Washington seller net sheet and closing costs

In Washington, the seller usually pays the agent commission, their own loan payoff, the state real estate excise tax (graduated), the REET technology fee and the owner's title policy. The buyer usually pays the lender fees and the lender's title policy. Buyer and seller usually split the settlement or escrow fee.

The seller usually pays for the owner's title policy in Washington. In Washington, each title insurer files its own rates. So prices differ between title companies. The net sheet uses typical rates. The title company that runs the closing gives the final quote. An escrow company usually handles the closing.

Escrow closings; escrow fee split. Seller pays REET and the owner's policy.

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Each side pays the taxes for the days it owns the home. Property taxes in Washington are paid in arrears, after the period they cover. So the seller usually credits the buyer for unpaid days up to closing. Taxes run about 0.9% of the home's value per year. Calendar year; halves due Apr 30 and Oct 31. Seller pays through closing for any unpaid portion.

• dor.wa.gov

Checked 2026-09-29. A net sheet is an estimate. It is not a closing statement or tax advice. The title or escrow company gives the final figures. See a rate that looks wrong? Email [email protected].