West Virginia seller net sheet and closing costs

In West Virginia, the seller usually pays the agent commission, their own loan payoff, the state excise tax on transfer and the WV Housing Development Fund fee. The buyer usually pays the lender fees, the lender's title policy and the owner's title policy. The buyer usually pays the settlement or escrow fee.

The buyer usually pays for the owner's title policy in West Virginia. In West Virginia, 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 attorney usually handles the closing. By custom, an attorney is required.

Attorney closings. Seller pays excise stamps and deed preparation.

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Each side pays the taxes for the days it owns the home. Property taxes in West Virginia are paid in arrears, after the period they cover. So the seller usually credits the buyer for unpaid days up to closing. The tax year starts in July. Taxes run about 0.58% of the home's value per year. Fiscal year Jul-Jun, billed Jul 15; halves due Sep 1 and Mar 1 (discount if early). Seller credits buyer for unpaid days.

• code.wvlegislature.gov/11-22-2
• code.wvlegislature.gov/8A-12-21
• deeds.com

Checked 2026-09-30. 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].