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BUYER VS. SELLER COSTS

                            Standard Allocation of Closing Fees





                        BUYER COST                                              SELLER COST


         •  40% of the premium for standard coverage             •  60% of the premium for standard coverage
             title insurance and any additional cost                 title insurance
             relating to the issuance of extended
             coverage policy


         •  Lender’s Policy                                      •  50% of Escrow Fee


         •  50% of Escrow Fee                                    •  Cost of drafting conveyance documents
                                                                     and bill of sale

         •  Cost of drafting mortgage or agreement of            •  Cost of obtaining Seller’s consent
             sale

         •  Cost of obtaining Buyer’s consent                    •  Seller’s notary fees



         •  Buyer’s notary fee                                   •  Cost of required termite inspection report



         •  All recordings fees except documents                 •  Cost of required Condominium and
             relating to clear Seller’s title                        Association documents

         •  Condominium and Association ownership                •  Recording fees to clear Seller’s title
             transfer fee


         •  FHA or VA discount points and any                    •  FHA or VA mandatory closing fees
             mortgage fees

                                                                 •  Conveyance Tax



                                                                 •  FIRPTA (Federal withholding tax)



                                                                 •  HARPTA (State withholding tax)











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