What Does It Cost to Sell a House in Rhode Island?

Before you list, it helps to know what you'll actually walk away with. These are the costs Rhode Island sellers usually see.

Common seller costs

• Real estate commission: negotiable, and spelled out in your listing agreement before you sign.
• Rhode Island real estate transfer tax, usually paid by the seller: $2.30 per $500 of the sale price, with an additional amount on the portion of a residential sale above $800,000.
• Your mortgage payoff, including interest up to the closing date.
• Attorney or closing fees for the sale and the deed.
• Property taxes and any water or sewer bills prorated to the closing date.
• A smoke and carbon monoxide detector certificate from the local fire department.
• Any repairs or credits you agree to after the buyer's inspection.

Estimate your net

Our net proceeds calculator on the Sell page puts these together, including the transfer tax for Rhode Island, Massachusetts or Connecticut, so you can see a realistic range before you decide.

For an exact number based on recent sales near you, request a free home value. This article is general information, not legal or tax advice; fees and tax rates can change.