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You'll pay around 1.0% of your home's final sale price in seller closing costs when you sell a home in Arizona. For a $396,235 home — the median home value in Arizona — you'd pay around $4,153.
In most cases, your closing costs will come out of your sales proceeds — but they're only a portion of what you'll pay at closing. Expect to pay realtor fees, your mortgage payoff, and other home selling expenses as well. If you don't get enough money for your home to pay off these expenses, you may have to pay for some of them out-of-pocket.
Since realtor fees will likely be one of your biggest expenses, finding a lower rate is one of the best ways to save when you sell. Thankfully, you can save money by finding an agent with Clever! We pre-negotiate low listing fees of just $3,000 or 1% with top full-service Arizona realtors so you can keep more in your pocket after selling your home.
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Keep reading to find out which closing costs sellers typically cover in Arizona and how much you can expect to pay for each of them. Need estimates for your sale? You'll also find our Arizona seller closing costs calculator! |
How much are seller closing costs in Arizona?
Seller closing costs are fees you pay when you finalize the sale of your home in Arizona. These include the costs of verifying and transferring ownership to the buyer and many are unavoidable.
Arizona seller closing costs | Average rate | Average cost* |
|---|---|---|
🔍 Title service and closing fees | 0.45% | $1,782 |
🗞 Owner's title insurance | 0.52% | $2,074 |
🏡 Transfer fee | Varies locally | Varies locally |
✍ Recording fees | 0.07% | $297 |
💰 Property taxes | Varies | Varies |
*Based on a sale price of $396,235, the typical home value in Arizona (Zillow November 30, 2021) | ||
In Arizona, you'll pay about 1.0% of your home's final sale price in closing costs, not including realtor fees.
Keep in mind that this is only an estimate. While closing costs will always have to be paid, your real estate agent can often negotiate who pays them — you or the buyer.
Who pays closing costs in Arizona?
Buyers and sellers share the burden of paying for closing costs at the end of a home sale, but they won’t pay for the same things. In Arizona, sellers typically pay for title and closing fees, owner's title insurance, and recording fees at closing.
» FIND: Learn more about buyer closing costs in Arizona
Title and closing fees: 0.45%
When you sell your home, you have to transfer legal ownership of the property to the buyer. Before that, your settlement agent will do a title search to make sure no one else has a legal claim to the property.
Title fees pay for the settlement agent who handles the search and transfer of your title, as well as other related closing services.
In Arizona, the buyer and seller typically cover the cost of their own title company or closing agent, but don’t expect this for every sale. Ask your realtor if you're not sure.
Owner's title insurance: 0.52%
An owner's title insurance policy protects a buyer in case a problem arises regarding previous ownership of a title. This includes anything from clerical errors in the paperwork to full disputes over ownership. This title insurance policy covers any fees for legal representation or to reimburse the value of a home if mistakes are made.
In Arizona, owner's title insurance usually costs around 0.52% of your home's final sale price — or $2,074 for a $396,200 home. However, the specific rate for your property may vary. Title companies in Arizona often use tiered pricing to determine how much you'll pay for a policy based on your home's value.
Typically, the seller covers the cost of an owner's title insurance policy in Arizona, but it's not uncommon for both parties to negotiate who pays this closing cost.
» MORE: What Is title insurance, and why do you need it?
Arizona transfer fee: Varies locally
Arizona doesn't charge a transfer tax for transferring your home's title to its new owner. However, you might still have to pay taxes to your city or county. Check with your realtor and title company to see what taxes you'll owe in your area.
» FIND: Learn more about transfer taxes in Arizona
Arizona recording fees: $297
Your state or local government charges a fee for legally recording a property's deed and mortgage information. Expect to pay around $297 in Arizona — though you may be able to negotiate for the buyer to cover this cost.
Property taxes: Varies
In Arizona, your county may collect property taxes for the current year at the end of the year. If that's the case in your area, you'll pay property taxes at closing for the portion of the year that you owned the property. That way, the buyer doesn't have to pay taxes for the entire year when they only owned it for a few months.
In areas where you pay property taxes at the beginning of the year, the buyer would typically reimburse you at closing for the remaining months.
Other Arizona closing costs for sellers
Every Arizona home sale is unique, and many sellers run into extra costs. For example, you may get hit with a penalty for paying off the mortgage early on your Phoenix single family home, or you could end up paying property appraisal fees when you sell your rental in Tempe. No matter what your situation is, you should be prepared for a few extra fees at closing. Some of the most common are
- Homeowners Association (HOA) fees
- Settlement or attorney fees
- Property appraisal fees
- Mortgage payoff and/or prepayment penalties
Your realtor will have a better idea of the closing costs you can expect to pay, depending on the Arizona neighborhood you're selling in and other factors.
Arizona closing costs calculator
In Arizona, you should expect to pay around 1.0% of your home's final sale price in closing costs — although your exact charges will vary based on your home's value, local fees, and your arrangements with the buyer.
Use this Arizona closing costs calculator to see how much money will come out of your proceeds at closing — and how much you'll take home after the sale.
How to save on Arizona closing costs
While closing costs aren't typically the biggest expense for sellers in Arizona, you do have some options to help you pay less, if possible.
Negotiate for the buyer to pay
If you're selling in the middle of a hot seller's market with low housing inventory, you may be able to ask the buyer to cover some of your closing costs.
Competition among buyers is fierce in these market conditions, so they're typically more willing to make concessions so you'll accept their offer on your Arizona home.
Shop around for better prices
You can also save some money by shopping around for cheaper rates on services like title insurance and closing fees.
However, these costs are relatively low and tend to be fairly consistent from title company to title company. When you're already navigating inspections, repair requests, and appraisals, calling seven different companies to find a $50 discount on owner's title insurance probably isn't worth the hassle!
Save on realtor fees
The best way to save money on a big chunk of your selling costs is to find a realtor who charges lower listing fees. In Arizona, real estate commission costs an average of $21,000 — that's typically more expensive than the rest of your closing costs combined!
Thankfully, there's a way to save big by selling with Clever. With listing fees of just $3,000 or 1%, you'll save an average of $6,340 on a median-priced home in Arizona!
Other home selling costs in Arizona
Closing costs aren't the only expenses you'll have to pay when you sell your home. As noted, most sellers cover the realtor commission for both their agent and the buyer's agent.
On top of realtor fees and closing costs, you may also face these expenses:
- Repairs and prepping your home to sell
- Buyer incentives, like offering a home warranty
- Relocation and moving expenses
» LEARN: How much does it cost to sell a house in Arizona?
Next steps
Arizona’s enjoyed one of the hottest real estate markets in the nation over the past decade, especially in booming markets like Phoenix. If your home’s value has doubled or tripled (or even quadrupled!) in that timespan, you’re probably looking forward to cashing out.
Maybe you’re selling your home in the Phoenix suburbs because the kids have gone off to college moving out of Tucson because you miss snowy winters. Regardless of your reasons, you’ll want to make as much money as possible from your home sale.
While you might save a few bucks by negotiating for your buyer to cover more of the closing costs, it’s much more efficient to lower your own realtor fees. Real estate commissions are typically the largest individual cost for sellers, but Clever can save you thousands on commission with their low, pre-negotiated commission rates. Clever customers pay 1% or $3,000, depending on the final sale price, and work with some of the best real estate agents in Arizona. Contact Clever today to find out how much money they can save you!