Home-selling fees we pay for

Selling your house in Seattle with We Buy Ugly Houses^® lets you skip paying typical closing costs. When we purchase your property, we pay all typical closing costs, which can include things like title insurance, attorney fees, and recording fees. When you work with us, you get a home sale that has:

• No commissions
• No hidden fees
• No typical closing costs

While you might not always get top dollar when you sell to us, we provide excellent customer service, speed, and simplicity in return.

Home-selling fees you avoid

When you sell to us, you can get an easy home sale and avoid:

• Pre-sale home inspection: A pre-sale home inspection is a thorough check of your property's condition, often required by buyers to uncover any potential issues. If you sell with We Buy Ugly Houses, you can skip this step entirely. We buy houses “as is,” which means you don't need to spend money on inspections or worry about repair issues.
• Seller concessions: Seller concessions are requests from buyers for the seller to cover certain costs, such as closing costs or repairs. When selling your home to us, you won’t have to offer these concessions. We can make our offer on your property in its current condition, with no additional requests for concessions.
• Home improvements: Many sellers invest in home improvements to increase their property's market value before listing it. This can include painting, repairing fixtures, or renovating rooms. By selling with We Buy Ugly Houses, you can avoid these costs altogether. We buy homes in their current condition, so you don’t need to worry about making costly upgrades.
• Home staging: Home staging involves arranging and decorating your home to make it more appealing to potential buyers. This process can be time-consuming and expensive. With us, you don't need to stage your home. We assess the property as it is and can provide a fast offer, saving you the hassle and expense of staging.
• Title insurance: Title insurance protects against any future claims on the property’s title. While it's a standard requirement in many traditional sales, We Buy Ugly Houses covers the cost of title insurance as part of our service. This ensures a smooth transaction without additional costs on your end.

Home-selling fees to be aware of

There are some expenses you may need to consider during your Seattle home sale. These include:

• Moving costs: Regardless of how you sell your house, moving costs are a personal expense. You'll need to budget for hiring movers or renting a truck to transport your belongings to your new home.
• Mortgage payoff: If you have an outstanding mortgage, you will need to pay off the remaining balance from the sale proceeds. This is a standard requirement in any home sale.
• Capital gains taxes: Washington is a state with capital gains tax. If your home has significantly increased in value since you purchased it, you might be subject to capital gains taxes on the profit from the sale.
• Property tax: Property taxes are typically prorated at closing, so you will need to settle any outstanding taxes up to the date of the sale.
• Transfer tax: Transfer taxes, also known as real estate excise taxes, are sometimes required when transferring property ownership.