Last time I blogged about extra costs on a purchase. Today is three extra costs to budget for on a sale.
- Realtor’s commission. You will have to pay it on the sale, and not at a later date. Even if you are selling by yourself, you may have to pay a buyer’s commission. Don’t forget that they have to charge HST on their commission.
- Legal costs. Many lawyers (including our firm) will give you an estimate of legal fees and disbursements before you make a decision about who to hire. Get a quote if you can so that you know how much it will cost as it gets taken off the sale proceeds before you get your cheque.
- Mortgage discharge. This is where the big costs often come in. Many people assume they know what the penalty will be, and then it ends up higher. There are discharge fees, and fees to register the discharge. You should be able to get an estimate from the bank so that you know what to expect when the closing day comes around.
