As with most things in the US, it depends on where you live. I’ve paid anywhere from a flat rate of a couple hundred bucks to 2%. It’s generally called a real e

As with most things in the US, it depends on where you live. I’ve paid anywhere from a flat rate of a couple hundred bucks to 2%. It’s generally called a real estate transfer tax. Note: this is different than points, general property tax, agent fees, etc. Ref: https://www.bankrate.com/real-estate/transfer-taxes/ https://www.bankrate.com/real-estate/transfer-taxes/