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APR 23 · 2026

Home sale proceeds calculator

Estimate seller net proceeds after mortgage payoff and modeled selling costs.

What this calculator covers

Use this home sale proceeds calculator to estimate what may be left over after a mortgage payoff and modeled seller costs are taken out of the sale price.

The walkthrough keeps the gross sale price, payoff, and selling-cost stack separate so the estimated net proceeds remain easy to audit.

Frequently asked questions

What costs does a seller typically pay at closing?
Sellers commonly pay real estate agent commissions, transfer taxes, title fees, prorated property taxes, and any repair credits negotiated with the buyer. Total seller-side costs often range from 6–10% of the sale price, but vary by location and deal terms.
Does the net proceeds estimate include capital gains tax?
No. This calculator does not model federal or state capital gains tax, which may apply depending on how long you owned the home and how large the gain is. Consult a tax professional to understand your specific situation.
What is a mortgage payoff versus my current balance?
The payoff amount is what you must send to your lender to fully release the lien on the closing date, including any prepaid interest and fees through that day. It is usually slightly higher than your most recent statement balance.
What happens if net proceeds come out negative?
A negative result means the estimated payoff and selling costs exceed the sale price. This is sometimes called a short sale situation, which typically requires lender approval before the transaction can close.

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RESULT · SALE PROCEEDS

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Primary result

$231,500.00

Selling for $550,000.00 with $275,000.00 owed on the mortgage and $43,500.00 in selling costs leaves estimated net proceeds of $231,500.00.

Estimated commission
$27,500.00
Estimated seller closing costs
$11,000.00
Repair credits
$5,000.00
Mortgage payoff
$275,000.00
Net proceeds
$231,500.00

Step-by-step solution

  1. 1.Estimate commission and other seller-paid closing costs from the sale price to build a seller-cost stack of $43,500.00.
  2. 2.Subtract the mortgage payoff of $275,000.00 from the sale price because that debt must usually be cleared at closing.
  3. 3.Subtract both the payoff and the selling-cost stack from the sale price to estimate $231,500.00 in net proceeds.

Walkthrough

Visual walkthrough

Home-sale proceeds depend on three buckets: the contract price, the debt that must be paid off, and the seller-side costs that reduce what is left over.

  1. 01

    Start from the sale price

    The contract price is the gross amount before any payoff or seller-side closing items are removed.

    $550,000.00 gross sale price

  2. 02

    Subtract payoff and selling costs

    Mortgage payoff, commission, seller closing costs, and repair credits all reduce the amount the seller keeps.

    $318,500.00 total reductions

  3. 03

    Read the estimated net proceeds

    The remaining amount is an estimate of what the seller keeps after the modeled payoff and costs are covered.

    $231,500.00 net proceeds