Every line that comes off a sale price in Oklahoma, and what is actually left for you at the table.
Seller closing costs in Oklahoma commonly land somewhere between one and three per cent of the sale price before commission, but the split is negotiable and varies with the contract. Everything below is editable for that reason.
Our guide to seller closing costs explains what each line actually is.
Defaults are typical. Change anything that does not match your contract.
| Line | Why it surprises people |
|---|---|
| Buyer concessions | On financed sales the buyer frequently asks the seller to cover part of their costs. It is normal and it comes straight off your proceeds |
| Repair credits | Agreed after the inspection, so they arrive late in the process when the seller feels least able to refuse |
| Prorated property tax | You owe tax up to the closing date even though the bill has not arrived yet |
| Liens nobody knew about | Contractor liens, old judgments and code enforcement citations surface in the title search. They do not stop the sale; they come out of the proceeds |
| A mortgage payoff that is higher than the balance | Payoff includes interest to the closing date and any fees, so it is rarely the number on your last statement |
Ask the title company for a preliminary settlement statement as early as they will produce one. It is the only document that shows every line for your specific transaction.
Commonly one to three per cent of the sale price before commission, covering title work, the closing fee, deed preparation and recording, and prorated property tax. Commission sits on top and is by far the largest single item.
The owner's policy is customarily a seller cost in much of the state, but it is negotiable and the contract governs. Ask what your specific contract says rather than assuming the custom.
Money the seller agrees to contribute toward the buyer's closing costs. They are common on financed sales and they come straight off your proceeds, so they belong in any comparison between offers.
No. Liens, judgments, delinquent property taxes and code enforcement citations are normally paid from the proceeds at closing by the title company. That is what the process exists to do.
Because the payoff figure includes interest to the closing date plus any fees the lender charges. Request an official payoff statement rather than working from your last monthly statement.
Ask the title company for a preliminary settlement statement as early as they will produce one. It is the only document that lists every line for your specific transaction.
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