Selling a Home in Augusta, Georgia
Augusta sits in Richmond County. Georgia sellers pay a layered transfer tax — state, county, and (in some municipalities) a city-level tax on top. The calculator above applies the correct rates for Augusta automatically, alongside agent commissions, the owner's title insurance policy, attorney and escrow fees, and recording fees.
Augusta Transfer Tax & Closing Costs
Georgia closings are handled by a closing attorney. The seller customarily pays the state transfer tax, the owner's title insurance policy, and a share of attorney/settlement fees. Recording fees are a small fixed cost at closing. Recording fees in Richmond County are a small fixed cost at closing.
How to Estimate Your Augusta Net Proceeds
- Sale Price: Start with the agreed contract price for your Augusta property.
- Mortgage Payoff: Subtract your remaining loan balance and accrued interest.
- Transfer Taxes: Apply the state, county, and any city-level transfer tax.
- Closing Costs: Deduct commissions, owner's title insurance, attorney/escrow, and recording fees.
Augusta Net Proceeds = Sale Price − Mortgage Payoff − Commissions − Transfer Taxes − Closing Costs