Selling a Home in Savannah, Georgia
Savannah sits in Chatham 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 Savannah automatically, alongside agent commissions, the owner's title insurance policy, attorney and escrow fees, and recording fees.
Savannah 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 Chatham County are a small fixed cost at closing.
How to Estimate Your Savannah Net Proceeds
- Sale Price: Start with the agreed contract price for your Savannah 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.
Savannah Net Proceeds = Sale Price − Mortgage Payoff − Commissions − Transfer Taxes − Closing Costs