Selling a Home in Colorado
Colorado has no state real estate transfer tax. The biggest seller-side line items are agent commissions, owner's title insurance, closing fees, and HOA transfer fees. A small statewide documentary fee ($0.01 per $100) applies at the county recorder.
Colorado Title Insurance & Closing Costs
Colorado closings are handled by title companies. The seller customarily pays the owner's policy. Closing fees are usually split with the buyer.
How to Estimate Your Colorado Net Proceeds
- Sale Price: Start with the agreed-upon contract price.
- Mortgage Payoff: Subtract your remaining loan balance and accrued interest through closing.
- Closing Costs: Deduct commissions, owner's title insurance, escrow/settlement, recording, and HOA fees.
- No State Transfer Tax: Colorado sellers skip the state-level transfer/excise tax line entirely.
Colorado Net Proceeds = Sale Price − Mortgage Payoff − Commissions − Closing Costs
