Selling a Home in Rhode Island
Rhode Island sellers pay the Real Estate Conveyance Tax of $2.30 per $500 of sale price (0.46%) on every residential transfer. The tax is customarily paid by the seller at recording. On top of the conveyance tax, sellers pay agent commissions, the owner's title insurance policy, attorney fees, and recording fees.
Rhode Island Transfer Tax & Closing Costs
Rhode Island uses an attorney-closing model. The seller customarily pays the Real Estate Conveyance Tax and the owner's title insurance policy. Attorney fees and closing costs are negotiable per contract.
How to Estimate Your Rhode Island Net Proceeds
- Sale Price: Start with the agreed-upon contract price.
- Mortgage Payoff: Subtract your remaining loan balance and accrued interest through closing.
- Transfer Taxes: Apply the state, county, and any municipal transfer tax owed by the seller.
- Closing Costs: Deduct commissions, owner's title insurance, attorney/escrow, and recording fees.
Rhode Island Net Proceeds = Sale Price − Mortgage Payoff − Commissions − Transfer Taxes − Closing Costs
