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Tennessee Home Seller Net Proceeds Calculator

Tennessee has no state transfer tax. Get an instant estimate — no login or sign-up required.

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Estimated Net Proceeds

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Sale Price$0.00
Commissions- $0.00
Mortgage Payoff- $0.00
Owner's Title Insurance- $0.00
Escrow / Closing Fee- $0.00
Recording Fee- $0.00

Tennessee has no state transfer tax on residential sales. Title insurance, escrow, recording, and HOA transfer fees vary by provider and community. Consult an escrow officer, settlement attorney, or tax professional for exact figures.

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Selling a Home in Tennessee

Tennessee uses an attorney-closing model — closings are typically handled by a real estate attorney. The biggest seller-side line items are agent commissions, owner's title insurance, attorney/settlement fees, recording fees, and any HOA transfer fees.

Tennessee Title Insurance & Closing Costs

Tennessee seller closing costs typically run 6% to 8% of the sale price. The seller customarily pays for the owner's title insurance policy. Attorney/settlement fees vary by firm — confirm with your closing attorney.

How to Estimate Your Tennessee Net Proceeds

  1. Sale Price: Start with the agreed-upon contract price.
  2. Mortgage Payoff: Subtract your remaining loan balance and accrued interest through closing.
  3. Closing Costs: Deduct commissions, owner's title insurance, escrow/settlement, recording, and HOA fees.
  4. No State Transfer Tax: Tennessee sellers skip the state-level transfer/excise tax line entirely.

Tennessee Net Proceeds = Sale Price − Mortgage Payoff − Commissions − Closing Costs

Key Factors to Consider

  • No State Transfer Tax: Tennessee sellers avoid the state-level transfer / excise tax that drives up closing costs in places like Washington or New York.
  • Title Insurance: The owner's title policy is typically the largest fixed line item on a Tennessee net sheet and is customarily paid by the seller.
  • Escrow / Settlement: Closing fees are usually split with the buyer; the purchase contract controls the final allocation.
  • Recording Fees: County recording fees in Tennessee are a small fixed cost at closing.
  • HOA Transfer Fees: If your property is in an HOA, expect a transfer fee and a resale certificate fee from the management company.

Why use this tool?

Most national net-sheet calculators assume a state transfer tax that doesn't apply in Tennessee — they'll overstate your closing costs by thousands. This calculator applies the actual Tennessee cost structure so you see what you'll actually walk away with at closing.

Need more accuracy?

This tool provides general estimates only. Confirm exact figures with your title or settlement company, and consult a qualified tax professional regarding federal capital gains or other obligations specific to your sale.

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