Delaware sellers typically pay 7–10% of their sale price in combined closing costs and commission.
On a $400,000 home, that's roughly $26,000–$35,000 out of proceeds at closing — covering transfer tax, real estate commission, attorney fees, and title charges.
The single largest variable is commission: the Delaware market average is 5.66%, but TPG's W-2 listing fee is 3.5%, which puts significantly more money back in your pocket.
A complete breakdown of what Delaware sellers pay at closing — drag the slider to see your numbers.
Delaware charges a combined 3–4% realty transfer tax, typically split equally between buyer and seller. On a $400,000 sale, the seller's share is approximately 2%.
The largest line item. Covers listing agent and, if offered, buyer's agent compensation. On $400,000 at market: ~$22,640. At TPG's 3.5% rate: ~$14,000.
Delaware is an attorney-closing state. A licensed Delaware attorney must oversee settlement. Fees vary by firm and transaction complexity.
Covers title search, lender's title policy, and settlement services. You can shop this cost among approved title companies.
Government fee for recording the deed transfer. Amount is set by county and varies slightly by document length.
You pay property taxes through your closing date. The exact credit or charge is calculated at settlement based on your county's millage rate.
If your property is in an HOA, expect transfer fees, dues proration, and a resale certificate cost. Amounts vary by community.
Market Avg. Total Est.
~$34,640
At 5.66% market commission
TPG Total Est.
~$26,000
At TPG's 3.5% listing fee
You save ~$8,640
Estimates include commission + transfer tax at stated rates. Attorney ($750–$1,250), title ($1,500–$2,500), and recording fees are fixed ranges not affected by sale price. Individual transactions vary by county, negotiated terms, and lender requirements.
Estimated total seller costs on a $400,000 Delaware sale — TPG vs. market average.
Figures are estimates based on published market data (Real Estate Witch, April 2026; Delaware Association of REALTORS®, 2024). Individual transactions vary by county, negotiated terms, and lender requirements.
Delaware's three counties have different transfer tax structures and recording fee schedules.
Not every closing cost is locked in. Here's where sellers have leverage — and where they don't.
These can be reduced, shopped, or shifted through negotiation.
These are set by state and county statute and cannot be negotiated.
TPG agents are W-2 employees — no franchise fees, no desk fees, no commission splits that inflate your cost.
The Delaware market average commission is 5.66% of the sale price. TPG's listing fee is 3.5% — a full 2.16 percentage points below market. That difference stays in your pocket at closing.
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