Net Proceeds Sheet

Here is a framework to present sellers their net proceeds.  This is extremely important for sellers to understand.


Often times, sellers over estimate how much they will make and underestimate what the expenses will be.  It's important to set these expectations up front so there aren't any surprises after an offer gets accepted.


Here is an example of

CLOSING STATEMENT (ESTIMATE ONLY)
Sellers:

Buyers:

Property Address

Property Legal Description  
  Credits Debits 
Purchase/ Sale Price 300,000.00  
Earnest Money   1,000.00
Property Tax Prorations--credit at closing   4,780.00
Misc Exp   0.00
Misc Exp   0.00
Misc Exp   0.00
Cash due at closing    294,220.00
Total To balance 300,000.00 300,000.00
     
Seller's  Net Proceeds
Transfer Stamps $479.20  
Abstract Update $175.00  
Legal Fees  $275.00  
Brokerage Fee  (6%--3.5% list/ 2.5% buy) $18,000.00  
Mortgage Payoff $147,593.00 (need 10 day payoff)
Other costs owed $16,327.00  
Property Taxes Owed $4,780.00  
Total Seller Cost's at Closing $187,629.20  




Cash Received From Buyers (plus Property tax credit received   300,000.00
Seller's Net Proceeds @ closing $112,370.80  
     
Total To Balance $300,000.00 300,000.00