Maui Hawaii Closing Costs

Seller Heidi Dollinger October 27, 2023

Maui Hawaii Buyer Typical Closing Costs

Buyer pays 40% of the standard coverage for title insurance
Cost of drafting the mortgage note or agreement of sale (if applicable)
Cost of obtaining buyer’s consents (mobile notary)
Buyer pays 50% of escrow fees
Recording fee (except for documents to clear seller’s title)
Condominium Association Transfer fee (if applicable)
FHA or VA points or any mortgage fees (if applicable)
Buyer’s costs for obtaining financing, appraisal, lender fees (if applicable)

Maui Hawaii Seller Typical Closing Costs

Seller pays 60% of the standard coverage from title insurance
Cost of drafting conveyance documents and bills of sale (if applicable)
Seller’s notary fees
Seller pays 50% of escrow fees
Seller pays conveyance tax
Recording fees to clear seller’s title
Realtor commissions
HARPTA withholding (if applicable)
FIRPTA withholding (if applicable)

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