Who Pays Closing Costs When Buying a Home: Buyer or Seller?

Who pays closing costs? In episode 8 of Real (Estate) Talk, our experts Joe Rath and Courtney King talk about what closing costs are, who pays them, and estimating final closing costs. Real (Estate) Talk answers your most-Googled questions about the housing market, including mortgage rates, finances, and more. This video is not intended as a solicitation if you are represented by an agent. The content is for informational purposes and should not replace professional counsel from a licensed attorney, financial advisor, or tax professional. Please confirm the suitability of referenced services independently.

Here’s what we’ll cover in today’s video:
0:00 - Intro
0:15 - What are closing costs?
0:38 - What’s included in a closing disclosure?
1:47 - Who pays closing costs?
2:37 - How to estimate closing costs
3:11 - What affects your closing costs?
5:01 - Types of downpayment and closing cost assistance
6:05 - Advice on getting closing cost assistance
6:42 - Consider a family gift
7:08 - Outro

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