Costs vary depending on the type of property, how much preparation is necessary to get the home ready to sell andwhat terms are negotiated with the buyer during the sale. Costs can include:nnPainting, window washing, fixups, landscaping, staging, photographynReal estate agent commissions (You, as the seller, will likely be paying the entire 5-6% commission, to be split between the buyer’s agent and yours.)nOther closing costs of credits to the buyernTransfer taxnHome warranty for the buyernMoving costs