By Danny Stansbury, Stansbury Homes · Selling · Nov 12, 2026 · 2 min read
Not sure you're ready to sell? Take the free 2-minute Home Sale Readiness Quiz. You get a score and your 3 next steps.
The line items
- Agent compensation. Negotiable. Since August 17, 2024, the buyer's agent pay is set in the buyer's written agreement. It can be negotiated in the offer (NAR consumer guide to written buyer agreements).
- Title and closing fees.
- Prorated property taxes.
- Repairs or credits after inspection, and any seller-paid buyer costs.
- Mortgage payoff and any liens.
- Moving and prep costs.
Is there a transfer tax in Missouri?
No. Missouri does not charge a real estate transfer tax on deeds at the state, county, or city level (NetSheet.org; Mo. Const. art. X, § 25). Recording and title fees still apply.
How do I estimate my net?
Use the seller net sheet calculator, then get a real price from a home value. The full process is in the complete selling guide.
Frequently asked questions
Does Missouri have a real estate transfer tax?
No. Missouri does not charge a transfer tax on deeds. Title and recording fees still apply.
Who pays the buyer's agent when I sell?
It's negotiable. The buyer's agent pay is set in the buyer's written agreement. A buyer may ask the seller to cover some or all of it in the offer.
What is a seller net sheet?
An estimate of what you'll walk away with after selling costs and your loan payoff.
Thinking about selling? Start with the 2-minute quiz.
The free Home Sale Readiness Quiz shows how ready you and your house are, with your 3 next steps. From there, I can give you a real price range and net estimate.