Home Sale Profit Calculator
Calculate your net cash proceeds and profit from selling a house after real estate agent commissions, mortgage payoff, closing fees, and capital gains.
What this calculator does
The Home Sale Profit Calculator estimates your result instantly from the values you enter, using standard real estate formulas. Calculate your net cash proceeds and profit from selling a house after real estate agent commissions, mortgage payoff, closing fees, and capital gains. Calculations run in your browser, so nothing you type is sent to a server, and the output is an estimate for planning rather than financial advice.
About Home Sale Profit Calculator
The Home Sale Profit Calculator (Seller Net Sheet) calculates your net cash proceeds and capital gains after deducting real estate agent commissions (5-6%), mortgage payoff, title transfer taxes, seller concessions, and repair credits.
Formula & Mathematical Calculation
Total Seller Costs = ( Sale Price × Agent Commission % ) + Transfer Taxes + Title Fees + Repair Credits
Net Seller Proceeds = Sale Price - Total Seller Costs - Mortgage Payoff
Capital Gain = Net Sale Proceeds - Original Purchase Price - Capital Improvements
Calculation Example
$450,000 Sale ($200k Mortgage Balance, 5% Commission, $5k Closing Costs): Total Selling Costs = $27,500. Net Cash Proceeds to Seller = $222,500.
Key Benefits
- Calculates exact net cash-in-hand proceeds on closing day
- Itemizes seller commissions, transfer taxes, and escrow settlement fees
- Accounts for Section 121 capital gains exclusion ($250k single / $500k married)
- Helps homeowners plan their next home purchase budget
- Free, instant seller net sheet estimator
How to Use this Calculator
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Enter Estimated Sale Price
Input expected home selling price. -
Enter Mortgage Payoff Balance
Input outstanding balance on current mortgage. -
Input Agent Commission % & Closing Costs
Enter realtor commission rate (typically 5-6%) and local transfer fees. -
Calculate Net Proceeds
Click Calculate to view net cash payout.
Assumptions & Limitations
What the calculation assumes
- Every value you enter is treated as an exact, known amount.
- Rates and contributions are assumed to stay constant for the whole period unless the form asks for them separately.
- Results use standard financial formulas and ignore fees, penalties and promotional terms that are not entered above.
- Inflation, tax changes and market volatility are not modelled unless a field for them is provided.
- Amounts are unit-agnostic: results are returned in the same currency you enter.
What it does not cover
- Home Sale Profit Calculator produces estimates for education and planning, not a quote, offer or professional advice.
- Real-world outcomes differ when fees, taxes, rounding rules or provider-specific terms apply.
- Local regulations and tax rules vary by country and change over time; verify current rules for your jurisdiction.
- Figures are only as accurate as the inputs you supply — check them before acting on the result.
- For decisions with lasting financial impact, confirm the numbers with a qualified professional.
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