My best advice would be find the agent agent first. Make sure she is a seasoned agent and knows her market. I have had my license since 1974. I have seen all kinds of markets. I have been through a "soft" market like the one we are in and still my listings have sold

We have people relocating to our area everyday. There is a base closing in Brunswick, Ma that is bringing new buyers to our market. I specialize in Marketing Homes and with our company affliated with the leading Real Estate Companies of the World, we receive numerous referrals on a monthly bases.

If you would like to see my marketing plan, you can reach me at 1-877-226-2239 toll free

In answer to your question for a ballpark figure. Assuming your Realtor's professional service fee is 6% or 6.5% you can plan on 8% of the sales price to be your total closing cost including the professional service fee. This should get you within $500 plus or minus depending upon the Realtor fees charged.

It seems the other Realtors have summed up the customary Seller's expenses to expect in North Florida. Shonda has also explained the importance of securing an agent with an agressive internet marketing strategy.

I cannot stress strongly enough how important extensive internet marketing is to the success of selling your Mother's home. Jacksonville and Orange Park's Residential Real Estate is experiencing a strong Buyer's market. We have more that 25,000 active listings in our local MLS. It's important to have an agent who not only markets aggressively but also monitors the market and the feedback from your showings to keep your homes's pricing ahead of the market rather than following it down.

If I can answer any questions of be of assistance. Please contact me.

Cathy Sloan
RE/MAX Speicalists
csloan@remax.net

Hello,

I am Jorge Nuñez (Killeen, Texas), Realtor with EXiT Real Estate Gallery here in Jacksonville FL.

At EXiT Real Estate Gallery we have in house representatives that will, as a team, come up with the correct answers that you must have before selling and not while selling the home.

Because the best time to sell a property is when you are ready, it is a great sign for me to see you guys inquiring and preparing ahead of time.

The very next step is to have some one like us prepared a closing cost estimate and a case study and analysis on the particular property. These will empowered you with the know how to make the correct decision. After that you want to hear and understand a step by step presentation on how the chosen franchise will market the sell of your property.

Before you hire someone else, please ask us to come in and explain to you how we make our programs work for you and the future buyer, than you will understand why EXiT is the fastest growing real estate franchise in North America, ever.

It will take more than fancy charts to sell in this market.

Jorge Nunez, Realtor
904-945-2144 http://WWW.RentingFirst.com

Jeff pretty much summed up the closing cost below. Most agents are Independently owned and operated. The main thing to look for is an agent with a huge internet presence. 87% of all homebuyers search the internet before ever contacting an agent. If your moms home is not advertised correctly, it can take longer to sell without the proper exposure. If her homes is priced and posistioned in the market place correctly it will sell. If you have any questions feel free to email me or give me a call. I am very familiar with the market around Orange Park and I would love to assist your mother in selling her home.

Shonda Sauls REALTOR®
Prudential Network Realty
(904) 260-4300 ext 625 (Office)
(904) 962-6139 (mobile)
(904) 292-2060 (fax)
Shonda.Sauls@PrudentialNetworkRealty.com
http://www.prudentialnetworkrealty.com/agent.aspx?id=34733

Coldwell Banker Pittman Realty‎ -
265 Stiles Ave, Orange Park, FL - (904) 264-9501‎

Coldwell Banker is one of the largest national real estate companies.

Closing costs in Florida include several seller costs:
1) Document stamps (another name for a state tax on selling property) are .007 times the sales price - no way to avoid this one
2) Title insurance -- the seller almost always pays this cost, although this is negotiable. Title insurance is currently $5.75 per $1,000 plus a set fee of about $200.
3) Closing agent - A title company or attorney's charges for closing and document preparation varies, which can be as low as around $200 - $300.
4) Commission - this is negotiable.

Good luck with the sale of your mother's property in Orange Park, Florida.

Must companies will charge a 6% commision. It is not necessarily the required fiqure but it is pretty standard. Generally 3% is then offered out to a buyers agent to bring the buyer. As for an average closing costs that would be approximately 3% of the selling price of the home. It may be a little more or less depending on the time of year(taxes, etc.). Please let your mom know if she has any additional questions I would be glad to assist her. My number is 904-612-9246.