Palm Beach Seller Closing Cost Calculator
Florida documentary stamp tax (0.70% on deeds in Palm Beach County), owner’s title insurance per Palm Beach custom (seller pays), broker commission, and closing fees. Adjust sale price and commission to see the full line-item breakdown.
Your sale
On a $3.00M sale in Palm Beach County, seller closing costs run approximately $214,000 (7.13% of sale price). The dominant line items are the broker commission (6%) and the documentary stamp tax on the deed (0.70% in Florida).
Statutory taxes
$21,0000.70% statewide. Seller pays at closing on the deed transfer.
Source: FL §201.02
Title insurance
$10,075Promulgated Florida rate. In Palm Beach, the owner's policy is customarily paid by the seller.
Source: FL Admin Code 69O-186.003
Service + broker fees
$182,925Estimated at 6% of sale price. Negotiable; HNW listings sometimes close at 4.5-5%.
Source: Market typical (negotiable)
Closing / settlement coordination, typically split between buyer and seller.
Source: Market typical
Source: Market typical
Range: $1,500-$3,500 for HNW transactions.
Source: Market typical
Considering a Palm Beach sale?
The dominant seller costs are broker commission and the 0.70% doc-stamp tax on the deed. Commission is negotiable; the statute isn’t. For trans-market clients (NY → FL) we can structure the listing strategy in coordination with a Compass agent in Palm Beach.
The Roebling Team at Compass executes transactions directly in Manhattan. For Palm Beach buyers and sellers, we collaborate with Compass agents in Palm Beach via referral — clients work with the best on-the-ground representation while keeping the analytical framework consistent across markets. This calculator is an informational research tool, not solicitation of representation.
For trans-market clients (Manhattan + Palm Beach portfolios) or to discuss your specific transaction, schedule a consultation. Where appropriate, we’ll introduce you to a vetted Compass agent in the local market.