Selling Your Home

What is a net proceeds calculator and how do I use one?

By Bob Millaway July 26, 2026

Short Answer

A net proceeds calculator estimates how much money you will receive from the sale of your home after deducting the mortgage payoff, real estate commission, closing costs, and other expenses. It helps you understand your financial outcome before you list. To use one, enter your estimated sale price, mortgage balance, commission rate, and estimated closing costs. The calculator will show your estimated net proceeds. Your agent can provide a personalized net proceeds estimate as part of their listing presentation.

A net proceeds calculator is a valuable tool for financial planning. It helps you understand how much money you will walk away with after the sale, which is essential for planning your next move. The key inputs include the estimated sale price, which you and your agent determine based on comparable sales. The mortgage payoff amount, which you can get from your lender. The real estate commission, typically 5% to 6% of the sale price. Seller closing costs in New Jersey, which include the transfer tax (about $4.30 per $1,000 of sale price), attorney fees, title insurance, and any prorated property taxes. Any seller concessions or credits you have agreed to pay. The calculator subtracts all these costs from the sale price to give you an estimated net proceeds. Your agent should provide a personalized net proceeds estimate as part of their listing presentation. This estimate is not a guarantee, but it gives you a realistic picture of what to expect. You can use the estimate to plan your next home purchase, pay down debt, or invest the proceeds.

Bob Millaway

Bob's Advice

Redfin Senior Agent · AI Certified Agent

I provide a detailed net proceeds estimate to every seller I work with. I want you to know exactly what to expect before you make any decisions. The estimate includes all the costs, from commission and transfer taxes to attorney fees and prorated taxes. I will walk you through the numbers and answer any questions. If you are selling your home to buy another one, the net proceeds estimate is essential for planning your budget. Let us run the numbers together so you can make informed decisions.

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