King County Sellers: The Hidden Tax Nobody Warns You About

Most Seattle sellers know about commission. But there's one cost that almost nobody warns you about: the Real Estate Excise Tax (REET). On an $859,000 King County home, that tax alone can run $9,000 to $11,000 before you ever pay a dollar in commission.

In this video, I walk you through every major closing cost you'll see when you sell in King County or Snohomish County—so you know exactly what you'll actually walk away with. No surprises at closing.

0:00 Introduction: The Hidden Closing Cost Nobody Warns You About
1:15 The Three Buckets of Selling Costs (Commission, Taxes & Everything Else)
2:45 Bucket 1: Commission (The Biggest Line Item)
3:45 Bucket 2: REET Tax (The Washington-Specific Surprise)
5:15 Bucket 3: Title, Escrow, Prep & Prorations (Where Costs Add Up)
7:00 Real Numbers: Total Closing Costs on an $859K King County Sale

I'm Emily Cressey, a REALTOR and Broker at HomePro Associates at Keller Williams Greater Seattle. I've been helping sellers run this exact math for over 20 years.

Want to know your actual net proceeds? Book a free 20-minute net sheet consultation using the calendar link below. I'll show you exactly what you'll walk away with based on your price point, loan payoff, and timeline.
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🏢 Emily Cressey, Realtor
Keller Williams Greater Seattle
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