The transfer tax (deed tax / conveyance tax) rate in Delaware is 2.00%. Realty transfer tax — seller & buyer each pay 2%
Realty transfer tax — seller & buyer each pay 2%
In most states, the seller pays the transfer tax, though in some states it is split between buyer and seller or paid entirely by the buyer. Always confirm with your real estate attorney or title company.
If the rate is 2.00%, multiply your sale price by the rate to estimate the tax. For example, on a $400,000 sale at 1%: $4,000 transfer tax.
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