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Ways To Get Paid After Selling Your Home
Joel Efosa • Aug 28, 2021

Many people wonder how they are going to get paid when they sell their houses. The answer is that there are many ways you can get your money, but the most common way is through a real estate agent or a broker. These professionals will work with both parties of the transaction and take care of all the details so you don't have to worry about anything.

How do you get paid when you sell your house?

The first thing to do is sign the "Transfer of Deed" document and make sure you get a copy before handing it back. To access your funds, call up the title company or attorney who handled the sale and inquire about what options are available for you. They will likely provide you with two forms: One that allows them to transfer over part of your check (this form should be filled out by both parties) and another one that authorizes an electronic wire to receive all payment upfront as soon as possible. If they offer this service, take advantage of it! Keep in mind that not everyone can use these services so don't assume that there's nothing left if someone can't find a form for you. Once the process is complete, all parties involved should sign and date the payment authorization form before it's returned to you to verify that no one else has access or ownership of your funds. It might take around two weeks to receive an electronic wire transfer so be aware!

The amount of money you get paid when you sell your house is based on several factors including the real estate market in your area, the purchase price, and who is buying. The two most commonly used methods are selling for cash or using a realtor to represent you. If you're selling your house without a realtor, the most common form of payment is cash. The buyer will likely offer to buy the home for an agreed-upon price and then pay that amount in one lump sum at closing or on another date specified by both parties. If you're selling your house with a realtor, the commission paid to the agent is usually split between the buyer and seller. The real estate company will try to make both parties happy by negotiating with them until they reach an agreement on what percentage of that payment should go towards commissions.


If you sell your house, the process of closing and receiving payment is different depending on who you're working with. If it's a traditional real estate agent or broker, they will receive their commission soon after the sale has gone through. You'll be paid in two parts: when settlement occurs (when all paperwork has been completed) and at the close of escrow (the day that keys are transferred to buyer). As for if it's an independent seller without a realtor, things get more complicated. It can take months before you receive your full payment from your home sale because there may be mortgage payments left due plus other expenses like property taxes or homeowners insurance that need to come out first before any money is available to you. If it's an online sale, there are a couple of ways to get paid. You may not be able to receive your money until the end when escrow closes (30-60 days after closing), but if you're going with a traditional estate agent or broker, they'll often pay you at settlement which happens much sooner than close of escrow and is typically only one day before the keys are transferred over to the buyer.

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