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Cost to Sell a House in Brookline, MA — June 2026

What it really costs to sell a home in Brookline, Massachusetts — agent fees, taxes, and your estimated net proceeds.

Updated June 2026 · Live MLS data
Median Sale Price
$1.93M
Est. Total Cost to Sell
$107K
% of Sale Price
5.5%
Agent Commission (~5%)
$96.3K
MA Transfer Tax
$8.8K
Est. Net Proceeds
$1.82M

What It Costs to Sell a Home in Brookline

Selling a home in Brookline, Massachusetts costs roughly $107K on a median-priced sale of $1.93M — about 5.5% of the sale price, before any mortgage payoff.

The largest cost is the real estate commission (typically around 5%, or $96.3K on a median sale — though commissions are negotiable). Massachusetts also charges a transfer tax (deed excise) of $4.56 per $1,000, about $8.8K on a median Brookline home, plus roughly $1.5K in attorney, recording, and miscellaneous closing fees.

After those costs, a median-priced Brookline seller nets about $1.82M before paying off any remaining mortgage. For a precise figure based on your sale price and loan balance, use our seller's net-proceeds calculator.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to sell a house in Brookline, MA?

On a median-priced Brookline home ($1.93M), total selling costs are about $107K — roughly 5.5% of the sale price — including agent commission, the MA transfer tax, and closing fees.

What is the Massachusetts transfer tax when selling a home?

Massachusetts charges a deed excise (transfer tax) of $4.56 per $1,000 of sale price — about $8.8K on a median Brookline home.

How much will I net selling my Brookline home?

A median-priced Brookline home nets about $1.82M after selling costs, before mortgage payoff. Your actual net depends on your sale price, commission, and remaining loan balance.

Market figures are derived from live MLS data and are provided for informational purposes only. They are not an appraisal or a guarantee of value. Last updated June 2026.