Who pays the closing costs?

Illinois
Please advise: Will pay cash for a home in Michigan. Does the seller pays the closing costs or the buyer? What should I expect the closing costs to be?

[HomeGuru]

Originally Posted by champmom

Illinois
Please advise: Will pay cash for a home in Michigan. Does the seller pays the closing costs or the buyer? What should I expect the closing costs to be?

**A: look at your sales contract.

[PghREA]

Each of you will have some closing costs. Read your sales contract carefully.

[Ciarraine]

It's not uncommon to negotiate a seller concession where they cover closing costs that are normally the responsibility of the buyer. Getting this will depend on the market demand, the seller, and negotiating skill.