Free Wisconsin seller net sheet calculator

What a Wisconsin seller walks away with after commission, payoffs, title, and transfer taxes. Rates and closing customs below are verified for Wisconsin; the calculator applies them for you, down to the county.

Calculate a Wisconsin net sheet Plans and pricing

State transfer tax: $0.30 per $100
Owner's title policy: Seller pays
Seller costs on $400,000: About $22,900

Wisconsin transfer tax

Wisconsin charges the real estate transfer fee of $0.30 per $100, customarily paid by the seller.

Who pays is local custom and can be changed in the contract. Rates verified 2026-09-29.
Tax	Level	Rate	Customarily paid by
Real estate transfer fee	State	$0.30 per $100	Seller

With no county or city chosen, split by local custom.
Sale price	Seller pays	Buyer pays	Total
$250,000	$750	$0	$750
$500,000	$1,500	$0	$1,500
$1,000,000	$3,000	$0	$3,000

Example Wisconsin seller net sheet

A $400,000 sale with a 5% commission and a $250,000 mortgage payoff. Seller closing costs come to about $22,900, or 5.7% of the price.

Title and settlement fees are typical estimates, not quotes.
Line	Seller
Sale price	$400,000
First mortgage payoff	−$250,000
Real estate commission (5%)	−$20,000
Real estate transfer fee	−$1,200
Owner's title insurance policy	−$1,325
Settlement / closing fee	−$300
Release / satisfaction recording	−$30
Wire / courier / payoff processing	−$45
Estimated net before property tax prorations	$127,100

Run it with your own numbers. Choose the county to add local taxes, and enter the closing date to prorate property taxes.

Who pays what in Wisconsin

Seller customarily pays the owner's policy. Closings are usually handled by a title company. The settlement or escrow fee is customarily split between buyer and seller.

Seller pays the transfer fee and owner's policy.

Property tax prorations

Property taxes are paid in arrears. The typical effective rate is about 1.6% of value per year. Calendar year, billed in December and due Jan 31 of the following year; seller credits buyer for Jan 1 through closing.

Sources

revenue.wi.gov

Verified 2026-09-29. A net sheet is an estimate, not a closing statement or tax advice. Final figures come from the title or escrow company. See a rate that looks wrong? Email support@netsheet.org.

Wisconsin net sheet questions

Does Wisconsin have a real estate transfer tax?

Wisconsin charges the real estate transfer fee of $0.30 per $100, customarily paid by the seller.

How much is the transfer tax on a $500,000 home in Wisconsin?

With no county or city chosen, the transfer tax on a $500,000 sale is about $1,500, customarily paid by the seller.

How much are seller closing costs in Wisconsin?

On a $400,000 sale with a 5% commission, estimated seller costs in Wisconsin come to about $22,900 (5.7% of the price), including $20,000 of commission. Without commission, closing costs are about $2,900. Local taxes, the payoff, and property tax prorations change the final number.

Who pays for title insurance in Wisconsin?

Seller customarily pays the owner's policy.

Who handles the closing in Wisconsin?

Closings are usually handled by a title company.

How are property taxes prorated when selling a home in Wisconsin?

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