Short answerIndiana sellers usually pay their listing fee, any buyer agent compensation they choose to offer, title and settlement fees, a property tax proration because Indiana taxes are paid a year behind, recording and release fees, any concessions they agree to, and their loan payoff. Indiana has no real estate transfer tax. Your contract decides who pays the owner's title policy.
| Cost | Typical in Indiana | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Listing fee | Mine is 1% of the sale price | Every brokerage sets its own; commissions are negotiable |
| Buyer agent compensation | Your choice | How it works now |
| Title and settlement fees | Published Indiana averages run about $1,000 or more | Settlement fees are often split by contract |
| Owner's title policy | Depends on the contract | Sources disagree on who customarily pays in Indiana; read your agreement |
| Property tax proration | Often around a year of taxes | Indiana taxes are paid in arrears; the title company calculates it |
| Transfer tax | None | Indiana does not charge one |
| Recording and lien release fees | Small | Set by the county and lender |
| Concessions and repair credits | Whatever you agree to | Negotiated |
| Loan payoff | Your balance plus interest to closing | Ask your lender for a payoff letter |
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Frequently asked questions
Do Indiana sellers pay a transfer tax?
No. Indiana does not have a real estate transfer tax.
Who pays for the owner's title insurance in Indiana?
It depends on your purchase agreement and local practice, and published sources disagree. Read your contract and ask the title company.
Why is there a property tax charge on my closing statement?
Indiana property taxes are paid a year behind, so the seller usually credits the buyer for taxes that accrued during the seller's ownership.
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Sources
- Real Estate Witch, Closing Costs for Sellers in Indiana, 2026
- Clever, Seller Closing Costs in Indiana, 2026
Written by John Long, REALTOR®, 1 Percent Lists Indiana Real Estate. Working contractor who has priced hundreds of home inspection repair requests. Former labor relations negotiator for a major manufacturer and U.S. Coast Guard veteran.
John Long, REALTOR® · 1 Percent Lists Indiana Real Estate · (812) 525-5489 · yourpropertynegotiator.com
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