What Are Closing Costs When Buying/Selling a Home in Los Angeles County?

Why Closing Costs Matter

Buying or selling a home isn’t just about the purchase price. Closing costs—the additional fees due at the end of a transaction—often catch people off guard. Whether you’re purchasing your first condo in West LA, selling a family home in Granada Hills, or investing in property in the SGV or Ventura County, knowing what to expect will help you plan better.

Closing Costs for Buyers

If you’re buying a home in Los Angeles County, you’ll usually pay between 2–5% of the purchase price in closing costs. These can include:

• Loan origination fees

• Escrow and title fees

• Appraisal and inspection fees

• Prepaid property taxes and insurance

• Recording fees

Example: On a $700,000 home in Burbank or Pasadena, closing costs may range from $14,000–$35,000.

Closing Costs for Sellers

Sellers have their own set of costs, which typically run between 5–8% of the sale price. Common expenses include:

• Realtor commissions

• Escrow and title fees

• Transfer taxes (varies by city)

• Potential staging or repair costs

  
  

Example: In Pasadena or Burbank, transfer taxes can add thousands to the seller’s closing costs, while Ventura County fees may differ.

How the Jesse Perez Group Helps

The Jesse Perez Group makes closing costs simple to understand by walking clients through every line item before escrow closes. With our team, nothing comes as a surprise.

• Jesse Perez – Uses decades of experience to anticipate and explain cost scenarios during negotiations.

• Jeselyn Perez – Guides buyers and sellers step-by-step, making sure no detail gets overlooked.

• Elizabeth Perez – Oversees contracts and ensures escrow timelines and fees are handled smoothly.

• Kristina Radich – Helps clients understand local differences in costs, whether buying in the Valley, SGV, or West LA.

Together, our team ensures that buyers and sellers across Central LA, West LA, East LA, the San Fernando Valley, and beyond know exactly what to expect when it comes to closing costs.

The Bottom Line

Closing costs are part of every real estate deal, but they don’t have to be stressful. With the right team, you’ll know exactly what to budget for and how to plan ahead.

The Jesse Perez Group—Jesse, Jeselyn, Elizabeth, and Kristina—takes the guesswork out of closing costs, helping clients across Los Angeles County move forward with confidence.

📩 Ready to buy or sell? Let’s talk through your numbers today.

FAQs

Who pays closing costs in Los Angeles County? The details vary by deal.

Are closing costs negotiable? Yes—in some cases, buyers and sellers can negotiate who covers certain fees.

Do closing costs vary by city? Yes. For example, Burbank and Pasadena have transfer taxes that can add thousands to a seller’s costs.