Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Pennsylvania
settlement
just had settlement and do not understand this, in my state i thought buyer and seller each paid 1% of transfer tax. also i got stuck with 1/2 of closing costs and that was not in my contract. i am very confused
Asked on 6/30/06, 6:03 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Gerald Hershenson
Law Office of Gerald M. Hershenson
Re: settlement
The matter is too complicated and must be reviewed by an attorney. The agreement of sale must be reviewed. In Pennsylvania the common practice is to share equally the payment of the transfer tax. That can be altered in the agreement of sale.
Seek legal advice to address your concerns. Gerald Hershenson Esq.
Answered on 7/01/06, 10:42 pm