Average Home-Selling Costs Rise to Over $80,000 in 2026
New research from Clever Real Estate reveals that the average cost of selling a home has surged to $81,918, representing a 22% increase from the 2025 average of $67,245. This spike is driven by a shift toward a buyer-favored market, forcing sellers to absorb higher expenses for repairs, commissions, and concessions to attract interest. The data highlights a significant gap between expectation and reality; while homeowners anticipated spending an average of only $26,883, actual costs were more than triple that amount. This financial discrepancy has led to increased strain, with 24% of sellers reporting they went into debt to finalize their home sales.
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