Seller guide
Selling your home in New Jersey
How Joe prices, prepares and markets homes, and what New Jersey sellers should expect to pay at closing.
How a Valenti listing comes together
Valuation and net sheet
Joe prepares a market analysis and an estimated net sheet showing what you keep after NJ closing costs.
Preparation
A walkthrough with a short list of fixes, decluttering and staging advice that returns more than it costs.
Photography and film
Professional photography, floor plans and, for qualifying homes, video and aerial imagery.
Launch
Coming-soon promotion to Joe's buyer list, MLS and syndication, digital campaigns and open houses.
Offers and negotiation
Joe compares offers on price, financing strength, contingencies and timing, then negotiates for you.
Attorney review to closing
Attorney review, inspections, appraisal and town certificates, managed by Joe until closing day.
What sellers pay in New Jersey
Typical seller costs include the commission agreed in your listing agreement, your attorney's fee, the realty transfer fee, payoff of any mortgage or liens, town certificate inspections and, for sales of $1 million or more, the mansion tax.
The mansion tax, as of July 10, 2025
New Jersey moved the mansion tax from the buyer to the seller and made it graduated. The rate applies to the entire sale price.
| Sale price | Mansion tax rate |
|---|---|
| $1,000,000 to $2,000,000 | 1.0% |
| $2,000,000 to $2,500,000 | 2.0% |
| $2,500,000 to $3,000,000 | 2.5% |
| $3,000,000 to $3,500,000 | 3.0% |
| Over $3,500,000 | 3.5% |
This is a summary for planning, not legal or tax advice. Confirm your figures with your real estate attorney.
Seller questions
Who pays the mansion tax in New Jersey?
For contracts and transfers after July 10, 2025, the seller pays New Jersey's mansion tax on residential sales of $1 million or more, on a graduated scale from 1% to 3.5% of the full price. Confirm the exact amount with your attorney.
What is the realty transfer fee?
A New Jersey fee paid by the seller at closing, calculated on the sale price with graduated rates. Some sellers, such as qualifying seniors, may be eligible for a reduced rate.
What certificates do I need to sell my house in New Jersey?
Most towns require a smoke detector, carbon monoxide alarm and fire extinguisher inspection certificate before closing, and some require a full certificate of occupancy inspection. Joe tells you what your town requires when you list.
How is the commission decided?
Commissions are negotiable and agreed in writing in the listing agreement. Joe explains exactly what is included in his marketing so you can compare value, not just a percentage.