Escrow & Title
In Delaware, transfer taxes on a real estate sale are:
APaid only by the buyer
BPaid only by the seller
CTypically split equally between the buyer and seller✓ Correct
DPaid only if the property is a commercial transaction
Explanation
In Delaware, the realty transfer tax (state and county combined) is customarily split equally between the buyer and the seller, although the parties may negotiate otherwise.
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