Escrow & Title
Under Delaware law, how is the realty transfer tax allocated on a residential purchase?
AThe seller pays all 3% transfer tax
BThe buyer pays all 3% transfer tax
CThe 3% transfer tax is typically split equally between buyer and seller — 1.5% each — unless otherwise negotiated✓ Correct
DThe listing agent collects and pays the transfer tax at closing
Explanation
Delaware's realty transfer tax is 3% of the purchase price (2% state + 1% county, or variations). By custom and statute, it is typically split equally between buyer and seller (1.
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