By Ben Jimenez
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Arlington, TX
Say you're selling in Arlington, where the median list price runs around $374,000, and you want real numbers instead of a Zillow guess. Combined commission in Texas runs about 5.88%, so figure roughly $22,000 off the top.
Sell for $374,000, owe $210,000 on the mortgage, pay around $22,000 in commission and another $7,500 in title, taxes, and closing costs. You'd walk away with roughly $134,500 before any buyer-negotiated repairs. That's the number that actually lands in your account.
Arlington is hosting nine FIFA World Cup matches at AT&T Stadium in 2026, part of an expected $1.5 to $2 billion economic impact on the city, and the Entertainment District already generates over $2 billion a year on its own. That kind of visibility tends to keep buyer interest and city profile elevated well beyond the event itself, which is worth knowing if you're timing a sale around this year specifically.
Texas has no state-level transfer tax, one of only 13 states without one, which keeps overall seller costs lower than states that stack a transfer tax on top of commission and closing costs.
The real next step is a net sheet built on your actual payoff balance and current Arlington comps, not a percentage rule of thumb.
Combined agent commission runs about 5.88%, plus title insurance, prorated taxes, and typical closing costs, usually 6.5 to 8% of sale price all in before any buyer concessions.
It's contributing to elevated city visibility and demand near the Entertainment District specifically, though citywide median prices have stayed relatively stable rather than spiking.
There's no clear evidence waiting helps, current demand and market conditions matter more than event timing for most sellers outside the immediate entertainment corridor.
Title insurance ($1,000 to $3,000 depending on price), prorated property taxes, and often a portion of the buyer's closing costs if negotiated, on top of commission.
Request a payoff quote directly from your loan servicer, not just your last statement balance, since it includes accrued interest and changes daily.
Get a straight answer on pricing, timing, and what it would take to get you moved.
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