Delaware Settlement Statements and Transfer Tax: Agent's Guide
Delaware is small but punches above its weight on one dimension: a 4% realty transfer tax, split 50/50 by custom, is among the highest in the US. Combined with the state's attorney-required closing model and three-county recording system, Delaware closings require specific operational discipline. Here's the agent's complete guide.
Pennsylvania Realty Transfer Tax: What Agents Need to Know
Pennsylvania realty transfer tax isn't one tax — it's a state 1% plus a local rate that varies by municipality, from 2% in most suburbs to 4.578% in Philadelphia and 5% in Pittsburgh. Here's the working agent's guide to rates, exemptions, who pays, and the mistakes that cause five-figure surprises at closing.