What are the main costs that come out of my sale price?

The main costs that typically come out of a sale price include the deed recording fee, any agreed repairs from inspection negotiations, prorated property taxes, and payoff of the existing mortgage balance. Attorney fees for the closing itself also come out of proceeds, since South Carolina requires a licensed attorney to conduct the closing. Brian Beatty walks sellers through a full net sheet before listing so there's no surprise at the closing table.