Who pays for what can be negotiated in the
contract, and in most cases the customary local practice are applied.
In Alameda county the
customary local practice are as followes:
ESCROW CHARGES
Buyer Pays
TITLE FEES (OWNER’S POLICY)
Buyer Pays
COUNTY TRANSFER TAX
Price of
Home/$1000*Tax Rate
Seller
Pays $1.10 (City of Alameda Buyer-Seller split 50/50)