What Fees Do Buyers Pay While in Escrow? | Oahu, Hawaii

Fees

Are you thinking about purchasing a home? Are you wondering what fees you’ll be paying once you’re in escrow? Hi, I’m Fawn Bertram with Homes by Fawn and Hawaii Life. Besides the down payment, Buyers in Hawaii usually pay for home inspection and appraisal.

J1 or Home Inspection

After an offer is accepted, one of the very first things you’ll do is a J1 or Home Inspection. The home inspection is paid when the home inspection takes place. Usually, you can pay online or at the inspection.

Appraisal

Once the home inspection is accepted by all parties, the lender will order the appraisal. Sometimes the cost of the appraisal is rolled into the mortgage, and other times the appraisal will need to be paid upfront. Always speak with your lender to find out how the appraisal will be paid for.

Additional Fees

In Hawaii, when purchasing a home, the seller usually pays for the condo documents if there is an association, termite inspection, survey, or staking if it’s a single-family home and cleaning. Sometimes buyers pay for these fees as well. It depends on if the house is a foreclosure, lender sale, or if the seller has not agreed upon paying for these items. Always speak to your agent about these additions.

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