Seller calculators
Two quick calculators for the money questions sellers ask most: how much will be held in escrow, and what will the New Jersey certificate cost.
Point-of-sale escrow calculator
In many Ohio suburbs, if code violations are not fixed by closing, part of the sale proceeds is held in escrow until the city signs off. Pick a city and enter a contractor's repair estimate.
Enter a repair estimate to see the escrow amount.
Rules from each city's page: Shaker Heights, Warrensville Heights, Cleveland Heights, Maple Heights, Bedford Heights, South Euclid. Cities can change percentages, so confirm with the building department.
New Jersey smoke and CO certificate fee
The state fee for the resale smoke and carbon monoxide alarm certificate depends on how many business days before closing you apply: $45 for more than 10, $90 for 4 to 10, $161 for fewer than 4.
Pick your closing date.
Business days exclude weekends but not holidays. Read the New Jersey guide for details.
Sewer lateral time extension deposits compared
| Program | Extra time | Refundable deposit |
|---|---|---|
| EBMUD regional (Oakland, Alameda, Albany, Emeryville, Piedmont, Stege) | 180 days | $4,500 |
| Berkeley | 6 months | $4,500, or a signed plumbing contract |
| South San Francisco | 180 days | $10,500 |
| San Bruno | Up to 180 days | On request to the city |
| Oro Loma Sanitary District | 30 days to inspect, then 180 days to repair | Ask the district |