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When selling a home or other real estate on Bonaire, you will incur certain costs as the seller. The main expense is usually the real estate agent\u2019s commission. In addition, there may be costs for releasing an existing mortgage or removing a lien. <\/span><\/p>\n The costs of the legal transfer through the notary and the registration of the new owner with the Land Registry are generally part of the buyer\u2019s closing costs and are therefore paid by the buyer.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n As a seller, you can expect the following costs:<\/span><\/p>\n If there is no longer a mortgage or lien on the property, there are generally few additional costs for the seller apart from the real estate agent\u2019s commission. <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n If there is still a mortgage on the property, it must be released when the property is sold. The notary prepares a deed of cancellation for this purpose. Both notarial and Land Registry fees are charged for this. <\/span><\/p>\n In 2026, these costs are:<\/p>\n Notarial fees<\/strong><\/p>\n Notary\u2019s fee for the deed of cancellation: US$ 201.00 Land Registry fees<\/strong><\/p>\n Land Registry fee for the deed of cancellation: US$ 65.00<\/p>\n The total cost of releasing the mortgage therefore amounts to US$ 296.18<\/strong>, excluding any bank fees and costs for personal data verification.<\/p>\n These costs do not depend on the sale price or the value of the property.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/harbourtownbonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Hypotheek.1.png” title_text=”Mortgage” admin_label=”Kosten koper” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” width=”21%” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”-40px||40px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n In a standard property sale, the costs of the deed of transfer and its registration with the Land Registry are part of the buyer\u2019s closing costs. Therefore, the buyer can generally choose the notary who will handle the transfer. <\/p>\n There are two notary offices on Bonaire: notary office Mr. Kenneth F. Arends & Partners <\/a><\/span> and notary office Mr. Robin A. Rispens <\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n The costs of releasing a mortgage or removing a lien remain the responsibility of the seller.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The real estate agent\u2019s commission depends on the arrangements you make with your seller\u2019s agent. This fee is generally calculated on the final sale price and is paid by the seller. <\/span><\/p>\n At Harbourtown Real Estate, we agree on the commission for the sale of your property in advance, so you know exactly what selling costs to expect.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Would you like to know how much you can expect to receive from the sale of your property after costs? Harbourtown Real Estate<\/a><\/span> can provide you with an estimate of your expected net proceeds and the costs you should take into account when selling your property. Feel free to contact<\/a><\/span> us for more information. <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The amounts above are based on the rates applicable in 2026 and are provided for indicative purposes only. No rights can be derived from this information. <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.10.8″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#16385e” custom_margin=”-92px||||false|false” global_module=”16490″ saved_tabs=”all” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#00c5cd” header_font=”P22 Mackinac Pro||||||||” header_text_color=”#ffffff” header_2_font=”P22 Mackinac Pro||||||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Your specialist in Real Estate!<\/span><\/p>\n Our real estate agent on Bonaire is ready to assist you in finding your dream home or perhaps the right piece of land on which you can build your own home or oceanfront villa. We are also ready to help you in listing your property for sale or rent. Since 1989, Harbourtown Real Estate has been the designated place to help you fulfill your wishes. <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/harbourtownbonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/BaseLogo-White2-300×156.png” title_text=”BaseLogo-White2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ transparent_background=”off” make_fullwidth=”off” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_code _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”]\tWhich costs does the seller pay?<\/h3>\n
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Costs for releasing a mortgage<\/h3>\n
Office costs of 8.5% on US$ 201.00: US$ 17.09
ABB of 6% on US$ 218.09: US$ 13.09<\/p>\nWho pays the notary when selling a property?<\/h3>\n
How much does a real estate agent charge when selling a property?<\/h3>\n
Selling a property on Bonaire?<\/h3>\n
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