every figure on Renovate Budget is an estimate for planning only. Nothing on this site is a quote, a promise of a sale price, or tax, legal, or financial advice.
Estimates only
Sale prices, fix-up costs, commission, closing costs, transfer tax, carrying cost, and months to sell are all inputs you enter or planning ranges we show. Real quotes come from your contractors, your agent, and your title company. A worked example on a page uses stated assumptions only, and changing any one input can flip the answer.
Tax and legal figures
Transfer tax figures on state pages were checked on 26 October 2026 from the sources noted on each page. Tax law, county rules, and city rules can change, and local rates vary by county, city, and price band. Confirm the current rate for your exact property with your title company or attorney before you rely on it. This site does not give tax advice.
Not a professional service
Renovate Budget is not a brokerage, contractor, lender, attorney, or tax adviser. Do not use this site as a substitute for professional advice on your sale, your taxes, or your contracts. If a number on this site conflicts with a closing statement, a contractor quote, or professional advice, trust the professional document for your sale.
Frequently asked questions
Can I rely on the calculator net as my sale proceeds? No. It is a planning estimate based on the inputs you enter. Your closing statement is the real figure.
Are the cost ranges quotes? No. They are planning ranges. Get two local quotes for every job on your list.