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A lawyer either charges a flat fee or an hourly fee to prepare a quitclaim deed. Rates vary by state and law office but typically fall in the range of $200 to $400 per hour. Title companies routinely prepare quitclaim deeds in many states. Fees for title companies vary, but a market scan shows an average of $100 to $200 for a simple quitclaim deed. Thereâs no one-size-fits-all pricing mechanism, so shop lawyers and title companies for the best rate.
If you are in another part of the country, you may need to contact a real estate attorney, a title company, or a good real estate agent to find out what the costs are for your home and your area. In South Carolina, the seller is responsible for paying the deed stamps, also know as transfer fee. This fee is calculated based on the sales price, and the fee is $1.85 for every $500 of the sales price. The seller can also expect to pay the taxes, which are paid in arrears, up to the date of closing.