Yes, some states require transfer taxes when refinancing but not all.
In order to transfer the real estate, they will have to have an estate and someone with authority to sell the property. The executor could take a loan out against the property to resolve the debts or to cover costs until sale.
Realty Transfer Tax Levied on the sale or transfer of Real Estate located in PhiladelphiaTax Payment Options and InformationTax Resources Resources from the Department of Revenue.Use & Occupancy Tax (U&O)The Business Use and Occupancy Tax is a tax on the business, trade or other commercial use and occupancy of real estate located in Philadelphia.The Realty Transfer Tax is levied on the sale or transfer of Real Estate located in Philadelphia. The tax also applies to the sale or transfer of an interest in a corporation or partnership that owns real estate. Certain long term leases are also subject to this tax.
If one wants to get an appraisal to estimate a sale price or for a refinancing, they will probably have to pay a licensed professional. Sites such as Zillow and Eppraisal will give free estimates, but these will usually not meet the requirements for banks or realtors.
No, lenders are not permitted to pay referral fees to real estate brokers. It would be a violation of RESPA.
Whatever someone is willing to pay for it.
Can I get help to pay my real estate taxes?
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This is determined by each state. NC requires 80 hours of classes then you pay fees to the Real Estate Commission.
In Connecticut, title to real estate passes to the devisees or heirs upon the death of the owner. However, there may be circumstances where the executor is given power to sell the real estate by the testator. Also there are circumstances when the real estate may be sold by the executor, for example, if there are debts to pay. Speaking generally since you did not provide much detail, if it was NOT sold to pay debts of the estate you had the right to keep it and pay for it yourself if it was mortgaged. Especially if you are the sole heir.
Normally the real estate agent's commission is paid by the Seller. In over 20 years of experience I have never heard of the buyer being expected to pay real estate commissions.
If there is any other property such as real estate then it must be sold to pay the debts. If there are no assets the estate will be deemed insolvent by the court and the creditors are out of luck.
that completely depends on the agreement between the broker and the agent.