Total transaction costs on a $550,000 Northern Virginia home range from $42,000 to $60,000. This includes realtor commission ($27,500–$33,000), seller closing costs ($7,000–$12,000), pre-listing prep like photography and minor repairs ($2,000–$7,000), buyer-requested repairs after inspection ($2,000–$8,000), and potential carrying costs if the sale extends past your departure date ($5,000–$7,000 monthly). Know this full number before calculating what you’re netting from the sale.