Bothell Sell my house
Sell your Bothell home with a clearer local plan.
The median asking price in Bothell is $929K (Stats updated October 2026) and Washington excise tax on a sale at that price is $15,609. RexMont helps Bothell sellers price accurately, prep where it matters, launch with trust signals, and negotiate beyond the headline number.
Selling in Bothell — the numbers
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What a Bothell sale costs in Washington
Washington’s excise tax is graduated by price tier and paid by the seller at closing; the table shows the schedule a Bothell sale falls under.
Sell fast or list
What a quick cash sale and a listed sale each net at the Bothell median asking price
Same home, same October 2026 median asking price of $930,000, same mortgage payoff. The cash columns run the instant-offer range RexMont models, 5% and 15% below that asking price, as-is, with no commission and no prep; Washington REET, title and the payoff are still due.
- List on the open market
- $930,000 sale price
- $525,491
- Estimated net · baseline
- Cash offer 5% below asking
- $885,000 offer
- $542,792
- Estimated net · +$17,301 vs listing
- Cash offer 15% below asking
- $790,000 offer
- $449,483
- Estimated net · −$76,008 vs listing
The $93,309 between the two cash columns is what a written offer settles; a program fee or a repair credit deducted after inspection moves it further. Bring any offer you already hold: the review costs nothing and you keep every option, including taking the cash.
Compare a written cash offer against a broker-tested listing priceA modelling range RexMont uses until a written offer exists, not a quote from any buyer; program fees are not modelled. For context, Research summaries have placed the total cost of instant-offer programs to sellers at roughly 13–15% of the home’s value.
Washington REET tiers for a Bothell sale
| Portion of sale price | State REET |
|---|---|
| Up to $525,000 | 1.10% |
| $525,001 to $1,525,000 | 1.28% |
| $1,525,001 to $3,025,000 | 2.75% |
| Above $3,025,000 | 3.00% |
| King County local REET — on the full price | 0.50% |
Each rate applies only to the slice of the price inside its tier; the seller pays at closing. Bothell's Snohomish County side carries the same 0.50%. Breakpoints move to $551,000, $1,551,000 and $3,051,000 for closings on or after January 1, 2027; rates unchanged.
State schedule (2023–2026 schedule) per the Washington Department of Revenue, verified October 2026. Local rate per DOR’s local REET rate table, rates effective May 2026.
Worked example at the Bothell median
- Sale price (city median, rounded)
- $930,000
- Commission (5% total)
- −$46,500
- Washington REET (state + local)$10,959 state (2023–2026 schedule) + $4,650 local
- −$15,609
- Title and escrow
- −$2,400
- Pre-listing prep
- −$15,000
- Mortgage payoff (example: 35% of price)
- −$325,000
- Estimated net proceeds
- $525,491
Selling costs of $79,509 (8.5% of price), computed with the same function as the calculator below, on the 2023–2026 schedule. An estimate for planning, not a quote; your payoff, prep and title fees replace the example values.
Run your own Bothell numbers belowFigures reviewed by Adriano Tori, Designated Broker and Owner, RexMont Real Estate · WA Lic. #27660 · market figures updated , REET schedule per the Washington Department of Revenue.
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Bothell decisions depend on the street, not only the city.
An accurate Bothell valuation accounts for Northshore versus Edmonds school district premiums, highway 405 and 522 access, neighbor sold prices within 90 days, and the condition gap between updated and original-condition homes.
- Read recent comps, pending pressure, and active competition
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- Launch with positioning, review proof, photography, and negotiation strategy
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Active homes for sale in Bothell
The latest active NWMLS listings in Bothell, refreshed hourly.
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Net-proceeds calculator
Estimate your net proceeds before you list.
Enter an estimated sale price for your Bothell home, mortgage payoff, and selling costs. Compare estimated proceeds after commission, Washington REET, and closing costs, then request an emailed copy of your calculation.
Starting price: Bothell's median asking price from active listings as of October 2026, a starting input rather than a value estimate.
Your target list/sale price — or get an agent-prepared estimate.
Enter the combined brokerage compensation you expect to pay. Fees are negotiated; this editable example is not a quoted rate.
Remaining principal from your latest statement.
Paint, staging, cleaning, photography, minor repairs.
Use a quote from your title and escrow providers.
Washington's state excise-tax breakpoints step up for sales closing on or after January 1, 2027 (rates unchanged). The calculator applies the schedule in force on this date.
Using the 2023–2026 schedule: 1.10% to $525K, 1.28% to $1.525M, 2.75% to $3.025M, 3.00% above, plus 0.50% King County.
Estimated net proceeds
$525,491
after $79,509 in selling costs (8.5% of price) and mortgage payoff
Estimates for educational purposes only. Not financial, tax, legal, or investment advice. Actual REET, commission, escrow, and payoff figures vary by transaction and closing date. King County REET shown is the state graduated tax plus the 0.50% local portion; the state breakpoints step up for closings on or after January 1, 2027. Verify current rates with WA DOR and your CPA before acting.
FAQ
Bothell seller questions
How much is excise tax (REET) when selling a home in Bothell?
Washington's state REET is graduated: 1.1% on the first $525,000, 1.28% from there to $1,525,000, 2.75% up to $3,025,000, and 3% above that. King County local REET adds 0.5% of the full price. Bothell's Snohomish County side carries the same 0.50%. At Bothell's median asking price of $929K (Stats updated October 2026), the combined state and local REET is $15,609. The breakpoints step up to $551,000, $1,551,000 and $3,051,000 for sales closing on or after January 1, 2027; the rates do not change.
Who pays real estate excise tax in Washington, and when?
The seller. Escrow calculates the tax on the full selling price and pays it to the county at closing, so it comes out of your proceeds rather than being billed later. A lower sale price lowers the tax; the rate applies tier by tier, not to the whole price at the top rate.
Is the listing commission negotiable in Bothell?
Yes. Washington has no set commission rate; the listing fee is agreed in your listing agreement, and any compensation offered to a buyer's broker is negotiated separately. RexMont shows the full fee structure in writing before you sign, with the net-proceeds effect of each option.
What does it cost to sell a house in Bothell?
Five lines decide the number: commission, Washington REET, title and escrow, pre-listing prep, and your mortgage payoff. The net-proceeds calculator on RexMont's Bothell cost-to-sell page works them line by line from your price, starting with 5% total commission, $2,400 title and escrow and $15,000 prep, all adjustable.
Should I take a cash offer or list my Bothell home?
Run both on the same numbers. At Bothell's median asking price of $929K (Stats updated October 2026), a listed sale with 5% total commission, $15,000 of prep and a 35% mortgage payoff nets about $525,491. An instant cash offer 5% to 15% below that price, with no commission or prep but Washington REET, title and the same payoff still due, nets between $449,483 and $542,792. Which end of that range you are offered is the whole decision, and repair credits deducted after inspection move it further. Bring any written offer and RexMont compares it against a broker-tested listing price; the review costs nothing, and you see in dollars what speed buys before you sign.
When do Washington's REET thresholds change next?
On January 1, 2027. The state re-indexes the thresholds every four years under RCW 82.45.060; the rates stay at 1.1%, 1.28%, 2.75% and 3% while the dollar breakpoints move up. A closing date on either side of the change can shift the tax on a mid-tier sale, which is why the calculator asks for an expected closing date.
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