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Fort Myers' revitalized River District and barrier-island beaches drive a mix of primary-residence and vacation-home closings.

Quick Answer

The promulgated owner's title insurance premium at Fort Myers's median price of $380,000 is $1,975. In Lee County, the sellercustomarily pays for the owner's title policy. Florida title insurance rates are set by the state, so the premium is the same at every title company.

Fort Myers Closing Costs at a Glance

ItemAmountPaid By
Owner's Title Premium$1,975Seller
Deed Documentary Stamps$2,660Seller
Deed Stamp Rate$0.70 per $100 of sale priceSeller
Simultaneous Lender's Policy$25 flatBuyer
Note Doc Stamps (on loan)$0.35 per $100Buyer
Intangible Tax (on loan)0.2% of loan amountBuyer

Amounts shown are based on Fort Myers's approximate median home price of $380,000. Actual costs depend on your specific transaction. Calculate your exact closing costs.

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Lee County Closing Cost Note

Lee County uses Florida's standard deed documentary stamp rate of $0.70 per $100 of the sale price. The sellercustomarily pays the owner's title insurance premium, though this can be negotiated. Florida law requires promulgated rates for title insurance, meaning the premium is identical at every licensed title company in the state.

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Fort Myers Title Insurance FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

At Fort Myers's approximate median home price of $380,000, the owner's title insurance premium is $1,975. Florida title premiums are promulgated (set by the state), so the rate is the same at every title company. The seller customarily pays this cost in Lee County.
In Fort Myers (Lee County), the seller customarily pays for the owner's title insurance policy. This is a local custom and can be negotiated in the purchase contract. Coastal Collective Title can walk you through the process regardless of how costs are split.
Typical buyer closing costs in Fort Myers include the lender's title premium ($25 when issued simultaneously), deed recording fees, note documentary stamps ($0.35 per $100 of loan), intangible tax (0.2% of loan amount), and the settlement fee. Use our free closing cost calculator for an estimate based on your specific purchase price.
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