Fees When Buying A House Official

: They paid $300–$500 for a pro to crawl through the attic and check for leaks. This was an out-of-pocket cost paid directly to the inspector .

: To show they were serious, they put down about 1% to 3% of the purchase price ($4,000–$12,000) into an Escrow Account , which would eventually count toward their down payment . fees when buying a house

: The lender charged a fee to process and "underwrite" their mortgage application, often starting at 0.5% to 1% of the loan . : They paid $300–$500 for a pro to