The Wilton Report
The Wilton Report
Josh Wilton
The Hidden Costs of Selling a Home in NJ
13 minutes Posted May 29, 2026 at 4:30 pm.
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Most homeowners think selling a home is just about the sale price.


But in New Jersey, what you walk away with at closing can look VERY different once transfer fees, capital gains taxes, mansion taxes, and NJ exit tax withholding all hit.


And with major 2025 changes to New Jerseyโ€™s โ€œMansion Taxโ€ laws, sellers across Princeton and Central New Jersey need to understand how these costs actually work before listing their home.

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๐Ÿ“ Moving within Princeton or Mercer County, NJ? Start here:

๐Ÿก Download the Mercer County Guide (https://bit.ly/4cWUJUk)

๐Ÿก Download the Princeton Guide (https://bit.ly/4tOVeHy)

Where locals actually goโ€”and what living here really looks like.

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In this video, you'll learn:

โ€ข NJ Realty Transfer Fees

โ€ข 2025 Mansion Tax changes

โ€ข NJ Exit Tax explained

โ€ข Capital gains taxes on home sales

โ€ข The โ€œ2 out of 5 yearโ€ rule

โ€ข Common seller tax mistakes

โ€ข Ways to potentially reduce taxable gain


If you're selling a home in Princeton, Mercer County, or Central New Jersey, understanding these costs before listing could save you thousands.


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๐Ÿ“ฒ Text at 609.773.8054

โœ‰๏ธ Email: [email protected]

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Or schedule a consultation with me:

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Joshua Wilton

New Jersey Licensed Realtor

Queenston Realty

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