When the numbers don’t add up, it’s rarely the price that’s the problem.  You list your home. You negotiate well. You accept a solid offer. And yet, when the settlement statement hits your inbox, something feels off.  This is where most homeowners realize: the "sale price" is only part of the story. The real math happens behind the scenes—and it’s often where equity quietly slips away.  Let’s look at the often-overlooked, sometimes hidden, costs of selling a home that can