How to Sell a House in Connecticut
Updated October 2026
Price it from recent sales, hire a seller's attorney, complete two state disclosures, list it, and close, usually 30 to 60 days after you sign with a financed buyer. Here's each step, what it costs, and what to watch for in Central Connecticut.
What are the steps to sell a house in Connecticut?
Price it and get ready
- Price from recent closed sales, not an online estimate
- Hire your seller's attorney
- Fill out the two state disclosures
- Fix the small stuff, clean, and photograph
List it and review offers
- SmartMLS, the major portals, and direct outreach
- Showings and open houses
- Compare price, financing, and contingencies, not just the top number
Under contract to closing
- Your attorney reviews the contract
- Buyer's inspection and appraisal
- Your attorney handles the deed, conveyance tax, and payoff at closing
What does it cost to sell a house in Connecticut?
The big costs are the conveyance tax, the commission, your attorney, and your mortgage payoff. Enter your numbers to see roughly what you'd walk away with. Nothing you enter is sent anywhere.
Estimate only. State conveyance tax: 0.75% of the first $800,000, 1.25% to $2.5 million, 2.25% above. Town rates: 0.25% in most towns, 0.50% in towns that charge the additional rate allowed by state law. Connecticut towns bill property taxes in arrears, so you'll usually credit the buyer for taxes owed through closing. Your attorney confirms the real figures.
What do sellers have to disclose in Connecticut?
Property Condition Report
Known problems with the roof, foundation, water, heat, septic or sewer, radon, and lead. You disclose what you know. You don't have to investigate.
Skip it: $500 credit to the buyer
Smoke and CO detector affidavit
Since October 2022, it also covers detector power, interconnection, and placement based on when the home was built.
Skip it: $250 credit to the buyer
Lead paint disclosure
Required by federal law. Condo sellers also provide the association's resale certificate with fees, reserves, and any special assessments.
Required, no opt-out
Do you need an attorney to sell a house in Connecticut?
Yes, in practice. Connecticut closings are run by attorneys, and sellers almost always hire their own. Your attorney reviews the contract, prepares the deed and conveyance tax forms, orders your payoff, and represents you at closing. Bring them in before you sign, especially for an estate sale, a divorce, or a tenant-occupied home.
Should you take a cash offer or list on the market?
Cash buys you speed. Listing usually gets you more money.
| Cash offer | List on the market | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Usually below market | Market value |
| Speed | Weeks | Market time plus 30–60 days |
| Repairs | Often as-is | Inspection, possible credits |
| Best for | Big repairs, tight deadlines, inherited homes | Homes in good shape |
Already have a cash offer? Send it to me. I'll show you what the house would likely sell for on the market so you can compare the two in dollars.
Start with what it's worth
Zillow's estimate is off by a median 7.01% on homes that aren't listed. I'll build you a value range from real Central Connecticut sales. No cost, no obligation.
Talk about selling your home
Tell me the address, your timeline, and what you need from the sale. It goes straight to me. Prefer to talk? Call or text (860) 919-7377.
Frequently asked questions
How do I sell my house in Connecticut?
Price it from recent comparable sales, hire a seller's attorney, complete the state Property Condition Report and the smoke and carbon monoxide affidavit, prepare and list the house, review offers, and close with your attorney. Chris Mentley, a Connecticut real estate agent with New Haus Group, helps sellers across Central Connecticut through each step.
How long does it take to sell a house in Connecticut?
Closing usually takes 30 to 60 days after you sign a contract with a financed buyer, and can be faster with a cash buyer. Time on the market before that depends on your town, price range, and how the home is priced on day one. Chris pulls current days on market for your town from SmartMLS before you list.
How much is the conveyance tax when you sell a house in Connecticut?
The state conveyance tax on a home is 0.75% of the first $800,000 of the sale price, 1.25% from $800,000 to $2.5 million, and 2.25% above that. Towns add 0.25%, and some, including New Britain, Meriden, Middletown, and Southington, can add up to 0.25% more. On a $350,000 sale at the base town rate, that's $3,500 total. The seller pays it; confirm the current rate with your attorney.
Do I need a lawyer to sell my house in Connecticut?
Connecticut closings are handled by attorneys, and sellers almost always hire their own. Your attorney reviews the contract, prepares the deed and conveyance tax forms, handles your mortgage payoff, and represents you at closing.
What happens if I don't fill out the Connecticut property condition disclosure?
You owe the buyer a $500 credit at closing. Skipping the form doesn't protect you if you knowingly hide a defect, so most sellers complete it. Skipping the smoke and carbon monoxide affidavit costs a $250 credit.
Who pays property taxes when you sell a house in Connecticut?
Connecticut towns bill property taxes in arrears, so the seller usually credits the buyer at closing for taxes owed through the closing date. Your attorney calculates the exact amount.
How do I get my house ready to sell?
Fix known problems like leaks and broken fixtures, service the heating system and keep the receipt, clean and declutter, paint worn areas, and tidy the yard and front entry. Gather permits for past work and any condo documents. Skip big remodels unless the numbers clearly support them.
How do I sell a multifamily or rental property in Connecticut?
Investment property sells on its numbers, so have current leases, a rent roll, and a year of expenses ready. If you're considering a 1031 exchange, talk to a qualified intermediary and your CPA before signing a contract. See how Chris works with investors.
How do I contact Chris Mentley about selling my house?
Call or text 860-919-7377, email [email protected], or use the form on this page.
Sources
- Real Estate Conveyance Tax, Connecticut Office of Legislative Research, 2020-R-0020
- Selling a Connecticut home: disclosure obligations, Nolo (Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-327b)
- Smoke and carbon monoxide affidavit changes, Public Act 22-75, Stewart Title bulletin CT2022002
- Zestimate accuracy, Zillow
This page is general information, not legal or tax advice. Tax rates and disclosure rules can change; confirm the details for your sale with your attorney.