All of the closing costs above are allocated between the Buyer and Seller based on custom only and may be subject to negotiation in the sale of Real Property. Alameda. Buyer pays.We have achieved prominence in the defense and settlement of the consumer class actions routinely brought against financial services companies. Biggest mistake we made selling our first house – using the realtor who sold us the first house. We should have interviewed two more agents. Fidelity National Title provides professional escrow settlement services that are a convenience for the buyer and seller. From filling out required disclosures, to completing repairs, to receiving final escrow sale proceeds. This article provides a basic overview of home buyer closing costs in Alameda County and explains who pays what in a typical transaction. The Seller's Realtor will prepare all required documents for the Seller and make an appointment with the Seller to sign and fill out.