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SELLER COSTS & FEES

Own attorney
Cost varies.

Stock Transfer Stamps
1% of purchase price if $500,000 or less. 1.425% of purchase price if more than $500,000

NYC Real Property Transfer Tax
0.4% of purchase price

NYS Transfer Tax
Determined by condominium board, payable by buyer unless otherwise stated

UCC-3 Filing
$100 and up

Flip Tax (if applicable)
$650 and up

Payoff Bank Fees (if applicable)
$500 & up (usually refundable if no damage)

Managing Agent Fees*
6% of purchase price

Move-Out Deposit*
$100

Broker Commission
5-6%

Estate Fees
8.82% of taxable gain on sale.

Lost Stock and Lease Fees
Buyer to withhold 10% of purchase price

BUYER COSTS & FEES

Own attorney
Cost varies.

Building Management Agent Fee
$500 and up

Move-InDeposit*
$500 & up (usually refundable if no damage)

Mansion tax
-From $2M to less than $3M: 1.25%
-From 3M to less than $5M: 1.5%
-From $5M to less than $10M: 2.25%
-From $10M to less than $15M: 3.25%
-From $15M to less than $20M: 3.5%
-From $20M to less than $25M: 3.75%
-From $25M or more: 3.9%

Lien Search
$350

Maintenance Adjustment
Pro-rated for month of closing

ADDITIONAL COSTS FOR MORTGAGES

Origination Costs-points
0-3% value of loan

Application, Credit Check, etc
$500 and up

Appraisal
$425 and up

Bank Attorney
$600 and up

UCC-1 Filling
$75 and up

Townhouse & Condominium Closing Costs

SELLER COSTS

Own attorney
Cost varies.

NYC Real Property Transfer Tax
1.425% of purchase price (residential sale)
2.625% of purchase price (commercial sale)

NYS Transfer Tax
0.4% of purchase price up to $3,000,000, 0.65% of purchase price over $3,000,000

Reserve Fund Contribution (if applicable)*
Determined by condominium board, payable by buyer unless otherwise stated

Payoff Bank Fees (if applicable)
$250 and up

Managing Agent Fees*
$650 and up

Move-Out Deposit*
$500 & up (usually refundable if no damage)

Broker Commission
6% of purchase price

E Tax Filing (ACRIS)
$100

Property Condition Disclosure Statement Waiver Fee
$500

BUYER COSTS

Attorney Fee
$3,500-$20,000

Building Application
$500 and up

Title Insurance, Title Search & Recording Fees
New York State Regulated Based on Purchase Price

Title Closer Customary Gratuity
.01% of total purchase price when price is 1 million or more

Mansion tax
-From $2M to less than $3M: 1.25%
-From 3M to less than $5M: 1.5%
-From $5M to less than $10M: 2.25%
-From $10M to less than $15M: 3.25%
-From $15M to less than $20M: 3.5%
-From $20M to less than $25M: 3.75%
-From $25M or more: 3.9%

Move-InDeposit*
$500 & up (usually refundable if no damage)

Common Charges, property taxes and insurance premium
Adjustments pro-rated as of closing

ADDITIONAL COSTS FOR MORTGAGES

Origination Costs-points
0-3% value of loan

Application, Credit Check, etc
$750 and up

Appraisal
$425 and up

Bank Attorney
$600 and up

Mortgage Recording Tax
1.8% for all mortgages less than $500,000 & 1.925% for all mortgages of $500,000 or more, minus $30 for townhomes

Real Estate Tax Escrow
0-6 months, depending on lender requirements

ADDITIONAL COSTS FOR NEW DEVELOPMENTS

NYC Real Property Transfer Tax*
1-1.425% of purchase price

NYS Transfer Tax Transfer taxes are calculated and added to purchase price (for tax purposes only) and then recalculated based on the bulked up price.
0.4% of purchase price

Sponsor Attorney Fee
$1,500 & up

Working capital fund contribution
One time fee equal to 1 or 2 months common charges, depending on condominium

Mortgage Recording Tax
1.8% for all mortgages less than $500,000 & 1.925% for all mortgages of $500,000 or more, minus $30 for townhomes

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