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Townhouse 

Selling

6% of purchase price

Broker Commission

$2,200 - $3,500 (on average for sales up to $1.5M)

Attorney Fee

Consideration
Less than $3,000,000
$3,000,000 or more

New York State Transfer Fee

1% of sales price if sale is $500,000 or less

1.425% of sales price if sale is greater than $500,000

Residential Transactions

If two or more units are purchased simultaneously from the same buyer, the commercial transfer tax rate applies. 1.425% of sales price if sale is $500,000 or less. 2.625% of sales price if sale is greater than $500,000

Commercial/Bulk Sale Transactions

8.97% of estimated gain paid at closing. *Unless (1.) Seller is a NY State resident at time of sale or (2.) Property was Seller's principal residence for 2 out of the last 5 years or (3.) Seller has set up a 1031 Tax-Deferred Exchange

New York State Capital Gains Tax

10% of purchase price is withheld if Seller is a non-exempt foreigner

Federal Withholding Tax (FIRPTA)

$100 per mortgage

Satisfaction of Mortgage Recording Fee

$250 per mortgage

Title Closer Pick-up Fee for Mortgage Payoff

Townhouse 

Buying 

Consideration
$1,000,000 - $1,999,999
$2,000,000 - $2,999,999
$3,000,000 - $4,999,999
$5,000,000 - $9,999,999
$10,000,000 - $14,999,999
$15,000,000 - $19,999,999
$20,000,000 - $24,999,999
$25,000,000 or more

Mansion Tax

$2,200 - $3,500 (on average for sales up to $1.5M)

Attorney Fee

Varies according to bank and loan product. Obtain Good Faith Estimate from Lender.

* Includes fees such as application fee, discount points, credit reports, document preparation, underwriting/post-closing review and appraisal fee

Bank Fees

$600- $1,000

Bank Attorney

$75 - $125

UCC-1 Filing Fee

Varies according to loan amount

Mortgage Title Insurance

$4 - $1,000 of purchase price

Title Insurance

1.8% if mortgage amount is less than $500,000.  1.925% if mortgage is greater than $500,000

New York State Mortgage Recording Tax

$200

Mortgage Recording Fee

$500

Title and Municipal Search Fee

$250

Deed Recording Fee

$125

Power of Attorney Recording Fee

$750 - $1,000

New Survey

The information presented above is for informational purposes only and is not intended as a comprehensive listing of all closing costs. Actual closing cost will vary depending on the specific services used, and the amounts charged are determined by the individual service providers.

Rate
1.00%
1.25%
1.50%
2.25%
3.25%
3.50%
3.75%
3.90%

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0.40% 
0.65%

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