Seller Condo

Closing Costs

Patricia Levy at Douglas Elliman Real Estate

Closing Costs

Quick Snapshot

Sellers typically pay the broker commission, attorney fees, and New York City/State transfer taxes. Exact amounts depend on price and property type (condo, co-op, or townhouse). I’ll walk you through a precise estimate for your specific home before we list.

TYPICAL ESTIMATED CLOSING COSTS: CONDOMINIUM APARTMENTS

FOR THE SELLER

Broker

6%

Seller's Attorney

Consult your attorney

Processing Fee (Board Package)

$600+

Miscellaneous Condo Charges

Varies by building

Satisfaction Fee

$200+ (in all counties except Nassau)

Satisfaction Fee (Nassau)

$500+

Escrow Service

$200-$500, consult your attorney

Pick-Up/Payoff Fee to Title Closer

$50 per Escrow (if applicable)

Recording Service

$25 per document (if applicable)

TRANSFER TAX

Property Type

NYC RPT

NY State Transfer Tax1

Residential Unit
$499,999.99 and below

1%

$2 per $500 of conveyance price

Residential Units
$500,000 and up

1.425%

$2 per $500 of conveyance price

Residential Units
$3,000,000 and up (NYC Only)

1.425%

$3.25 per $500 of conveyance price

Commercial Properties and Vacant Land
under $500,000.00

1.425%

$2 per $500 of conveyance price

Commercial Properties and Vacant Land
$500,000 and up

2.625%

$2 per $500 of conveyance price

Commercial Properties and Vacant Land
$2,000,000 and up (NYC Only)

2.625%

$3.25 per $500 of conveyance price

ADDITIONAL EXPENSES

Maintenance Adjustment

Pro-rates for the month closing

Short-term interest

Equal interest for the balance of month in which you close

Carrying costs until closing

Loan payoff, if applicable

Real Estate Tax Adjustment

Prorate based on tax period

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