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Buyer Closing Costs Cheat Sheet

This closing-cost guide is designed to give you the general costs associated with the purchase of a property. Please note that these are estimates and that potential buyers and sellers should consult their real estate attorney or financial advisor for specifics. All transfer taxes and filing fees are subject to change by government agencies in each location. We do not represent that these are the entirety of potential costs, but are to be used as a guide.

Cooperative Buyer Closing Costs (Typically 2-3% of sale price)

Attorney2,500 – $5,000+
Bank Fees$550 – $1,000
Bank Attorney$650 – $750
Credit Report Fee$45 – $100+
Appraisal Fee$500 – $2,000
UCC-1 Filing Fee$250 – $350
Maintenance AdjustmentPro-rated up to 1 month
Mansion Tax0 - 3.9% (See Schedule)

Condominium Buyer Closing Costs (Typically 2-4% of sale price)

Attorney$2,500 – $5,000+
Application Fee$350 – $650
Processing Fees$330 – $500
Bank Fees$500 – $1,000
Bank Attorney$650 – $750
Credit Report Fee$45 – $100+
Appraisal Fee$500 – $2,000
Title InsuranceVariable
Mortgage Title Insurance$130 per $100k borrowed (approx)
Tax Escrow2 – 6 months
Recording Fees$250 – $750
Municipal Search$350 – $500
Common Charge AdjustmentPro-rated up to one month
Real Estate Tax AdjustmentPro-rated up to 3 months
Mansion Tax
(% of purchase price)
0 - 3.9% (See Schedule)

TOWNHOUSE & SINGLE-FAMILY HOME Buyer Closing Costs (Typically 2-4% of sale price)

Buyer’s Attorney $2,500 - $5,000+
Bank Fees $550 – $1,000
Bank Attorney$650 – $750
Tax Escrow 2 – 6 months
Recording Fees$250 – $750
Title InsuranceVariable
Mortgage Title InsuranceVariable
Mansion Tax1 - 3.9% (See Schedule)

New York State Mansion Tax

Property PriceTax Rate
$1,000,000 - $1,999,9991.00%
$2,000,000 - $2,999,9991.25%
$3,000,000- $4,999,9991.50%
$5,000,000 - $9,999,999 2.25%
$10,000,000 - $14,999,999 3.25%
$15,000,000 - $19,999,999 3.50%
$20,000,000 - $24,999,999 3.75%
$25,000,000+ 3.90%
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