The taxes and fees you pay either way
| Sale price | $500,000 | $1,000,000 | $2,000,000 | $3,500,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York State transfer tax | $2,000 | $4,000 | $8,000 | $22,750 |
| NYC real property transfer tax | $5,000 | $14,250 | $28,500 | $49,875 |
| Attorney (typical) | $2,500 | $2,500 | $2,500 | $2,500 |
| Taxes and attorney | $9,500 | $20,750 | $39,000 | $75,125 |
The buyer pays the mansion tax, so it is not here.
Co-ops can charge a flip tax. Every building sets its own, so it is not included.
The attorney fee is a typical number. Yours is whatever your attorney quotes.
The broker fee is the part you choose
| Sale price | $500,000 | $1,000,000 | $2,000,000 | $3,500,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Botway full service (1%) | $5,000 | $10,000 | $20,000 | $35,000 |
| A 2.5% listing side | $12,500 | $25,000 | $50,000 | $87,500 |
| A 3% listing side | $15,000 | $30,000 | $60,000 | $105,000 |
| You keep with Botway vs 2.5% | $7,500 | $15,000 | $30,000 | $52,500 |
| You keep with Botway vs 3% | $10,000 | $20,000 | $40,000 | $70,000 |
| Botway free listing | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
The 2.5% and 3% rows are examples, not a survey. Commissions are negotiable, so get the rate in writing. Botway is 1%, $5,000 minimum, due at closing.
Tax rates verified August 7th, 2026 against: New York State Department of Taxation and Finance - Real estate transfer tax; NYC Department of Finance - Real Property Transfer Tax. This guide is general information, not legal or tax advice; your attorney confirms the figures for your sale.