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Estimate Your Net Proceeds

Find out what you'll walk away with after selling your NYC or Miami property. Transfer taxes, commission, fees — all calculated instantly.

A net proceeds calculator built for serious sellers in New York and Miami. Model seller closing costs — commissions, transfer taxes, co-op flip tax, attorney and building fees — then preview how that capital redeploys into a Miami reinvestment. Use it to pressure-test a sale, benchmark what you’ll actually net at closing, and frame the next allocation before engaging advisory counsel.

Updated April 2026

What You Net Determines Your Next Move

Sale price is only part of the equation. Net proceeds — after commissions, taxes, and closing costs — determine your purchasing power and reinvestment options.

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Net Proceeds Estimator

NYC & Miami — Accurate to 2026 Tax & Fee Schedules

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Broker Commission 5.5%
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Flip Tax

Flip tax varies by co-op. Check your building's policy.

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Total Selling Costs
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Typical Seller Costs (NYC)
  • Broker commission: ~5–6%
  • Transfer taxes: ~1.4–2.075%
  • Legal and building-related fees

Total seller costs are typically in the range of 8–10% of the sale price.

What Happens After You Calculate Net Proceeds?

Your net proceeds impact your budget for your next purchase, whether relocating to another market makes financial sense, and your ability to defer taxes through reinvestment strategies.

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Seller Closing Costs Explained

NYC Seller Closing Costs

Sellers in New York typically pay a 5–6% brokerage commission split between both sides. On top of that, New York State transfer tax is 0.4% (0.65% on sales over $3M), and New York City adds 1.425% on condo sales above $500,000 (1.0% below). Co-op sellers often face an additional flip tax — usually 1–3% of the sale price or 15–30% of the building’s profit, depending on the co-op’s bylaws. Seller attorney fees generally run $3,500–$5,000, with managing-agent fees of $500–$1,000. The full breakdown is in our NYC closing costs guide.

Miami Seller Closing Costs

Miami sellers pay 5–6% commission plus Florida documentary stamp tax at 0.6% of the sale price in Miami-Dade (0.7% elsewhere in Florida). Title insurance — customarily paid by the seller in South Florida — is roughly 0.5% of contract price. Attorney fees typically run $1,500–$3,500, with estoppel, lien search, and recording fees totaling around $1,500. Total seller closing costs in Miami generally land at 6.5–8% of the sale price — meaningfully below NYC. Full detail in the Miami closing costs guide.

What Reduces Net Proceeds at Closing?

Four categories drive the gap between sale price and what lands in your account: (1) brokerage commission — the largest single line; (2) transfer and documentary taxes, which vary by state and price band; (3) mortgage payoff, occasionally with prepayment adjustments; and (4) building-specific charges — move-out fees, working-capital contributions, and co-op flip taxes. Modeling all four turns an optimistic sale narrative into a reliable net figure and shapes whether a transaction actually clears your reinvestment hurdle.

NYC vs Miami: Where Do Sellers Net More?

On a matched sale price, Miami sellers typically net 3–5 percentage points more than NYC sellers, driven by the absence of NYC transfer tax (1.425% above $500K) and no co-op flip tax regime. On a $5M sale, that can translate to $150,000–$250,000 in additional net proceeds. Combined with Florida’s no-state-income-tax treatment, the result is a clear capital corridor: high-net-worth principals are deliberately redeploying New York proceeds into Miami, pairing lower frictional cost at exit with a more tax-efficient base for reinvestment. Compare NYC vs Miami closing costs in the full side-by-side.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to sell an apartment in NYC?

Total seller closing costs in New York City typically run 7–10% of the sale price. That includes a 5–6% brokerage commission, NYS transfer tax of 0.4–0.65%, NYC transfer tax of 1.0–1.425% on most condo sales, attorney fees of $3,500–$5,000, and a co-op flip tax where applicable. The range narrows once you specify whether the unit is a condo or co-op.

What is the flip tax in a NYC co-op?

A flip tax is a fee paid by the seller (occasionally the buyer) to a co-op corporation at closing, set by the co-op’s bylaws. It is typically 1–3% of the sale price, a flat per-share amount, or 15–30% of the seller’s profit. Flip taxes exist to fund building reserves and are a defining reason co-ops sometimes net less than comparably priced condos.

How much are seller closing costs in Miami?

Miami seller closing costs generally total 6.5–8% of the sale price. That covers 5–6% commission, 0.6% Miami-Dade documentary stamp tax, roughly 0.5% seller-paid title insurance, attorney fees of $1,500–$3,500, and standard estoppel, lien search, and recording fees. Miami’s seller-side cost load sits meaningfully below NYC’s.

Do NYC sellers pay more than Miami sellers?

Yes. On a matched sale price, NYC sellers typically pay 3–5 percentage points more than Miami sellers, driven by NYC’s transfer tax stack (up to 2.075% combined) and co-op flip taxes. On a $5M sale that is roughly $150,000–$250,000 in additional frictional cost. This is a primary reason the Manhattan-to-Miami capital corridor keeps widening.

How do I calculate my net proceeds from a sale?

Net proceeds = sale price − brokerage commission − transfer/documentary taxes − seller attorney and closing fees − building-specific charges (flip tax, working capital, move-out fees) − outstanding mortgage payoff. Use the calculator above to model these line items for NYC or Miami, then pressure-test against a specific building before signing a listing agreement.

Can I use proceeds from NYC to buy in Miami?

Yes — it is one of the most common strategies we advise on. Sellers use NYC proceeds to acquire Miami primary or pied-à-terre residences, often securing more square footage, newer construction, and a more favorable tax base. A 1031 exchange is not available for a personal residence, but coordinated timing, domicile planning, and reinvestment structure still produce meaningful after-tax outcomes.