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Buyer’s Cost








                Own attorney                                      Varies

                Lender’s attorney fees                            Varies
                Condo/HOA approval fee                            Varies

                Prorate condo/HOA charges                         Varies

                Recording fee                                     Usually $10 for the first page; $8.50
                                                                  for additional pages

                Survey fee                                        $200–$800 based on size of land

                Appraisal fee                                     $300–$500

                Property inspection fee                           $400–$800
                Doc stamps on mortgage                            $0.35 per $100 of the sale price

                Real estate tax                                   Prorated at closing

                Permit search fee                                 Varies

                Permit search fee                                 $400–$800                                                                                                INDUSTRY
                Title search and insurance                        •  Purchase prices up to $100,000: $5.75 per $1,000
                (if you live in Sarasota, Collier, Miami-Dade     •  Purchase prices over $100,000: $5 per $1,000                                                             EXPERT
                or Broward County)
                Title endorsements                                Varies

                Intangible tax on mortgage                        $2 per $1,000 of mortgage amount

                Settlement and closing fee                        $300–$800
                Document preparation fee                          Varies

                Courier fee                                       $20–$75

                Termite or pest inspection fee                    $100–$150

                Credit report                                     $15
                Environmental certification report                Varies

                Flood certification fee                           $15

                Homeowners insurance                              Varies

                Mortgage insurance —                              Varies
                if down payment is less than 20%
                Miscellaneous condominium fees                    Varies
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