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Our Unique Expertise The Penson Team leverages decades of industry expertise to provide its clients with a world class real estate experience. We understand our customers’ needs when it comes the most demanding lifestyles in the luxury market, and our unmatched personal network consists of long term loyal clients across the globe. We are knowledgeable in complex legal and tax implementations and are experienced in closing sophisticated transactions. Whether you are a developer, an investor, a buyer or a seller, our team has the resources and knowledge to help you find the residence of your dreams and close your deal with ease. Wherever you are in your real estate journey, the Penson team takes the utmost pride in finding your way home.
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GOLD AWARD 2020
Over $1.3 billion in sales volume
PINNACLE Top 2% of teams AWARD company-wide 2017
PLATINUM AWARD 2019
Over Top 5 teams nationwide representing buyers, sellers and investors both domestically and internationally
GOLD AWARD 2016
Top 8% of teams company-wide in new development sales
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Eva Penson
Lic R.E. Assoc. Broker Eva is ranked among the top 5% of agents in the industry and received the prestigious Pinnacle, Platinum and Gold Awards in the last 4 years. She was born in Poland, educated in the United States and has resided in NYC for more than 20 years. She holds a Master’s Degree in International Business and Trade from the University of Miami. Her fluency in French, Russian and Polish allows her to deal with many foreign clients. She completed several marathons around the world and is passionate about golf, in particular when playing with her clients. Eva is licensed in New York State and Connecticut.
Jason Benillouz
Lic. R.E. Salesperson Born and raised in the heart of Paris, France, Jason grew up with an affinity for architecture and design. He is fluent in English, French, Hebrew and Spanish. Jason lived in 3 countries and 5 cities. He holds a Master’s degree in International Business as well as a Master in Business Administration from Nicholls University in New Orleans, Louisiana. He is licensed in New York State.
Julia Nikonovaite Lic. R.E. Salesperson
Prior to joining Douglas Elliman in 2012, Julia studied and performed classical piano throughout the US and Europe, and is a recipient of multiple domestic and international awards. She holds Master’s degree from New York University and has received several awards and notices of recognition for outperforming her peers in sales and deals closed. Julia is also fluent in Lithuanian and Russian. She is licensed in New York State and Florida.
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What Our Clients Are Saying “ Eva and The Penson Team is a Powerhouse! She knows how to get results and can be trusted every step of the way. She has the experience and the contacts, and operates with a team that is expert in making the sale happen. Our experience with her in the sale and purchase, which took place at the same time, was painless and VERY successful. We sold at the highest price per square foot in our line, in the building, and bought something exceptional at the deep discount, which Eva negotiated for us. Eva is an intelligent, thoughtful person and wonderful to work with. We couldn’t have been more pleased.” - Barry L.
“ Working with Eva Penson was a very rewarding experience. She is efficient caring and smart. Her goal was to work with us and get the best deal! We recommend her without reservation.” - Mr. and Mrs. Erwin S.
“I would like to thank you for really coming through and delivering exactly what you promised. You take your job very seriously, which is so wonderful to see. We can shortly flip this page and move on to the next one. I just want you to know I will be referring all my friends and associates to you...you really stand behind your word.” - Michelle-Marie H.
“ Eva has been fantastic to work with. We had a difficult apartment to sell and Eva gave it 110% energy nonstop throughout the sales process. She managed to procure a buyer in the middle of the pandemic, which led to a very smooth closing. I cannot say enough positive things about Eva and her team. She was always professional, optimistic and cheerful.” - Isaac Shalom
“Eva Penson sold our Upper East Side apartment for a great price in a very tough market. She has a rare combination of intelligence, interpersonal skill and work ethic that gets the job done.
“ Her negotiating talents are phenomenal. We were fortunate to have her representing us. We give her our highest recommendation. Eva Penson is the realtor you want on your side.” - Charles and Andrea K.
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The Penson Team & The Power Of Elliman The Penson Team offers a personalized boutique experience backed by the power of Douglas Elliman. In support of these public relations efforts, our department is pleased to share the global press report for the 2020 calendar year, produced by the independent news monitoring service Meltwater. Douglas Elliman was mentioned in over 15,700 articles with an overall reach of 53B potential views around the world for a total ad value of more than $480M, far outpacing our biggest competitors.
National Public Relations By all measures including reach, article volume and ad value, Douglas Elliman is one of the leading names in real estate news.
Reach
Ad Value
Articles
Total reach of articles mentioning the brokerage.
Total ad value of all news press mentions.
Total number of articles mentioning the brokerage.
53.9B
$498M
15,000
#1 New York City Public Relations By Reach, Article Volume,and AD Value
Total Reach Total potential reach of all articles that mentioned the real estate firm.
Total Articles
Total Ad Value
Total number of online press articles that mentioned the real estate firm.
Total ad value equivalent of all news content that mentioned the real estate firm.
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We Open A World Of Opportunities Our exclusive partnership with Knight Frank makes us the world’s largest privately-owned global property network, with the stature and presence that attracts buyers from around the world. The annual Douglas Elliman | Knight Frank Wealth Report provides comprehensive and in-depth analysis of the prime properties, major investments, high-net-worth individuals ($1M+) and ultra-high-networth individuals ($30M+) at the top tier of global real estate.
Our Scale Is Your Strength With approximately 7,000 agents in approximately 100 offices in key markets across the country, we have the reach and resources to promote your property from coast to coast. Our scale enables your agent to leverage a powerful network of referrals and services that puts our national strength to work for you.
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Offices in 61 Countries
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Affluent Individuals Profiled in Our Wealth Report
#1 Brokerage
$29.6
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Billion in Sales
One of the Largest
Direct Access to Approximately
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Independent Residential Real Estate Brokerages in the U.S.
Strategic Partnerships *The Real Deal Data Book, 2021 - #1 Brokerage by Listing Volume
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The Power Of Exposure And Or How We Sell The Penson Team powered by Douglas Elliman provides an unapparelled array of marketing resources and expertise to position and promote your property to reach the right buyers.
Pre-Launch From planning, pricing, staging and professional photography to developing marketing assets, including direct mail and email campaigns, property websites, brochures and more.
Launch Posted on Elliman.com and syndicated across leading real estate websites. To complement online search, word is spread via cwustom digital marketing, direct mail and personal networking.
Targeted Strategy, Custom Marketing A fully custom 360-degree strategic marketing, advertising and public relations plan is developed to ensure that all marketing channels are saturated with content about your property, leveraging Douglas Elliman’s vast network and reach along with paid advertising opportunities.
Maximum Online Exposure With nearly 90 percent of buyers searching for property online, we average more than 7M visitors and 27M page views per year on Elliman.com. Visually stunning and optimized for search, Elliman. com attracts online searchers to your property while syndicating your listing to Wall Street Journal, Realtor.com and other sites where buyers browse.
Expert Negotiation Getting an accepted offer on your home is only the very beginning of the deal. With decades of experience brokering real estate deals, The Penson Team knows how to expertly get clients to the closing table.
Leaders in Market Analysis With deep local expertise, Douglas Elliman knows the market inside and out. Our exclusive Market Report series is a benchmark for residential market information in the region, providing your agent with the data and insights to help you to make critical and timely decisions.
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Transfer Tax RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY TYPE
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NY STATE TRANSFER TAX
MANSION TAX PAID BY PURCHASER
CITY OF YONKERS TRANSFER TAX
CITY OF MOUNT VERNON TRANSFER TAX
1-2-3 Family Residential, Co-op or Condo Unit $500,000 and under
1%
$2 per $500 of conveyance price
$2 per $500 of conveyance price
1.5% (over $25,000)
$1% of purchase price with $100,000 exemption
1-2-3 Family Residential, Co-op or Condo Unit $500,000.01 and $999,999,99
1.425%
$2 per $500 of conveyance price
1.5% (over $25,000)
$1% of purchase price with $100,000 exemption
1-2-3 Family Residential, Co-op or Condo Unit at $1,000,000 and up
1.425%
1% of purchase $2 per $500 of conveyance price price for properties $1 million and up
1.5% (over $25,000)
$1% of purchase price with $100,000 exemption
$2% See exemptions below. Paid by purchaser
1-2-3 Family Residential, Co-op or Condo Unit at $3,000,000 and up (NYC Only)
1.425%
$3.25 per $500 of conveyance price (Varies based on purchase price)
PAYMENT DUE DATE
30 Days after date of transfer
15 Days after date of transfer
7 Days after date of transfer
30 Days after date of transfer
15 Days after date of transfer
15 Days after date of transfer
PECONIC BAY TRANSFER TAX2
Mansion Tax NEW YORK STATE MANSION TAX Mansion Tax (1% of purchase price) is paid by the purchaser on transactions that are 100% residential and the purchase price is $1M or more. In the five boroughs of New York City, the rate increases based on the sales price as follows: PROPERTY PRICE
MANSION TAX RATE
$1,000,000 - $1,999,999
1.00%
$2,000,000 - $2,999,999
1.25%
$3,000,000 - $4,999,999
1.50%
$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 - or more
3.90%
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Typical Estimated Closing Cost: Co-operative Apartments FOR THE PURCHASER Buyer’s Attorney
Consult your attorney
Bank Fees
$550–$1,000
Application Fee
$350–$650
Processing Fee
$330–$500
Appraisal Fee
$500–$2,000
Credit Report Fee
$45–100+
Bank Attorney
$650–$750
Lien Search
$350–$450
UCC-1 Filing Fee
$20 - $40 in all counties except for Nassau
UCC-1 Filing Fee (Nassau)
$340 ($40 to file + $300 per block)
Mansion Tax is paid by purchaser on transactions that are 100% residential and the purchase price is $1M or above.1
ADDITIONAL EXPENSES Maintenance Adjustment
Pro-rates for the month closing
Short-term interest
Equal interest for the balance of month in which you close
FOR THE SELLER Broker
6%
Seller’s Attorney
Consult your attorney
Processing Fee
$600+
Miscellaneous Condo Charges
Varies by building
UCC-3 Filing Fee
$20 - $40 in all counties except Nassau
UCC-3 Filing Fee (Nassau)
$340 ($40 to file + $300 per block)
Sponsor’s Attorney Fee
$1,500 and up (new development only)
Working Capital Fund Contribution
An amount equal to 1–2 months common charges
Pick-Up/Payoff Fee to Title Closer
$200–$500, consult your attorney
Flip Tax
Varies building to building, consult your agent
ADDITIONAL EXPENSES Varies by building
Maintenance Adjustment
Pro-rates for the month closing
Recognition Agreement Fee
Approx $250
Short-term interest
Flip Tax
Please check with building
Equal interest for the balance of monthin which you close
Miscellaneous Co-op Charges
Transfer taxes paid by seller, except in the case of sponsor sales, in which case the transfer tax is paid by the purchaser at a higher rate. City of Yonkers has an additional 1.5% transfer tax over $25,000. City of Mount Vernon has an additional 1% transfer tax with $100,000 exemption. 1
This closing-cost guide is designed to give you the general costs associated with the purchase or sale of a townhouse property. Please note that these are estimates and that potential buyers and sellers should consult their real estate attorney or financial advisor for specifics. Kindly note, we do not represent that these are the entirety of potential costs, but are only to be used as a guide. All transfer taxes and filing fees are subject to change by governmental agencies in each location.
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Eva Penson Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker M: 917.371.8511 EPenson@elliman.com
Julia Nikonovaite Licensed Real Estate Salesperson M: 917.544.1456 JNikonovaite@elliman.com
Jason Benillouz Licensed Real Estate Salesperson M: 646.255.3676 JBenillouz@elliman.com 575 MADISON AVENUE, NY, NY 10022. 212.891.7000 © 2022 DOUGLAS ELLIMAN REAL ESTATE. ALL MATERIAL PRESENTED HEREIN IS INTENDED FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY. WHILE, THIS INFORMATION IS BELIEVED TO BE CORRECT, IT IS REPRESENTED SUBJECT TO ERRORS, OMISSIONS, CHANGES OR WITHDRAWAL WITHOUT NOTICE. ALL PROPERTY INFORMATION, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO SQUARE FOOTAGE, ROOM COUNT, NUMBER OF BEDROOMS AND THE SCHOOL DISTRICT IN PROPERTY LISTINGS SHOULD BE VERIFIED BY YOUR OWN ATTORNEY, ARCHITECT OR ZONING EXPERT. IF YOUR PROPERTY IS CURRENTLY LISTED WITH ANOTHER REAL ESTATE BROKER, PLEASE DISREGARD THIS OFFER. IT IS NOT OUR INTENTION TO SOLICIT THE OFFERINGS OF OTHER REAL ESTATE BROKERS. WE COOPERATE WITH THEM FULLY. EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY.