Your New York City Buyers Agent Should Be Paying You Back.

Your New York City Buyers Agent Should Be Paying You Back.

BRN is the New York City buyers agent that returns half our commission to you at closing — up to 1.5% of your purchase price. Full service. No strings.

On a $3M home, that’s $45,000 back.

BRN is the New York City buyers agent that returns half our commission to you at closing — up to 1.5% of your purchase price. Full service. No strings.

On a $3M home, that’s $45,000 back.

Manhattan

Manhattan

Brooklyn

Brooklyn

The Hamptons

The Hamptons

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Estimate Your Rebate

Estimate Your Rebate

Enter your expected purchase price to see an estimate of what you’d receive at closing.

Enter your expected purchase price to see an estimate of what you’d receive at closing.

Enter your expected purchase price to see an estimate of what you’d receive at closing.

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A brown stone townhouse sits beside a yellow painted townhouse at the corner of Gramercy Park and E 20th St in New York City

How It Works — Getting a Cash Back Rebate From Your NYC Buyers Agent

In a standard NYC real estate transaction, the seller pays a commission split between the listing agent and the buyer’s agent — typically 2.5–3% each. Most NYC buyer’s agents keep the entire amount.

When you buy a home in New York through BRN, we return up to 1.5% of the purchase price to you at closing.

Same full-service representation. Same senior expertise. You just keep more of your money.

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The BRN Difference

The BRN Difference

Deep NYC Market Knowledge:

Manhattan and Brooklyn — co-ops, condos, brownstones, and townhouses from the Upper East Side to Brooklyn Heights. We know which buildings carry risk, which co-op boards are difficult, and where value still exists in a market that rarely makes it obvious.

A open laptop sitting on a marble tabletop
A open laptop sitting on a marble tabletop

Financial and Legal Rigor:

Our partners bring backgrounds in finance, law, and real estate. We run the numbers, assess the property, and negotiate with precision — across transactions from $1M to $10M+.

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A tree covered residential street in New York with cars parked along each side

A Closing That Works in Your Favor:

When the deal closes, BRN returns up to 1.5% of the purchase price to you. On a $3M home, that’s $45,000. On a $5M home, $75,000. Yours to use however you choose.

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Who We Work With

NYC buyers who want senior representation and meaningful capital returned at closing. Whether you’re purchasing a co-op on the Upper West Side, a condo in Tribeca, or a brownstone in Brooklyn Heights, we bring the same senior-level attention to every transaction.

“We received $58,500 at closing on our Tribeca condo. But what made us recommend BRN to friends was the senior-level work that went into the purchase — financial analysis, board package, negotiation. They earned the commission. Then they returned part of it to us.”

“We received $58,500 at closing on our Tribeca condo. But what made us recommend BRN to friends was the senior-level work that went into the purchase — financial analysis, board package, negotiation. They earned the commission. Then they returned part of it to us.”

— Matt B., Tribeca condo buyer

— Matt B., Tribeca condo buyer

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Frequently Asked Questions:

BRN operates differently than most brokerages. The questions below are the ones we hear most often — answered plainly.

Yes. Commission rebates have been legal in New York State since 2014 under Section 442 of New York Real Property Law. They’re a standard, regulated practice — not a workaround.

Yes. Commission rebates have been legal in New York State since 2014 under Section 442 of New York Real Property Law. They’re a standard, regulated practice — not a workaround.

Yes. Commission rebates have been legal in New York State since 2014 under Section 442 of New York Real Property Law. They’re a standard, regulated practice — not a workaround.

No. The IRS treats commission rebates as a reduction in the property’s cost basis, not as taxable income. You will not receive a 1099 for the amount returned.

No. The IRS treats commission rebates as a reduction in the property’s cost basis, not as taxable income. You will not receive a 1099 for the amount returned.

No. The IRS treats commission rebates as a reduction in the property’s cost basis, not as taxable income. You will not receive a 1099 for the amount returned.

At closing, the amount is wired directly to you or credited against your closing costs — your choice. The transaction is fully documented in the closing statement.

At closing, the amount is wired directly to you or credited against your closing costs — your choice. The transaction is fully documented in the closing statement.

At closing, the amount is wired directly to you or credited against your closing costs — your choice. The transaction is fully documented in the closing statement.

In a standard NYC real estate transaction, the seller pays a commission — typically 5–6% total — which is split between the listing agent and the buyer’s agent. Most buyer’s agents keep their full half (2.5–3%) at closing. BRN returns up to 1.5% of that to the buyer.

In a standard NYC real estate transaction, the seller pays a commission — typically 5–6% total — which is split between the listing agent and the buyer’s agent. Most buyer’s agents keep their full half (2.5–3%) at closing. BRN returns up to 1.5% of that to the buyer.

In a standard NYC real estate transaction, the seller pays a commission — typically 5–6% total — which is split between the listing agent and the buyer’s agent. Most buyer’s agents keep their full half (2.5–3%) at closing. BRN returns up to 1.5% of that to the buyer.

NYC buyer closing costs typically range from 2–6% of the purchase price, depending on the property type and financing. The amount BRN returns at closing can offset a meaningful portion of those costs — on a $3M home, $45,000 returned generally covers most or all of the buyer-side closing costs.

NYC buyer closing costs typically range from 2–6% of the purchase price, depending on the property type and financing. The amount BRN returns at closing can offset a meaningful portion of those costs — on a $3M home, $45,000 returned generally covers most or all of the buyer-side closing costs.

NYC buyer closing costs typically range from 2–6% of the purchase price, depending on the property type and financing. The amount BRN returns at closing can offset a meaningful portion of those costs — on a $3M home, $45,000 returned generally covers most or all of the buyer-side closing costs.

Co-op and condo board approval is one of the most complex parts of buying in NYC, and BRN handles it directly. We prepare your board package — financial statements, reference letters, personal documentation — and coach you through the board interview. Buildings vary widely in how they evaluate buyers, and we know which boards are difficult and which are straightforward.

Co-op and condo board approval is one of the most complex parts of buying in NYC, and BRN handles it directly. We prepare your board package — financial statements, reference letters, personal documentation — and coach you through the board interview. Buildings vary widely in how they evaluate buyers, and we know which boards are difficult and which are straightforward.

Co-op and condo board approval is one of the most complex parts of buying in NYC, and BRN handles it directly. We prepare your board package — financial statements, reference letters, personal documentation — and coach you through the board interview. Buildings vary widely in how they evaluate buyers, and we know which boards are difficult and which are straightforward.

None. BRN is structured to return a portion of our commission to you because that’s how the firm was built — not as a promotion. You receive full senior representation throughout the process: property search, financial analysis, negotiation, board package preparation, closing. The amount returned comes out of our commission, not out of what we do for you.

None. BRN is structured to return a portion of our commission to you because that’s how the firm was built — not as a promotion. You receive full senior representation throughout the process: property search, financial analysis, negotiation, board package preparation, closing. The amount returned comes out of our commission, not out of what we do for you.

None. BRN is structured to return a portion of our commission to you because that’s how the firm was built — not as a promotion. You receive full senior representation throughout the process: property search, financial analysis, negotiation, board package preparation, closing. The amount returned comes out of our commission, not out of what we do for you.

Round marble table next to a wooden chair.
Round marble table next to a wooden chair.

Ready to buy in NYC? Let’s Talk.

Ready to buy in NYC? Let’s Talk.

A short conversation, no obligation. Tell us what you’re looking for and we’ll give you an honest read on the market and on how we can help.