By Andrew Borchini · October 7, 2026
The seller usually pays the buyer’s agent in NYC. With BRN, you receive senior partner representation, never pay us a brokerage fee and receive a commission return.
The seller usually pays the buyer’s agent in NYC. At BRN Partners, you never pay us a brokerage fee. You receive full buyer representation from our senior partners, and we return half of the commission we receive to you, up to 1.5% of your purchase price.
How seller paid compensation works
In our experience, most sellers offer 2.5% or 3% of the purchase price as compensation to the buyer’s broker. That commission pays for the broker’s work representing the buyer throughout the purchase. Commission rates are negotiable and are not set by law.
Do buyers pay BRN a brokerage fee
No. BRN never charges its buyer clients a brokerage fee. That remains true if the seller offers a lower commission or no commission. We confirm the seller-paid compensation for each property and explain your expected commission return before you proceed.
How much of the commission does BRN return
BRN returns half of the buyer agent commission we receive, up to 1.5% of the purchase price. For example, on a $3 million purchase with a 2.5% commission paid to BRN, we receive $75,000 and return $37,500 to you.
Read our NYC buyer commission rebate guide for more examples.
How you receive your commission rebate
We send you a check or wire the money to you right after closing. If you prefer, we can work with your lender and attorney to apply the rebate toward your closing costs.
What you receive from our senior partners
You work directly with our senior partners, who help you assess pricing, understand building financials, negotiate your offer and navigate the purchase through closing. Our focus is representing your interests throughout the transaction, whether you are buying a co-op, condo or townhouse.
Already found an apartment? Learn how a buyer’s agent can help after you find a listing.
Planning a purchase in Manhattan or Brooklyn? Explore our NYC buyer representation or send us the listing you are considering.
