Buying or selling, start with a clear plan.
Buying or selling, start with a clear plan.
Advice on price. Skilled negotiation. Guidance through closing. For buyers and sellers in New York City and the Hamptons.
Advice on price. Skilled negotiation. Guidance through closing. For buyers and sellers in New York City and the Hamptons.
Manhattan
Manhattan
Brooklyn
Brooklyn
The Hamptons
The Hamptons
Buying with BRN
When you buy with BRN, we return half of the commission we receive, up to 1.5% of the purchase price, to you at closing.
We confirm the amount for your purchase and coordinate the payment with your attorney and lender.
Selling with BRN
We help you price, prepare and market your home, negotiate offers and guide the sale through closing, for a 2% listing fee.
Any fee you agree to pay the buyer’s broker is separate.
Estimate My Return
Enter your expected purchase price to see the maximum amount BRN could return to you at closing.
The estimate assumes a 3% buyer-side commission. We’ll confirm the exact figure for your transaction.
Expected purchase price:
What to Expect
What to Expect
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The First Conversation
The First Conversation
Tell us about your plans, your timing and what matters most. We’ll help you understand your options and the next steps for your purchase or sale.
Tell us about your plans, your timing and what matters most. We’ll help you understand your options and the next steps for your purchase or sale.
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Advice and Negotiation
Advice and Negotiation
We help you assess value, weigh offers and negotiate price and terms. Whether you’re buying or selling, our advice is grounded in the property and the market.
We help you assess value, weigh offers and negotiate price and terms. Whether you’re buying or selling, our advice is grounded in the property and the market.
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Careful Analysis
Careful Analysis
For buyers, we review the property, building and ongoing costs. For sellers, we plan pricing, presentation and marketing. In both cases, we identify issues early and coordinate the details with your attorney.
For buyers, we review the property, building and ongoing costs. For sellers, we plan pricing, presentation and marketing. In both cases, we identify issues early and coordinate the details with your attorney.
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More Value for You
More Value for You
Buyers receive half our commission back at closing, up to 1.5% of the purchase price. Sellers pay a 2% listing fee; any buyer’s broker fee is separate.
Buyers receive half our commission back at closing, up to 1.5% of the purchase price. Sellers pay a 2% listing fee; any buyer’s broker fee is separate.
Where We Work
Where We Work
New York City
We work across Manhattan and Brooklyn — co-ops, condos, brownstones, and townhouses.
From the Upper West Side to Brooklyn Heights, we bring the same rigor and local knowledge to every transaction.
We work across Manhattan and Brooklyn — co-ops, condos, brownstones, and townhouses.
From the Upper West Side to Brooklyn Heights, we bring the same rigor and local knowledge to every transaction.
The Hamptons
From Southampton to Montauk, we help clients buy and sell primary residences, weekend homes and investment properties across the East End.
From Southampton to Montauk, we help clients buy and sell primary residences, weekend homes and investment properties across the East End.
Who We Work With
Our clients want clear advice, careful preparation and sound judgment when it matters.
We bring that approach to every purchase and sale, from a first co-op on the Upper West Side to a home in the Hamptons.
“We received $40,000 back at closing on our Upper West Side co-op — which paid for the decorating we’d been planning. But what stood out was the work that led up to closing: BRN handled the board package, the financial analysis, and the negotiation directly. Senior people, doing senior work.”
“We received $40,000 back at closing on our Upper West Side co-op — which paid for the decorating we’d been planning. But what stood out was the work that led up to closing: BRN handled the board package, the financial analysis, and the negotiation directly. Senior people, doing senior work.”
— Anthony S., Upper West Side co-op buyer
— Anthony S., Upper West Side co-op buyer
Frequently Asked Questions:
Questions about working with BRN, including how our buyer services and commission return work.
Reach out through the contact form or by email. We’ll set up a short conversation to understand what you’re looking for, your timeline, and how we work. If we’re the right fit on both sides, we move forward.
Reach out through the contact form or by email. We’ll set up a short conversation to understand what you’re looking for, your timeline, and how we work. If we’re the right fit on both sides, we move forward.
Reach out through the contact form or by email. We’ll set up a short conversation to understand what you’re looking for, your timeline, and how we work. If we’re the right fit on both sides, we move forward.
No. BRN doesn’t require buyers to sign an exclusive representation agreement. We work with buyer clients on a trust-based, non-exclusive basis, and the relationship continues for as long as it’s serving both sides.
No. BRN doesn’t require buyers to sign an exclusive representation agreement. We work with buyer clients on a trust-based, non-exclusive basis, and the relationship continues for as long as it’s serving both sides.
No. BRN doesn’t require buyers to sign an exclusive representation agreement. We work with buyer clients on a trust-based, non-exclusive basis, and the relationship continues for as long as it’s serving both sides.
Yes. BRN represents buyers and sellers in both markets. We can help you coordinate a purchase or sale in New York City and the Hamptons.
Yes. BRN represents buyers and sellers in both markets. We can help you coordinate a purchase or sale in New York City and the Hamptons.
Yes. BRN represents buyers and sellers in both markets. We can help you coordinate a purchase or sale in New York City and the Hamptons.
It depends on your existing agreement and the circumstances, including any properties another broker has shown you. Reach out and we can talk through the specifics of your situation.
It depends on your existing agreement and the circumstances, including any properties another broker has shown you. Reach out and we can talk through the specifics of your situation.
It depends on your existing agreement and the circumstances, including any properties another broker has shown you. Reach out and we can talk through the specifics of your situation.
Co-ops, condos, brownstones, and townhouses in Manhattan and Brooklyn; single-family homes, estates, and waterfront properties in the Hamptons. BRN works on transactions from $1M to $10M+. We also handle new construction and sponsor units.
Co-ops, condos, brownstones, and townhouses in Manhattan and Brooklyn; single-family homes, estates, and waterfront properties in the Hamptons. BRN works on transactions from $1M to $10M+. We also handle new construction and sponsor units.
Co-ops, condos, brownstones, and townhouses in Manhattan and Brooklyn; single-family homes, estates, and waterfront properties in the Hamptons. BRN works on transactions from $1M to $10M+. We also handle new construction and sponsor units.
Yes. BRN is a fully licensed New York State real estate brokerage. When we represent a buyer, listing agents work with us as they do with other licensed brokers.
Yes. BRN is a fully licensed New York State real estate brokerage. When we represent a buyer, listing agents work with us as they do with other licensed brokers.
Yes. BRN is a fully licensed New York State real estate brokerage. When we represent a buyer, listing agents work with us as they do with other licensed brokers.
Your rebate is paid by check or wire after closing. If you would prefer to apply it toward your closing costs, we’ll coordinate the arrangements with your lender and attorney before closing.
Your rebate is paid by check or wire after closing. If you would prefer to apply it toward your closing costs, we’ll coordinate the arrangements with your lender and attorney before closing.
Your rebate is paid by check or wire after closing. If you would prefer to apply it toward your closing costs, we’ll coordinate the arrangements with your lender and attorney before closing.
Commission rebates are generally treated as a reduction in the property’s cost basis, not as taxable income. Confirm the treatment with your tax adviser.
Commission rebates are generally treated as a reduction in the property’s cost basis, not as taxable income. Confirm the treatment with your tax adviser.
Commission rebates are generally treated as a reduction in the property’s cost basis, not as taxable income. Confirm the treatment with your tax adviser.
NYC transactions typically take 60–120 days from offer to closing depending on building type (co-op board approvals add 30–60 days). Hamptons transactions are typically 60–90 days for financed purchases, 30–60 days for cash.
NYC transactions typically take 60–120 days from offer to closing depending on building type (co-op board approvals add 30–60 days). Hamptons transactions are typically 60–90 days for financed purchases, 30–60 days for cash.
NYC transactions typically take 60–120 days from offer to closing depending on building type (co-op board approvals add 30–60 days). Hamptons transactions are typically 60–90 days for financed purchases, 30–60 days for cash.
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