Your NYC buyer’s agent.
Half our commission back.

Your NYC buyer’s agent.
Half our commission back.

Buy a Manhattan or Brooklyn co-op, condo or townhouse with BRN’s partners. Full service, from search to closing. We return half our commission to you at closing—up to 1.5% of your purchase price.

On a $3M home, that’s $45,000 back.

Buy a Manhattan or Brooklyn co-op, condo or townhouse with BRN’s partners. Full service, from search to closing. We return half our commission to you at closing—up to 1.5% of your purchase price.

On a $3M home, that’s $45,000 back.

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Manhattan

Manhattan

Brooklyn

Brooklyn

The Hamptons

The Hamptons

A luxury apartment in New York City with a high-end kitchen and wood built-ins

Full-service representation.

Half our commission back.

In many NYC transactions, the seller pays a commission to the buyer’s agent as compensation for their work.

At BRN, we return half of the commission we receive to you at closing—up to 1.5% of your purchase price. On a $3 million home, that’s up to $45,000 back.

Our partners represent you throughout the purchase: assessing a home’s value, negotiating price and terms, managing board applications, and guiding you through closing. You get our expertise and attention—and keep more of your money.

See how NYC buyer commission rebates are calculated.

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SELECTED CLIENT PURCHASES

Homes we’ve helped our clients buy.

A closer look at our clients’ purchases—and the commission returned at closing.

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Entry and curved staircase at 1145 Park Avenue

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1145 Park Avenue

Carnegie Hill · Townhouse

Purchase price: $6,600,000

COMMISSION RETURNED

$82,500

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Living room and terrace at 101 West 12th Street apartment 18LM

BUYER REPRESENTED BY BRN

101 West 12th Street, #18LM

Greenwich Village · Co-op

Purchase price: $3,800,000

COMMISSION RETURNED

$57,000

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Garden and rear facade of 14 Wyckoff Street in Cobble Hill

BUYER REPRESENTED BY BRN

14 Wyckoff Street

Cobble Hill · Townhouse

Purchase price: $7,550,000

COMMISSION RETURNED

$94,375

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436 10th Street and the tree-lined Park Slope streetscape

BUYER REPRESENTED BY BRN

436 10th Street

Park Slope · Townhouse

Purchase price: $1,999,999

COMMISSION RETURNED

$20,000

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Kitchen opening onto the garden at 168 Saint James Place

BUYER REPRESENTED BY BRN

168 Saint James Place

Clinton Hill · Townhouse

Purchase price: $2,770,000

COMMISSION RETURNED

$34,625

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Living room at 63 East 9th Street apartment 4P

BUYER REPRESENTED BY BRN

63 East 9th Street, #4P

Greenwich Village · Condop

Purchase price: $1,040,000

COMMISSION RETURNED

$15,600

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PARTNER-LED FROM FIRST CALL TO CLOSING

Two Senior Experts. One Seamless Purchase.

Major real estate purchases demand more than market knowledge alone. Every BRN client benefits from senior-level legal, financial and real estate expertise throughout the transaction.

Andrew Borchini, partner at BRN Partners

Andrew Borchini

A Penn Law and Wharton graduate, former Boies Schiller lawyer and senior leader at Barclays, Andrew brings legal, financial and negotiation rigor to co-op, condo, townhouse and brownstone purchases.

John-Scott Johnson, partner at BRN Partners

John-Scott Johnson

With more than 20 years in New York real estate, John-Scott brings deep expertise in pricing, building financials, due diligence, co-op requirements and transaction execution.

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READ OUR FULL BACKGROUNDS

Estimate My Return

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.

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.

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.

Maximum estimated return at closing:
$45,000
Your exact figure, in writing, before you close.
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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
A brown stone townhouse sits beside a yellow painted townhouse at the corner of Gramercy Park and E 20th St in New York City

Your NYC purchase.
Expert guidance at every step.

Your NYC purchase.
Expert guidance at every step.

Find the right home and assess the price.

Whether you are starting a search or have already found a listing, we help you compare Manhattan and Brooklyn co-ops, condos and townhouses, assess recent sales, and develop an offer strategy grounded in the property’s value.

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A open laptop sitting on a marble tabletop

Understand the building and the costs.

For co-ops and condos, we assess building financials, monthly charges, assessments and purchase requirements. For townhouses, we coordinate property inspections and due diligence with your attorney. You get a clearer view of the costs and questions to resolve before proceeding.

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

Negotiate and manage the purchase.

We negotiate price and terms, help prepare co-op or condo applications where required, and coordinate with your attorney and lender through closing. For co-op purchases, we also help you prepare for the board interview.

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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.

You work directly with Andrew Borchini and John-Scott Johnson. BRN’s partners handle the property analysis, offer strategy and negotiation, and guide you through the purchase. You can read their full backgrounds on our About page.

You work directly with Andrew Borchini and John-Scott Johnson. BRN’s partners handle the property analysis, offer strategy and negotiation, and guide you through the purchase. You can read their full backgrounds on our About page.

You work directly with Andrew Borchini and John-Scott Johnson. BRN’s partners handle the property analysis, offer strategy and negotiation, and guide you through the purchase. You can read their full backgrounds on our About page.

Yes. Send us the listing. We can assess the asking price, explain how we would approach the offer and discuss the steps ahead—from due diligence and any board application to closing. The amount we can return depends on the commission BRN receives for that purchase.

Yes. Send us the listing. We can assess the asking price, explain how we would approach the offer and discuss the steps ahead—from due diligence and any board application to closing. The amount we can return depends on the commission BRN receives for that purchase.

Yes. Send us the listing. We can assess the asking price, explain how we would approach the offer and discuss the steps ahead—from due diligence and any board application to closing. The amount we can return depends on the commission BRN receives for that purchase.

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. You never pay BRN a brokerage fee. We confirm the seller-paid commission available for each property and explain how much we expect to return to you before you proceed.

No. You never pay BRN a brokerage fee. We confirm the seller-paid commission available for each property and explain how much we expect to return to you before you proceed.

No. You never pay BRN a brokerage fee. We confirm the seller-paid commission available for each property and explain how much we expect to return to you before you proceed.

Generally, no. Commission rebates are usually treated as a reduction in the property’s cost basis. Confirm the treatment with your tax adviser.

Generally, no. Commission rebates are usually treated as a reduction in the property’s cost basis. Confirm the treatment with your tax adviser.

Generally, no. Commission rebates are usually treated as a reduction in the property’s cost basis. Confirm the treatment with your tax adviser.

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.

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.

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.

In many NYC real estate transactions, the seller or listing broker pays the buyer’s agent. The amount is negotiable and varies by property. Most buyer’s agents keep the full amount at closing. BRN returns half of the commission we receive, up to 1.5% of the purchase price, to the buyer.

In many NYC real estate transactions, the seller or listing broker pays the buyer’s agent. The amount is negotiable and varies by property. Most buyer’s agents keep the full amount at closing. BRN returns half of the commission we receive, up to 1.5% of the purchase price, to the buyer.

In many NYC real estate transactions, the seller or listing broker pays the buyer’s agent. The amount is negotiable and varies by property. Most buyer’s agents keep the full amount at closing. BRN returns half of the commission we receive, up to 1.5% of the purchase price, to the buyer.

Closing costs depend on the property, price, financing and whether you are buying a resale or new development. A BRN commission return can offset part of those costs. For example, if BRN receives a 3% commission on a $3M purchase, the return would be $45,000. Your attorney and lender should confirm the full closing-cost estimate and how the return can be applied.

See NYC buyer closing-cost examples

Closing costs depend on the property, price, financing and whether you are buying a resale or new development. A BRN commission return can offset part of those costs. For example, if BRN receives a 3% commission on a $3M purchase, the return would be $45,000. Your attorney and lender should confirm the full closing-cost estimate and how the return can be applied.

See NYC buyer closing-cost examples

Closing costs depend on the property, price, financing and whether you are buying a resale or new development. A BRN commission return can offset part of those costs. For example, if BRN receives a 3% commission on a $3M purchase, the return would be $45,000. Your attorney and lender should confirm the full closing-cost estimate and how the return can be applied.

See NYC buyer closing-cost examples

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.

See what NYC co-op boards expect from reference letters.

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.

See what NYC co-op boards expect from reference letters.

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.

See what NYC co-op boards expect from reference letters.

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.

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Round marble table next to a wooden chair.

Ready to buy in NYC? Let’s Talk.

Ready to buy in NYC? Let’s Talk.

Tell us what you’re looking for—or send us a listing you’ve already found. We’ll explain how we can help with the purchase.

Tell us what you’re looking for—or send us a listing you’ve already found. We’ll explain how we can help with the purchase.

A BRN partner will reply within one business day.

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