NYC Listing Agreements: 7 Clauses to Read Before You Sign
Before you sign with a broker, know what a NYC listing agreement actually locks in: exclusive right to sell vs. exclusive agency, the buyer-broker commission rules that changed on August 17, 2024, and the protection-period clause that can outlast the contract itself.
What Is an iBuyer? How Instant Cash Offers Work for NYC Sellers
iBuyers like Opendoor typically offer 85-95% of fair market value minus a service fee, but no major national iBuyer documents direct-buy coverage inside New York City's five boroughs, and co-ops are excluded from every published eligibility list.
Home Staging in NYC: How to Stage a Small Apartment to Sell
Professional staging costs a median of $1,500 nationally, and most buyers' agents say it makes a home easier to picture as your own. Here's what the data, the cost, and the building rules look like for a small NYC apartment.
Capital Gains Tax on a New York Home Sale: Federal, State, and NYC Rules
Selling a home, co-op, condo, or rental in New York City can trigger federal, state, and city tax on the gain. This guide covers the $250,000/$500,000 exclusion, the 3.8% NIIT, and current NY rates.
Brooklyn vs. Queens for Home Sellers: Prices, Speed, and What You Keep
Brooklyn's Q2 2026 median sale price reached $1.36 million against $664,000 in Queens, with Brooklyn homes selling in a median 72 days. Here is how price, speed, and identical NYC and NYS transfer taxes shape what a seller keeps in each borough.
Co-op vs. Condo in NYC: What Changes When You Sell
Selling a co-op means board approval, a possible 1% to 3% flip tax, and a 20% minimum down payment for your buyer; a condo skips board review and can close in 30-45 days instead of 60-90.
For Sale by Owner in NYC: How to Sell Your Home Without a Realtor
For sale by owner in NYC means handling New York's Property Condition Disclosure Statement, the $500 credit that no longer lets you skip it, transfer taxes, and MLS listing on your own.
Flat-Fee MLS and Limited-Service Agents in NYC: What You Get, Give Up
Flat-fee MLS gets a New York listing onto the same databases full-service agents use for a fixed upfront price, often $99 to $699, instead of the roughly 2.9% average listing-side commission.
How Long Does It Take to Sell a House in NYC? A Realistic Timeline
Manhattan listings now take a median of 95 days to find a buyer, Brooklyn 72 days, Queens luxury homes 55 days, then add weeks for contract, financing, and, for co-ops, board approval.
How Much Does It Cost to Sell a Home in NYC in 2026? Complete Seller Cost Guide
Plan for 8% to 10% of your sale price when selling in NYC. This guide breaks down every cost — broker commissions, transfer taxes, flip taxes, attorney fees, and prep costs — with real dollar examples at $500K, $1M, and $2M.