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Eaton Real Estate Company · New York City, New York
Sell your New York City home for 1.5%.
Make the listing fee easier to understand. Explore a 1.5% listing-side option through an independently licensed New York brokerage, with terms tailored to your property.
Free inquiry · No obligation · Buyer-agent compensation is your choice. The 1.5% target is subject to independent local brokerage acceptance and written terms.
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Keep more of your equity
See what a 1.5% listing fee could save.
Move the slider to your estimated New York City sale price. Compare a proposed 1.5% listing-side fee with an illustrative 3% listing-side fee.
Estimated home sale price
$200,000$1,500,000
Commission rates are negotiable. These figures are examples, not quotes.
Proposed 1.5% listing fee$7,500
3% listing fee (example)$15,000
Illustrative listing-side savings$7,500
3% is a hypothetical comparison, not the typical fee for New York City. Illustrative listing-side math only. Actual rate and terms require a local brokerage’s acceptance; figures exclude any minimum, buyer-agent compensation, closing costs and other fees.
A clearer way to compare listing costs
Know your options before you list.
Start with your property address and timeline. Review the actual local brokerage, rate and services before deciding whether the option fits your goals.
Simple from the start
Three steps to your next move.
Clear fees, realistic expectations and a decision you make on your terms.
Review your listing terms.
Look at a participating local brokerage’s actual fee, services, marketing plan, any minimum and cancellation provisions.
Choose what fits.
Compare the written listing agreement and estimated net proceeds before making your decision.
New York City seller guide
Real estate is local. Your listing should reflect that.
A Manhattan co-op, a Brooklyn brownstone and a Queens two-family home do not follow the same sales process. These are examples of local considerations, not claims of guaranteed service areas.
Manhattan condos & co-ops
In neighborhoods such as Chelsea, the Upper West Side and Midtown, maintenance costs, amenities, board requirements and building-level sales matter.
Brooklyn homes & apartments
Brownstones, townhomes and condos in Park Slope, Williamsburg and Brooklyn Heights require different comparable sales and buyer-positioning strategies.
Queens residential properties
Astoria, Forest Hills and Long Island City include everything from new condo buildings to detached houses. Layout, transit and legal unit count are key.
Bronx & Staten Island
Single- and multi-family homes, condos and attached houses should be priced against nearby competing properties, with carrying costs and local demand in mind.
Selling intelligently
What New York City sellers should review before listing.
Price from nearby sold homes.
New York City selling costs extend beyond the broker’s listing fee. Depending on the property and transaction, transfer taxes, legal representation, building documents and other closing charges may affect net proceeds. Ask for a property-specific estimate before committing.
Prepare the right documents.
For co-ops, review board approval procedures and financial or application requirements. Condo sellers should gather common-charge and assessment details. Townhouse and multi-family owners should verify tenancy status, legal unit configuration and applicable property records.
Compare the full net.
When weighing low-commission real estate agents, ask who handles marketing, showings, offers and the closing process. Confirm all written fees and services, then compare likely proceeds—not just a headline percentage.
New York City listing intelligence
NYC low-commission Realtors: compare by property type
In New York City, a reduced listing-side fee is only one part of the selling equation. Co-op approvals, condo common charges, transfer-related costs and townhouse diligence can significantly change the work required. A Manhattan co-op should not be treated like a Brooklyn two-family house or a Queens condominium.
Co-op boards and approval timeline
For a co-op in Chelsea, the Upper West Side or another Manhattan neighborhood, confirm board package requirements, financing limits, permitted showings and approximate approval steps with the managing agent. A listing brokerage should explain who fields board-related questions and who prepares the transaction calendar; do not advertise approval as automatic.
Condo carrying costs and assessments
In Brooklyn, Queens or Manhattan condo buildings, recent sales in the same building are often more relevant than a borough median. Review common charges, tax treatment, parking and any current or anticipated assessments. Ask whether the listing service includes helping buyers understand what monthly costs and documents actually apply.
Townhouses and multifamily status
Brooklyn brownstones and Queens multi-unit properties may involve rental occupancy, separate utility arrangements and legal unit classifications. Verify those facts using available records before promising a particular layout or rent roll. Occupied-property access and leases should be discussed before scheduling showings.
Total transaction costs, not just commission
Request a net sheet that separates the proposed listing commission from applicable transfer taxes, attorney fees, building charges, concessions and any buyer-broker compensation. Review the cancellation clause and minimum listing fee. Commission structures are negotiable; the hypothetical 3% used in the calculator is not a claim about a customary NYC rate.
Verify your property information
ACRIS provides recorded property documents for Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens and the Bronx. Staten Island land records follow a different recording office; public records are not a substitute for a professional title review. NYC Department of Finance ACRIS property records.
Useful next reads: Boston seller guide Washington, DC seller guide Baltimore seller guide
Good questions, clear answers
New York City seller FAQs
What does the 1.5% listing-side fee cover?
1.5% is Eaton’s proposed listing-side fee for participating independent New York-licensed brokerages. The local brokerage’s written agreement determines services, the actual accepted percentage, any minimum fees and cancellation terms.
Is 1.5% guaranteed for New York City properties?
No. The rate is a target and depends on an appropriately licensed independent local brokerage accepting your particular property and the written terms. No specific broker, price or service area is guaranteed by this page.
Who will represent me in New York?
Any listing and representation must be handled by a properly licensed independent local brokerage. Eaton directly brokers real estate in Florida and Texas, and does not claim to be directly licensed in New York.
Does the 1.5% rate include a buyer-agent commission?
No. The 1.5% target concerns the listing side only. Any buyer-broker compensation is the seller’s separate choice and is negotiable; no particular percentage is required. Other closing expenses can apply.
Does the 1.5% option apply to co-ops and condos?
Co-ops, condos and houses can be submitted for consideration. The independent New York brokerage determines which property types it will accept, its written services and whether the proposed fee applies.
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