The Nest

NestApple's Real Estate Blog

Featuring real estate articles and information to help real estate buyers and sellers. The Nest features writings from Georges Benoliel and other real estate professionals. Georges is the Co-Founder of NestApple and has been working as an active real estate investor for over a decade.

Are NYC Broker Commission Rebates Legal?

Broker commission rebates are legal in NYC real estate, and new business models are making it work. The New York state attorney general has encouraged buyer agent commission rebates, and his goal is to foster more price competition between real… Read More

Broker Commission Rebates in Westchester County, NY

New practices are coming to the world of real estate throughout the United States. There are guarantor companies, special “free rent” months in luxury communities, and broker commission rebates are starting to take center stage. This is particularly true in… Read More

How to avoid broker fees in NYC real estate?

How can you avoid paying broker fees in NYC? That is the question. Looking for a home can be overwhelming, especially for those new to NYC. NestApple is here to help explain what “broker’s fee” and “no-fee” listings mean. We… Read More

Average Rental Broker Fee In NYC in 2025

Renting an apartment can be tricky in New York City. There are so many scams and shocking stunts people pull. It’s not surprising that many people prefer to work with rental brokers. Listing agents are professional real estate workers who… Read More

Why Real Estate Brokerage Firms Don’t Hire Employees

NYC real estate agents seem to have extraordinary lives. They choose their hours and which days they want to work. They make lots of money on big home sales in today’s real estate market. Most people don’t realize that brokerages rarely… Read More

Why Do Realtors Charge Commission? 4 Factors Explained

If you sell a house, you can sell it yourself or work with a realtor. The same applies to buying a home. If you choose to do it yourself, you may not incur some direct expenses, such as having to… Read More