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.
Broker commission rebates are legal in New York City real estate, and new business models are making them work. The New York State Attorney General has encouraged buyer agent commission rebates. It aimed to foster more price competition among NYC… Read More
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 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
Quick answer: This changed fundamentally on June 11, 2025. Under NYC’s FARE Act, whoever hires the broker pays the broker — and since landlords are the ones who hire listing brokers in the vast majority of rentals, landlords now pay… Read More
NYC real estate agents seem to have extraordinary lives. They choose their hours and which days they want to work. In today’s real estate market, they make lots of money on home sales. Most people don’t realize that brokerages rarely… Read More
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 any direct expenses, such as paying a… Read More
Becoming a licensed real estate agent in New York can be arduous, but you can succeed with the proper preparation and practice. With some preparation and simple tips, you can pass real estate exams with flying colors. This article will… Read More
In most cases, NYC real estate agents do not give commission rebates. Their New York and Westchester brokerages have convinced them it’s not worth working with rebate customers. Also, their firm would not approve any rebate. The average salary of… Read More
When I place an order to buy Microsoft stocks, my broker charges me $4.95. I can choose and compare thousands of options when I shop for a hotel, insurance, or plane ticket. With Amazon Prime, I no longer pay for… Read More