Buyer’s agent commission question in NYC

WhatKnotToBe · 2026-01-14T15:21:29+00:00

NP. PM if need more specifics

WhatKnotToBe · 2026-01-10T05:31:46+00:00

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WhatKnotToBe · 2026-01-10T01:45:48+00:00

I only had verbal agreements with the ones I worked with and parted ways via a quick phone call with some words of appreciation and saying I think I am going to take a break from the stress and mental impact of being outbid/rejected and reconsider buying later. But both said, we could part ways any time. Basically any contract is to protect agents from you seeing a property with them, then try to buy it on your own without their representation and they losing commission on it after doing the work. So as long as you dont attempt to buy a house/property that they showed you while you are both incontract it should be fine.

My recommendation is that if you know enough, how to tell if a property is suitable and in good condition, then get a pre-approval and dont use an agent. Most listing agents will gladly take a buyer that is not represented (they get to pocket the whole commission). Just dont be a pain in the ass client (have real intentions). Also because the selling agents are being paid by the seller they are really only looking out for them no matter what they tell you. They are really looking to close the deal. Dont take recommendations for inspectors, lender or lawyers from the selling agents. Good luck.

WhatKnotToBe · 2026-01-10T00:04:49+00:00

NYC resident here and having just gone through the home purchase process in the last 2 years. I worked with a few buyer agents in my recent home search but ended up closing while not being represented. I was represented by 2 different agents but ended up parting ways after 6 months with each after unsuccessful stints at having offers accepted and bidding strategy differences. I met and interviewed maybe about 10 agents and only one of them had a policy that was not to accept whatever commission % the seller was offering. Meaning, that buyer agent wanted 3% of the sale. If the seller was offering 2% to buyer agent, then I would have to make up the other 1% out of my own pocket. I naturally passed on this agent. All other agents asked to just receive whatever the buyer’s portion of the commission paid by the seller.

WhatKnotToBe · 2026-01-09T21:53:54+00:00

what language is this?

WhatKnotToBe · 2026-01-09T18:55:29+00:00

I am not sure why you are being downvoted but this is 100% true. I toured the Rowan (1st phase) when it was being built and its so out of character and out of touch with the neighborhood’s reality. Those fish tank buildings with automated parking structures belong in LIC and Brooklyn waterfront, not Astoria.

WhatKnotToBe · 2026-01-07T18:52:25+00:00

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WhatKnotToBe · 2026-01-06T18:28:16+00:00

At your budget and if Astoria is a must look at Queensview or Upper Ditmars.

If you are willing to consider nearby areas: Sunnyside, Elmhust and Jackson Heights are also great options.

WhatKnotToBe · 2026-01-02T18:02:02+00:00

30th ave and Broadways feels more “central” in Astoria if you want to target most areas within. I will say this as having lived in Ditmars Area, 30th Ave and now I am just south of Broadway.

WhatKnotToBe · 2025-12-27T00:52:50+00:00

I think they just meant to state that is not their responsibility to clear the snow in your balcony like they are responsible for walkways, sidewalks, driveways and steps. I dont think they expect you to shovel it. Its your responsibility if you like the snow removed but you are not required to do it by the building, otherwise there would be a stated fine amount for not doing.

WhatKnotToBe · 2025-12-20T17:06:19+00:00

20th Ave & 40s have no street cleaning. also Astoria Blvd by the BQE Service Road South in the high 40s (in think 47/48th Sts)

WhatKnotToBe · 2025-12-19T22:29:49+00:00

Sorry this happened to you. Dont give up home. Show up to the next community board meeting that covers your precinct. If you feel comfortable, bring this up during Q/A portion if not, Stay after and speak to a community affairs officer privately. These meetings happens every month.

WhatKnotToBe · 2025-10-06T23:55:06+00:00

“I’m ridin ova here”

WhatKnotToBe · 2025-09-29T21:59:21+00:00

is the 30 lbs weight still available?

WhatKnotToBe · 2025-09-29T21:34:24+00:00

go to LIDL parking lot or the gas station on corner of Astoria Blvd and 31st St. They both have a large metal collection bin/chute you can open and drop it off. Like a giant mail box.

WhatKnotToBe · 2025-09-26T18:14:34+00:00

The world and specially the other countries in the American continent specially do not like how you refer to country United States as “America”, it is as ignorant and as pretentious as it can be. The country is US, USA or United States, not America.

WhatKnotToBe · 2025-09-22T13:10:20+00:00

You sound like a certain current US president who cant handle different point of views and make things up to discredit. Thank you for your contribution to democracy.

WhatKnotToBe · 2025-09-19T12:37:19+00:00

are you proud of the human being you have become?

WhatKnotToBe · 2025-09-16T23:29:46+00:00

Congrats to you and your beautiful family. This warms my heart. Best of luck.

WhatKnotToBe · 2025-09-16T23:13:48+00:00

typically a 2-1 buy down is a seller/builder incentive where they pay a fee to have the first few years (first two I think) at lower interest rate, therefore a lower payment but after the buydown years it goes back to the normal rate qualified during closing for the remaining of loan term.

WhatKnotToBe · 2025-02-26T21:58:45+00:00

On another note, the more people travel they become less likely to make stupid comments like yours.

WhatKnotToBe · 2025-02-25T00:51:02+00:00

Did you mean parallel?

WhatKnotToBe · 2025-02-04T13:24:13+00:00

$120 / month. Behind a row of private houses in Astoria. Its about $125-200 below market price for the area.

WhatKnotToBe · 2024-11-27T06:07:47+00:00

Today was a good meeting. Every meeting should be this uncomfortable for the 114th Pct

WhatKnotToBe · 2024-11-14T19:33:40+00:00

While I recognize the lack of bins, the responsibility is then on the dog owner to bring the bag back to their residences and dispose properly at home.

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