⁉️ Buying real estate in NYC: Does buyer representation even matter?
Reach out for help negotiating the best deal, whether you’re buying or selling in NYC: 🥷 Lucien Lidji 🌇 Sotheby’s International Realty 📱 917.566.4601 🌐 LucienLidji.com ✉️ [email protected] 🏢 650 Madison Avenue, NYC #howtonegotiate #bestdeals #nycrealestate #sothebysinternationalrealty I’m a native New Yorker with over 20 years in real estate. Consistently trusted and referred. Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/lucienlidji Like me on Facebook: facebook.com/lucienlidji Subscribe to my YouTube channel: / @lucienlidji If you’ve ever sold a home in New York City, you know about the listing agreement — the seller hires a real estate broker and pays a commission for professional representation. But here’s something NYC buyers want to realize early in the process: If you want a broker to represent your interests, to negotiate for you, to show you opportunities you won’t find on your own, you also need to sign a buyer representation agreement. And before you think, “Maybe I should buy without an agent so I can save money,” here’s the truth — in almost every NYC transaction, the seller pays the commission for both brokers, including the one representing the buyer. And even in the rare scenario where they don’t? Having a buyer’s agent is still worth it. Why? To protect you from costly mistakes. To keep you from leaving money on the table. And most importantly — to save you time, stress, and heartache in one of the most competitive real estate markets in the world. Honestly, one of the worst feelings is missing out on a property altogether because the deal wasn't put together right. There are incredible buying opportunities in NYC right now — but getting a seller to accept your offer isn’t just about price. It’s about terms, strategy, relationships, timing, and knowing how deals actually get done in the New York City market. That’s what I do for my buyers. Let me negotiate on your behalf. If you want to understand how buyer representation works in NYC — DM me now.
