Brooklyn sellers
Sell a Home in Brooklyn
Selling in Midwood, Madison, or Marine Park starts with the houses buyers will compare with yours. A Brooklyn average will not tell you what to do with a driveway, a basement, an older kitchen, a tenant, or a family timeline.
The Behfar Team helps owners slow the first decision down: what is the likely range, what should be handled before photos, and how public should the first conversation be?
Where the planning begins
A good plan starts before photos or showings. We look at what sold nearby, what buyers will notice in the first few minutes, and whether the home should be repaired, cleaned out, quietly discussed, or brought to the full market right away.
That answer changes by home. A condo, a detached house, a two-family, and a long-held family property do not need the same launch. Sometimes the smartest move is a small repair. Sometimes it is better to leave the work alone and price honestly.
How we price your home, block by block
Price is set street by street, not by a borough average. On the same block, a home with a driveway and a finished basement can be worth well more than one without. We pull the closest comparable sales, then adjust for what makes your home different. Ask any agent to show you a written comparative market analysis, not just a number over the phone.
What the current Brooklyn market means for sellers
Homes are still selling, but buyers are pickier and deals take longer than they did a year ago. Pricing right in the first week matters more than ever. Here is where the borough stands:
| Brooklyn residential market | Latest |
|---|---|
| Median sale price (Q1 2026) | $828,000 (+4% year over year) |
| Average days on market | about 87 days |
| Signed contracts | down 14% year over year |
| Active listings | up 12% year over year |
Source: Corcoran Brooklyn market report, Q1 2026.
More homes for sale and slower contracts mean an overpriced listing sits. We set the price to sell, then adjust fast if the first two weeks are quiet.
Commission after the 2024 rule change
Total commission in Brooklyn usually runs 5% to 6%, split between the two agents. Since August 2024, you no longer advertise the buyer’s agent pay on the MLS. You negotiate it with your listing agent instead. Most sellers still offer around 2% to 2.5% to a buyer’s agent to keep buyers coming, but it is now a line item you decide on, not an automatic fee. We walk you through that math before you sign anything.
What you actually keep after the sale
Your sale price is not your take-home. On a Brooklyn sale over $500,000, plan for the New York transfer tax of 1.425%, attorney fees, agent commission, and any co-op flip tax. We give you a clear estimate of your net proceeds up front, so there are no surprises at closing.
Useful next reads
A common first conversation
An owner may know the house needs work but not know which work matters. Maybe the front steps are rough, the kitchen is older, and the basement is useful but not photo-ready. We would rather talk through those details early than pretend every home needs the same checklist.
That is also when we talk about who is most likely to care about the house. A local family, an investor, and a buyer moving from another part of Brooklyn may each notice different things.
Neighborhood pages
If your home is in one of the team’s core neighborhoods, start with the local page and then ask for a price read. The same number can feel strong in one pocket and too high in another because the property mix and buyer expectations are different.
Start with the price range
Send the address first. You do not need to be ready to list. The team can look at the nearby sales, condition, timing, and likely buyer pool before you decide what to do next.
