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title: "What does it cost to sell a home in Bay Ridge?"
description: "Selling costs in Bay Ridge include agent commission, attorney fees, transfer taxes, and any buyer credits. Commission is 5 to 6 percent of sale price. NY State transfer tax is 0.4 percent, NYC..."
url: https://franzeseproperties.com/faq-items/what-does-it-cost-to-sell-a-home-in-bay-ridge/
date: 2026-05-16
modified: 2026-05-16
author: "The Franzese Group"
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lang: en
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# What does it cost to sell a home in Bay Ridge?

Selling costs in Bay Ridge include agent commission, attorney fees, transfer taxes, and any buyer credits. Commission is 5 to 6 percent of sale price. NY State transfer tax is 0.4 percent, NYC transfer tax is 1 to 1.425 percent. Many Bay Ridge single-family and two-family sales clear the threshold for the higher NYC tax tier. Attorneys charge $1,500 to $3,500 flat fee. The Franzese Group provides a complete net sheet up front. Call (718) 666-2696 for a Bay Ridge-specific breakdown.