Sell Your Long Island Home for 0% Commission | Private Buyer
The Zero-Commission Difference
Private, off-market option for Suffolk & Nassau County homeowners:
pre‑approved, employment‑verified buyers where the buyer pays our fee—not you.
skip public open houses, No MLS. No open houses. No long-term listing contract. You stay 100% in control.
Ready to see if 0% commission and vetted buyers are right for your sale?
How the 0% commission program works
Most Long Island sellers are told they must either list publicly on the MLS and pay a full listing commission or go For Sale By Owner and handle everything alone. Cobbleridge Realty offers a third path designed specifically for Suffolk and Nassau County homeowners who want privacy, control, and lower costs.
As Long Island’s only exclusive buyers brokerage, Cobbleridge represents the buyer only and is compensated by the buyer, not the seller, which allows qualified homeowners to sell privately for 0% listing commission without endless showings or a months‑long exclusive listing agreement.
We Built This Program Around Four Pillars: Privacy, Transparency, Compliance, and Control.
- You pay 0% listing commission
The buyer pays Cobbleridge’s fee as their exclusive representative, so you keep what would normally be the listing‑side commission, often 5–6% of the sale price. - Private, off‑market process
Your home is matched quietly to a pipeline of pre‑approved, employment‑verified buyers, including EHAP® participants and other vetted relocation clients, without a public MLS listing or yard sign unless you choose otherwise. - No long‑term listing contract just to check for a match
You can see if there is a buyer for your Long Island home without signing a long exclusive listing agreement, and you are free to pivot to a traditional listing with Cobbleridge or another brokerage at any time before accepting an offer. - Clear agency and compliance
Cobbleridge acts as fiduciary for the buyer, not the seller, with full written disclosures so you and your attorney understand who is represented and how each party is paid, consistent with New York law and RESPA requirements.
Our Simple 4-Step Zero-Commission Process
- Check your home’s buyer match
Share basic details about your Suffolk or Nassau property and goals, and your home is compared against a database of pre‑approved, employment‑verified buyers, many from the EHAP® employer‑assisted housing pipeline. - Review interested buyers (if there’s a match)
If there are interested buyers, you receive an overview of who they are, what they are looking for, and how their financing is structured, and you decide whether to allow a private showing. - Buyer agrees to pay the commission
Any buyer who moves forward does so knowing they are compensating Cobbleridge as their exclusive buyer’s agent, and this is documented clearly in writing so you are not paying a listing‑side commission. - Close privately on your terms
If you accept an offer, your attorney and the buyer’s attorney handle the contract and closing while you control timing and terms, and at every step you can say “no, thanks,” wait, or switch to a traditional public listing.
Who This Program Is Best For
This 0% listing‑commission, off‑market path tends to work best for Long Island home sellers who value privacy, fewer but more serious showings, and maximizing net proceeds.
- FSBO‑minded homeowners who want a vetted, ready‑to‑close buyer without managing every detail alone.
- Downsizers and long‑term owners in Suffolk or Nassau who prefer not to put their home on public display with open houses and constant showings.
- Busy professionals and owners of highly desirable homes who want a quiet, private transaction while still achieving a strong market price.
If you want to test the market quietly, stay in control, and eliminate the listing‑side commission, this program was built around that exact outcome.
Compare and see what is right for your current situation
Our Buyers: Vetted, Ready, and Serious
We don't just work with casual browsers—we work with vetted, highly motivated buyers who are ready to close.
Many of our clients come through our EHAP® (Employer-Assisted Housing Program).
- Feature : Impact on You (The Seller)
- Verified Finances : Pre-approved financing, verified employment, and secure income.
- Homebuyer Education: They are informed and structured, leading to fewer surprises
- Financial Assistance : Access to down payment or closing cost support, ensuring they can close.
Your No-Risk, No-Contract Seller Promise
We designed this to remove the usual seller risk:
- No contract lock-in just to explore a buyer match
- Opt out anytime before accepting an offer
- You are never obligated to accept a buyer or a price you don’t want
- If you decide you want public exposure, you can pivot to a traditional listing strategy
Important: We represent the buyer. Sellers should rely on their own attorney, tax professional, and any other advisors. All required agency and compensation disclosures are reviewed up front.
Take the Next Step Today
Don't miss the opportunity to connect with our current pipeline of Long Island buyers and keep the 5–6% commission. A 10–15 minute conversation can clarify whether this path makes sense for you. Your home match check is 100% free and commitment-free.
You don’t have to decide anything today. A quick, confidential call can tell you if this is a fit.
No obligation. No lock-in. Full transparency about agency and compensation.