I am thinking of having some of my properties managed and want to know in general how much a Realtor who would find someone to lease my house versus sell my house make in commission?

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Lease of a Home: Depending on the amount of the rent. I do not do this myself but have referrals Listing a Home: If you'd like I have spread sheet that helps analyze lease homes fincially over time. I'd be happy to meet you and share a copy. Contact me directly phone, text, or email. Angela Foley , Agent, Arlington, TX. Tue Jun 5, I feel compelled to remind my fellow REALTOR's that a discussion of commissions charged, especially "common", "usual", etc.

Please be careful when talking commissions. My understanding is that you can say what you charge, but not what someone else does. Modern Real Estate Practice. Dearborn Real Estate Education, Chicago, Ill. In real estate, price-fixing occurs when competing brokers agree to set sales commissions, fees, or management rates. Brokers must independently determine commission rates or fees for their own firms only.

Multiple-listing organizations, boards of REALTORS, and other professional organizations may not set fees or commission splits. Nor can they deny membership to brokers based on the fees the brokers charge.

Either practice could lead the public to believe that the industry not only sanctions the unethical practice of withholding corporation from certain brokers but also encourages the illegal practice of restricting open-market competition. The broker must make it clear to clients that the rate stated is only what his or her firm charges. Agower , Home Buyer, Austin, TX.

Lady you're so wrong it's funny. YOU should lose your license for saying that publicly. SHHHHHH, don't talk about commissions, it breaks anti-trust laws. I WILL REPRESENT YOU FOR FREE if this lady has convinced you that talking about commissions breaks anti-trust laws TAKE THAT TO THE BANK AND CASH IT! Aaron , Home Buyer, Austin, TX. Nichole Coleman , Home Buyer, Austin, TX. Michael , Home Buyer, Austin, TX.

Hmmmm, when an organization doesnt puts restrictions on talking about commissions, it makes me VERY apprehensive. I am in Financial Services and am happy to share my fees and commissions for services. HPV, That is between you and your Realtor, based on either what you are willing to pay your Realtor or what your select Realtor charges you.

Common commissions for a residential lease of a home can be either: Keep in mind, the Realtor you hire will typically offer other Realtors half of that fee to bring one of their tenants to the table to rent your propety.

This is an important question to ask your Realtor that you are hiring, because you would want to know if you Realtor offers less than half and how they may or may not play a role in the marketability of your property. Similar style split structures are seen with sales commissions as well. Surely you are not deciding on whether you should rent or sell a property based on what a Realtor makes.

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If you are trying to get a true accurate vision of what the Realtor would make, you should take a close look at the expenses involved as well.

More importantly though, in your decision making process, I encourage to consider your bottom line and your lifestyle of property ownership and how it relates to your personal and financial freedom. Good luck out there. Thu May 16, Am I eligible for a refund of the difference?? Condo Joe , , Austin, TX. Thu Jul 15, The difference is considerale and oddly enough, leases take longer to get paid on for the most part.

I can give you an accurate analysis of what you might get for each.

Send me an email with some info on the property and I can prepare a report for you. Joe Bryson Real Estate Alliance, Inc. Anything less and your property will rent slower and for less money. Bruce Lynn , Agent, Coppell, TX. This also could depend on the amount of the rent.

Small rent might command higher fees Pamela Peck , Agent, Austin, TX. I hope that is helpful! If I can answer any further questions for you please send me an e-mail at pamela kw. Have a wonderful day! Pamela Peck Realtor Keller Williams Realty pamela kw.

Moe Paknia , Agent, Austin, TX. I agree with others that you should interview few Property manger companies.

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I work with many Investors that they have rental portfolio. We locate undervalued rental property for them, find a suitable tenant and mange their properties every month.

If you have any question you can email or call me at Jay Ferguson , , Austin, TX. Management fees would be in addition to commission paid on leasing your properties. I would suggest you interview several property management companies to understand how they work and the associated fees, many can handle the lease listing as well as the property management.

They split that amount with any other agent involved. Can anyone give me advice on how to negotiate a lease renewal agreement on a rental home? How much does a two car garage really add to the value of a home versus a one car garage?

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