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Property Management Cost Comparison

Compare a written management quote with our Silver and Gold plans.

Starting rates and separate service charges are editable illustrations, not market averages. Enter the fees from your quote and set included services to $0. The comparison assumes 12 management payments each year, one placement in year one and one renewal in year two. Property expenses and the $500 owner reserve held in trust are separate.

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Editable annual estimates — part of our Owner Benefits Package at no extra charge.

Comparison Manager

8% of rent + fees

Year 1

Management (8%)$3,360
Leasing (100% of 1 mo)$3,500
Annual Home Assessment$150
Annual HVAC Inspection$95
Pest Control (annual)$200
Smoke Alarm & Compliance Inspection$120
Year 1 total$7,425

Year 2

Management (8%)$3,360
Renewal (25% rent)$875
Annual Home Assessment$150
Annual HVAC Inspection$95
Pest Control (annual)$200
Smoke Alarm & Compliance Inspection$120
Year 2 total$4,800

2-Year Total

$12,225

Silver Plan

Flat $250/month

Guarantees not included

Year 1

Management (12 mo.)$3,000
Leasing (75% rent)$2,625
One-time setup$150
Owner Benefits Package Included
Year 1 total$5,775

Year 2

Management (12 mo.)$3,000
Renewal (flat)$395
Owner Benefits Package Included
Year 2 total$3,395

2-Year Total

$9,170

Savings with entered rates

$3,055

Gold Plan

Popular

Flat $350/month

Includes all 6 written guarantees

Year 1

Management (12 mo.)$4,200
Leasing (75% rent)$2,625
One-time setup$150
Owner Benefits Package Included
Year 1 total$6,975

Year 2

Management (12 mo.)$4,200
Renewal (flat)$395
Owner Benefits Package Included
Year 2 total$4,595

2-Year Total

$11,570

Savings with entered rates

$655

Compare the full fee schedule

On a $3,500/month home, your entered 8% rate produces $3,360 in annual management fees. Placement, renewal and separately quoted services affect the total. A flat fee can cost more or less depending on the rent, service scope and other charges.

Our monthly management fee is $250 for Silver or $350for Gold, regardless of rent. Placement is 75% of one month's rent, renewal is $395 and setup is $150. Both plans include the Owner Benefits Package under the management agreement; enter $0 for any equivalent service included in the other manager's quote.

See the full breakdown on our pricing page, or read What Does Property Management Cost in Northern Virginia?

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