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July 01, 2025
The real estate agency's service for managing a rental property may vary depending on what is agreed between the parties.
Handing over the property to a real estate agency can simplify the owner's life, but it also represents an additional expense.
Real estate management of a rental represents an additional cost that many owners consider when listing their property with a broker. In Argentina, this service typically costs between 8% and 10% of the monthly rent , although the percentage may vary depending on the type of property, the province, and the services included in the management.
According to Enrique Abatti, lawyer and president of the Chamber of Property Owners of the Argentine Republic, " it is important to understand that these fees are calculated on the pure rent, not on the rental fee ." That is, they are based exclusively on the agreed-upon amount for the rental of the property, without including other amounts such as expenses, ABL, services, or any other expenses charged in addition to the rent.
What does administration include?
A real estate agency's job isn't limited to collecting rent : their task also includes ensuring that the monthly amount is paid by the tenant and subsequently transferred or delivered to the landlord (the property owner). This, says Abatti, must be explicitly authorized in the contract signed between the real estate agency and the property owner , which also details whether the firm has the authority to issue a provisional receipt, "since the final receipt must be issued by the landlord."
Real estate agencies charge between 8% and 10% to manage a rental.Wasan Tita - Shutterstock
Additionally, the attorney explains that some real estate agencies offer a more comprehensive service , which may include coordinating repairs, finding technicians (such as plumbers or electricians), or even managing claims with the consortium. This type of management is usually more expensive and is especially useful for owners who do not reside in the city where the property is located.
"When the landlord doesn't live near the property, it's best to delegate all management to the real estate agency, and in those cases, it's common to charge 10% of the rental value ," Abatti explains.
And what about contracts?
In addition to the monthly fees, some real estate agencies charge an additional fee for drafting the rental agreement . This cost may be borne by the landlord, the tenant, or split between both parties, depending on the agreement. The amount is not regulated and varies between companies .There are also cases in which the management fee is charged in the form of a lump sum: some real estate agencies charge a full month's rent, or even two, as fees for the entire contract period, rather than charging monthly. However, it's more common to charge or retain that percentage monthly when the rent is paid .
Ultimately, outsourcing rental management to a real estate agency can simplify a landlord's life , but it comes at a cost that must be assessed based on the level of service offered and the complexity of the process.
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