2006-10-07 12:11:08 · 8 answers · asked by Dean M 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
Realtor fees are always negotiable. You can call around and see what different realtors say. It can't hurt.
2006-10-07 12:21:49 · answer #1 · answered by christina_m_taft 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It won't cost you anything, the landlord will be paying the Realtor's commission. In most cases the Realtor will be representing the landlord so be sure to ask, then negotiate accordingly.
The one month's rent is not correct. Commission can be negotiated, there is no standard rate, but many will charge the landlord between 12-20% of the value of the lease.
Regards,
Joe Ballarino
http://www.amerivestrealty.com
2006-10-07 12:55:10 · answer #2 · answered by Joe_Ballarino 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lots of answers ... now here is the correct one, it depends on the area you are looking in. typically speaking the fee that realtors collect for renting an apartment is one months rent (in some areas it can be 15% of the first year).
in many areas the landlord pays the fee and in other the tenant. you can find this out by calling any broker and they will tell you. also, while commissions are negotiable (by law) brokers do not typically negotiate apartment rental fees.
good luck
2006-10-07 12:55:04 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should not be paying any fees, if an agent is charging you a fee to find an apartment you should find another agent.
2006-10-07 14:22:28 · answer #4 · answered by jimmy dean 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Generally speaking (at least around here) the landlord pays, not the renter.
2006-10-07 15:07:48 · answer #5 · answered by Searchlight Crusade 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you are better of finding a apt by urself....u can save urself the money....go to apartment.com and they can help u without the fees..they have good pics and lots of info..like schools, shops and so on
2006-10-07 12:13:33 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no fees, they get paid one month's rent by the Landlord.
2006-10-07 12:48:10 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The usual commission is equal to one month's rent. Not more.
2006-10-07 12:13:37 · answer #8 · answered by Prabhakar G 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋