How much does a real estate agency charge to manage my property?
In short: Regente charges 12% per month of the rent amount for its property management service with Full Guarantee — a plan that guarantees payment to the owner even if the tenant doesn’t pay. The fee is calculated only on the rent, never on the property’s total costs.
What’s included in the 12%
- Listing: photos, advertising on real estate portals, signage, CRM
- Tenant screening: full background check (credit bureau + income + guarantee)
- Contract: drafting and digital signature via electronic document management
- Monthly management: rent collection, payout to the owner, itemized statement
- Full Guarantee: guaranteed payment to the owner even without payment from the tenant
- Renewal at no extra cost: no new intermediation fee upon renewal
Why 12% can be cheaper than 10%
Many agencies advertise 10%, but calculate it on rent + condo fees + property tax + water + electricity. Regente calculates its 12% on the rent alone.
Practical comparison — property with R$ 2,000 rent, R$ 500 condo fee, R$ 150 property tax:
- Competitor — 10% on the total (R$ 2,650): R$ 265/month with no guarantee
- Regente — 12% on rent alone (R$ 2,000): R$ 240/month with Full Guarantee
Management fee vs. intermediation fee
- Management fee (12%/month): monthly, for ongoing management services
- Intermediation fee (75% of the first month’s rent): charged once, for closing the lease
Is the fee tax-deductible?
Yes — the management fee is deductible from gross rental income when calculating the monthly self-assessed tax (carnê-leão) and in the annual income tax return. Keep the monthly payout statements issued by Regente as proof.