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Blue Atlas Pricing vs. DFW Industry Standard
New clients pay a management fee of 4.9% for most homes. New clients also pay a leasing fee of 50% of one month's rent and a $195 renewal fee, and there is no maintenance markup. Every fee we charge is published on this page, so you can compare management, leasing, renewal, maintenance, and inspection costs in one place. Some repairs and make-ready work are performed by Make Ready Guys LLC, a company in which Blue Atlas's owners hold an ownership interest. It bills at its standard rates, and Blue Atlas adds nothing to any vendor's invoice.
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| Cost Category | Blue Atlas Realty (new clients) | Typical Industry Norm | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly management fee Collected rent | 4.9% for most homes, of rent collected | 8–10% commonly published | Lower recurring management cost improves monthly cash flow without relying on hidden add-ons. |
| Leasing fee New resident placement | 50% of one month's rent | 50–100% of one month's rent | Blue Atlas is at the lower end of the common DFW placement-fee range while keeping the ongoing new-client management fee at 4.9% for most homes. |
| Lease renewal fee Existing resident renewal | $195 | $150–$350 per renewal | A clearly published renewal fee helps owners compare total annual cost without surprise add-ons. |
| Maintenance markup Vendor invoices | $0 markup | 10–20% is common | Owners should know whether a manager profits from repair cost. Blue Atlas does not add a maintenance markup. |
| Average maintenance spend Historical monthly average | $187.34 / door / month | Industry figures of ~$250 / door / month are often cited | Blue Atlas uses Make Ready Guys, vendor scale, and repair oversight to help control maintenance spend. |
| Inspection fees Per visit | $0 | $75–$150 per visit | Routine property visits should support the management relationship, not become another recurring fee line. |
Some repairs and make-ready work are performed by Make Ready Guys LLC, a company in which Blue Atlas's owners hold an ownership interest. It bills at its standard rates, and Blue Atlas adds nothing to any vendor's invoice.
How to read this table: "Typical industry norm" figures reflect fee ranges commonly published on DFW property-management pricing pages, last reviewed July 2026 — individual companies vary, so always confirm current pricing directly. The Blue Atlas maintenance benchmark of $187.34 per door per month comes from Blue Atlas historical owner-meeting materials; the ~$250 comparison figure is a commonly cited industry number. Actual property costs vary by age, condition, resident behavior, and deferred maintenance.
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Compare published feesPricing FAQ
Clear answers for owners comparing total property-management costs.
What is the management fee?
New clients pay a management fee of 4.9% for most homes. The fee is a percentage of the rent collected. Owners already under management are billed the terms of their own management agreement, and their property manager is happy to talk through it.
What is the leasing fee?
Blue Atlas charges a leasing fee of 50% of one month's rent when a new resident is placed.
What is the renewal fee?
Blue Atlas charges a $195 lease renewal fee.
Is maintenance marked up?
No. Blue Atlas does not add a maintenance markup to vendor invoices. Some repairs and make-ready work are performed by Make Ready Guys LLC, a company in which Blue Atlas's owners hold an ownership interest. It bills at its standard rates, and Blue Atlas adds nothing to any vendor's invoice.
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