Why does the leasing fee matter so much?
A placement fee is based on a full month's rent, so frequent turnover can outweigh a small difference in the monthly management percentage.
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Owner Cost Calculator
Compare the true cost of property management
A monthly percentage is only one part of a management agreement. Leasing fees, renewal charges, and maintenance markups can change what an owner pays over a full tenancy, so this calculator compares the costs over one, three, and five years.
Your Assumptions
Property and competitor fees
Typical competitor
Estimated Costs
Blue Atlas vs. typical competitor
4.9% for most homes: the management fee for new clients
50% leasing fee
$195 renewal fee
$0 maintenance markup
Period
Blue Atlas
Competitor
Year 1
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$0
3 years
$0
$0
5 years
$0
$0
Estimated five-year savings with Blue Atlas
$0
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.
Estimates assume full occupancy and on-time rent; actual costs vary. A new leasing fee is modeled in year one and whenever the selected lease-length interval rolls over. Renewal fees apply in years without a new placement.
Cost Questions
What owners should look for beyond the headline rate
How does maintenance markup affect cost?
A markup increases every covered vendor invoice. The difference grows as a property ages or requires more repairs.
Is the lowest management percentage always cheapest?
No. Compare the complete fee schedule over several years, including leasing, renewals, maintenance, inspections, and other recurring charges.
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