Compare agent costs with self-management carefully.
RentSeekr already has a detailed Savings Calculator for this decision. This public guide explains the model and then opens a non-public, access-controlled calculation session, avoiding a second overlapping calculator.
By RentSeekr editorial teamPublishedReviewed
Key points
The existing Savings Calculator is the canonical comparison tool.
Agency percentage, letting, advertising and other charges should come from the actual proposal where possible.
Self-management still has time, compliance, maintenance and vacancy responsibilities.
A lower entered cost does not prove one management model is suitable.
What the comparison includes
The non-public, access-controlled calculator collects the rental structure, rent, management approach, agency-fee assumptions and relevant RentSeekr plan. Its report labels assumptions and separates gross rent from the selected cost comparison.
Before entering an agency proposal
✓Confirm whether the percentage includes GST.
✓Separate recurring management fees from letting, advertising, inspection, renewal and administration fees.
✓Check minimum charges and exclusions.
✓Use the same rent and vacancy assumptions when comparing options.
What it cannot decide
The result cannot measure the value of local expertise, availability, tenant communication, compliance support or the owner’s time. Review the service scope and your capacity alongside the numeric estimate.