property agent fee (rentals) - Abu Dhabi
The going rate appears to be 5%. Does any one have experience of negotiating this down?
Many thanks Dickinson |
Re: property agent fee (rentals) - Abu Dhabi
Originally Posted by Dickinson
(Post 8864716)
The going rate appears to be 5%. Does any one have experience of negotiating this down?
Many thanks Dickinson |
Re: property agent fee (rentals) - Abu Dhabi
I've never come across an agent that would take less than the 5%...and why would they...as you say, it's the going rate and it's not like if they say no, you can easily go to another agent as they will stick to the 5% as well.
What happens now apparently is that for the cheap studios they will charge 5000 dhs commission, which I can understand, as the work involved for them for doing a 350,000 dhs apartment or a 35,000 dhs studio is the same, but since the houseprices have dropped quite a bit, agents have had less of the expensive properties and more of the cheaper ones, hence their income must have dropped... |
Re: property agent fee (rentals) - Abu Dhabi
We paid 4%.
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Re: property agent fee (rentals) - Abu Dhabi
Originally Posted by Dickinson
(Post 8864716)
The going rate appears to be 5%. Does any one have experience of negotiating this down?
Many thanks Dickinson |
Re: property agent fee (rentals) - Abu Dhabi
Originally Posted by Dickinson
(Post 8864716)
The going rate appears to be 5%. Does any one have experience of negotiating this down?
Many thanks Dickinson |
Re: property agent fee (rentals) - Abu Dhabi
Originally Posted by Bigtaff
(Post 8864736)
Same story in DXB I'm afraid, robbers I tell thee!
N. |
Re: property agent fee (rentals) - Abu Dhabi
Originally Posted by MataHari
(Post 8864778)
I've never come across an agent that would take less than the 5%...and why would they...
The 5% is normally shared between the company and the agent standing in front of you. The chances are that the company won't budge but the agent might so you might be able to chip off 1%. |
Re: property agent fee (rentals) - Abu Dhabi
Several of the agents I talked to described the fall - from more or less earning money for breathing, to having to chase hard.
One also told me how standard it is for the agent to add 5-15% onto the price the landlord asks for - then the agent would get not only the 5% commission, but the difference in rent too... |
Re: property agent fee (rentals) - Abu Dhabi
Originally Posted by Dickinson
(Post 8864716)
The going rate appears to be 5%. Does any one have experience of negotiating this down?
Many thanks Dickinson If it's a two or three bedroomed condo on Corniche,you'll pay at least 5% as they remain the most sought after. 4 bedrooms more negotiable and villas? depends where you are looking.There are many villas available now both on and off island. |
Re: property agent fee (rentals) - Abu Dhabi
Originally Posted by Dickinson
(Post 8864716)
The going rate appears to be 5%. Does any one have experience of negotiating this down?
Many thanks Dickinson Sorry I didn't answer your Q. No. it can't normally be negotiated down becos the Landlord has incurred expenses per advertising and Agents(your scenario?) and the Agent has commission and fees. Find a property that has a makeshift 'To Let' banner draped from it's upper majilis and avoid agents. |
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