What Does Property Management Cost in Cherokee County, GA?
It's the first question every owner asks me, and it should be. If you're handing someone your rental in Canton, Woodstock or anywhere in Cherokee County, you want to know what property management is going to cost you every month, and what it's going to cost you when something goes sideways.
Here's the honest answer: the monthly fee is only part of the picture. Two property managers can quote you nearly the same fee and cost you very different amounts by the end of the year.
The two fees every owner hears about
The monthly management fee. Some companies charge a percentage of the rent they collect. Others, like Georgia Rental Group, charge a flat monthly fee. A flat fee is easier to budget for because it doesn't go up when your rent does.
Example only: 12 rented months at $1,850. Percentage rates shown for comparison; actual rates vary by company.
The leasing fee. This is what it costs to find your tenant: pricing, marketing, showings, screening, the lease and the move-in. Ask exactly what it includes and who pays it.
The hidden property management fees to ask about
These are the ones that sneak up on owners. Ask about every one before you sign a management agreement:
- Fees while your home is vacant. Some managers charge every month whether your home is rented or not.
- Markups on repairs. Some add a percentage on top of every vendor bill. On a big HVAC or roof repair, that adds up fast.
- Who keeps the late fees. When your tenant pays late, does the late fee go to you or to the manager?
- Renewal fees. Are you charged when your tenant renews, or is the tenant?
- Setup, inspection and "admin" fees that show up on your statement but never came up on the phone.
Example only. Georgia Rental Group passes vendor bills through at cost.
What Georgia Rental Group charges
- $125 a month, flat, for each month your home is rented.
- Leasing fee: the first month's rent, paid by the tenant at move-in with the security deposit. There's no management fee that month.
- $0 while your home is vacant. We get paid when your home is rented, so we're motivated to get it rented.
- No markup on repairs. You pay the vendor's actual bill, with the work order attached.
- Late fees go to you.
- Tenants pay their own renewal and pay-or-quit notice fees, not you.
No surprises on your owner statement. That's the whole point. You can see everything that's included on our property management page.
Is property management worth it?
When owners ask what management costs, what they usually mean is, "Is it worth it?" For most of my owners, it comes down to time and stress. You don't take the 2 a.m. calls, you don't chase late rent, and you don't have to know Georgia landlord-tenant law inside and out. We handle the screening, the leases, the maintenance, the inspections and the accounting, and you get your statement in your owner portal.
If you want to see the numbers for your own home, I'll pull real rental comps and walk you through what you'd likely net each month after management. If you're still deciding whether to rent at all, read Should I Rent My House or Sell It?
Frequently asked questions
How much does property management cost in Cherokee County, GA?
It depends on the company. Some charge a percentage of the rent collected and others charge a flat monthly fee, plus a leasing fee when a tenant is placed. Georgia Rental Group charges a flat $125 a month while your home is rented, and the leasing fee is the first month's rent, paid by the tenant at move-in.
Do you charge a management fee when my rental is vacant?
No. Georgia Rental Group charges no management fee while your home is vacant.
Do you mark up repairs?
No. You pay the vendor's actual bill for parts and labor, with the work order attached.
Who keeps the late fees?
With Georgia Rental Group, late fees collected from your tenant go to you, the owner.
What would your home rent for?
I'll pull real rental comps and walk you through what you'd likely net each month. No pressure, no obligation.
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Licensed in Georgia since 1998 and managing rentals for 19 years. Associate Broker with RE/MAX Town & Country and a RamseyTrusted Pro.