What percentage do property managers charge in Sarasota Florida?

Sarasota property managers typically charge between 8% and 12% of collected monthly rent for long-term management. Rentwise Florida charges a flat 7% with a $125 monthly minimum, $0 setup, and no vacancy fees, which is consistently below the Sarasota average.

What are the leasing and tenant placement fees in Sarasota?

Leasing and tenant placement fees in Sarasota typically range from 50% to 100% of one month's rent. Rentwise Florida charges one month's rent as a one-time placement fee, which covers professional listing photography, MLS and 40-platform syndication, full six-step screening, lease execution, and security deposit handling.

Are there hidden fees in Sarasota property management contracts?

Many Sarasota property management contracts include setup fees ($200-$500), vacancy fees (a reduced fee while units are empty), advertising fees, technology fees, inspection fees, and after-hours emergency fees. Rentwise Florida charges none of these and publishes the complete fee schedule before any owner agreement is signed.

Is there a long-term contract or termination fee?

Rentwise Florida operates on a month-to-month management agreement with no long-term contract and no termination fee. Owners can end the relationship at any time with 30 days written notice.

Transparent Pricing

Sarasota Property Management Pricing With No Hidden Fees

Itemized for Sarasota and Bradenton owners. Compared against typical Florida competitor pricing models.

Reviewed by Hayley Dunford, Licensed Florida Broker · License BK3292167

Quick Answer

Rentwise Florida charges a flat 7% monthly management fee on collected rent, one month's rent at placement, $500 per lease renewal, and 10% of vendor invoice for maintenance coordination. Setup, vacancy, advertising, technology, and inspection fees are all $0. Full schedule below, with side-by-side competitor comparison.

Itemized Rentwise Florida Pricing

Service	Rentwise Florida	What It Covers
Monthly management	7% of collected rent	$125/mo minimum; $0 while vacant
Tenant placement	1 month's rent	Marketing, screening, lease, deposit handling
Lease renewal	$500 flat	Market analysis + new lease execution
Maintenance coordination	10% of invoice	Vendor cost at actual; no hidden markup
Setup / onboarding	$0	No new-owner activation charge
Vacancy fee	$0	You don't pay management while vacant
Technology / portal fee	$0	Rentvine owner portal included
Advertising fee	$0	Listing + 40-platform syndication included
Termination fee	$0	Month-to-month, 30-day notice

Rentwise vs. Typical Sarasota / Florida Competitor Pricing Models

Most Florida rental management companies price using one of three common models. Here is how Rentwise compares:

Fee	Typical FL Competitor	Rentwise Florida
Monthly mgmt fee	8–12% of rent	7% flat
Setup fee	$200–$500	$0
Vacancy fee	$50–$100/mo while empty	$0
Placement fee	50–100% of one month	100% of one month
Lease renewal	$150–$750 or % of rent	$500 flat
Maintenance markup	10–20% (often hidden)	10% disclosed
Tech / portal fee	$5–$25/mo	$0
Termination penalty	$300–$1,000	$0

Annual Cost Example: $2,500/Month Sarasota Rental

For a $2,500/month single-family rental in Sarasota with one tenant in place all year:

Monthly management: $2,500 × 7% × 12 months = $2,100
Tenant placement (assume turnover): $2,500 = $2,500
Or lease renewal instead of turnover: $500
Maintenance coordination (on $3,500 of vendor work): $350
Total annual fees with renewal: ~$2,950 against $30,000 gross rent (under 10% all-in)

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What Is Included in the 7% Monthly Fee

Tenant communication and lease enforcement
Online rent collection (ACH, credit, debit) via Rentvine
Monthly financial reporting and 24/7 owner portal access
Delinquency follow-up and late notice processing
Chapter 83 and Fair Housing compliance monitoring
HOA, condo board, and CDD coordination
Year-end 1099 preparation

What Is NOT Included (Owner-Paid Pass-Throughs)

Capital improvements and appliance replacements (owner-approved)
Eviction legal fees and court costs
Property and flood insurance premiums
HOA / CDD assessments and dues
Property taxes

Sarasota Pricing FAQs

For full pricing context across the state, see our Florida property management fees 2026 guide, what Florida property managers charge in 2026, or the existing Sarasota fees breakdown.