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What happens at renewal?
Some managers charge every time a lease renews, which rewards turnover over stability. Ask what the fee is and when it applies.
Pricing / No surprises
Property management pricing that makes sense.
Stalwart uses a volume-based commission structure with flat, written fees. You will see every charge in your proposal before you sign anything.
01 / Two ways to work together
Choose full management or leasing only.
We do not publish a percentage because the right number depends on your property and portfolio. We do publish exactly how the fees work.
Full management
Full Management
For owners who want us to run the rental from first showing to year-end tax forms.
Flat listing fee + flat % of contracted rent
- One flat listing fee covers signage, lockbox, leasing materials, photos, rental-site syndication, screening and leasing.
- Once occupied, a flat monthly percentage of contracted rent.
- Rent collection, maintenance coordination and monthly statements.
- Semi-annual inspections included.
Leasing only
Tenant Placement
For owners who want a qualified resident, then plan to manage the home themselves.
Flat leasing fee no monthly commission
- Rent pricing analysis and professional photos.
- Marketing and syndication to rental sites.
- Self-guided tours and tenant screening.
- Digital lease signing, or use your own lease.
02 / What you never pay
The fees other managers add. We don’t.
Our commissions are not tied to finder’s fees or lease renewals. We make more money when a good resident stays, not when they leave.
Read our deeper comparison of property management fees in Kansas City to see which line items to look for in any proposal.
- $0 to renew or renegotiate a lease at term end.
- $0 payment transaction fees for making or receiving rent.
- $0 markup to coordinate resident-requested repairs.
- No penalty to cancel after 90 days.
- $0 for semi-annual inspections and quarterly exterior photos.
03 / What’s included
Side by side, plan by plan.
A clear comparison of what each option covers.
| Service | Full Management | Tenant Placement |
|---|---|---|
| Market rent analysis | Included | Included |
| Professional photos and syndication | Included | Included |
| Self-guided showings | Included | Included |
| Tenant screening | Included | Included |
| Digital lease signing | Included | Included |
| Rent collection and direct deposit | Included | Owner handles |
| Maintenance coordination, 24/7 emergency line | Included | Owner handles |
| Semi-annual inspections | Included | Not included |
| Monthly statements and year-end 1099 | Included | Owner handles |
| Owner portal | Included | Lease documents |
| Monthly commission | Flat % of contracted rent | None |
04 / Turnover fee
One fee you should know about.
When a resident moves out and we need to place a new one, a turnover fee applies. It is charged because that work is real, and it is disclosed up front.
- Move-out inspection with documented condition.
- Maintenance and cleaning coordination to get the home market-ready.
- Itemized report of what was found and done.
- Security-deposit disposition handled in line with the lease and state law.
Tip: our turnover make-ready checklist shows what typically happens between residents.
Documented turnover
04b / Compare fairly
How to compare any proposal.
Whoever you hire, ask these questions and get the answers in writing.
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Who profits from repairs?
Ask whether the manager marks up vendor invoices or charges to coordinate work. Our answer is no markup and no added fee.
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How do you exit?
Look for the notice period, cancellation fees and what happens to the tenant file and deposit. See self-manage vs. hiring a manager for more.
05 / Your proposal
Get the exact numbers in writing.
Tell us about your property and we will send a free rental analysis and a written proposal with your listing fee and management percentage.
How much does Stalwart charge to manage a rental?
One flat listing fee to lease the home, then a flat monthly percentage of contracted rent once it is occupied. The percentage is volume-based and given in your custom proposal.
Why don’t you publish the percentage?
It depends on your property and how many homes you own with us. We would rather give you an accurate written number than a generic one that may not apply.
Is there a fee when a lease renews?
No. There is no fee to renegotiate or renew a lease at term end.
Am I locked into a long contract?
No. You may cancel after 90 days without penalty.
Do you charge extra to coordinate repairs?
No. There is no added fee to coordinate resident-requested repairs. You pay the actual vendor invoice, and our long-term vendor relationships help keep costs below market.
