Here is exactly what we charge. Third-party expenses such as contractor invoices, court costs, and legal fees are separate.
Monthly Property Management
of collected rent, per your management agreement.
Tenant Placement
of the first month's rent. Subject to final leasing authorization and applicable Massachusetts requirements.
Maintenance Coordination
of the vendor invoice, on applicable coordinated work.
On-Site Visit
per visit. Property inspection or after-hours visit: one charge per visit.
Eviction Coordination
of one month's rent. Exact scope and terms are set in your agreement. Legal representation and court expenses are separate.
More Transparency. Fewer Unnecessary Fees.
- $0 lease renewal fees
- $0 routine administrative fees
- $0 separate tenant screening fees when included in placement
- $0 fixed monthly maintenance service fees
Third-party expenses and separately listed services, including the 10% maintenance coordination fee, may still apply.
Why Total Cost Matters
Judge a manager by total annual cost, not just the advertised monthly percentage. A low percentage can be offset by leasing, renewal, and administrative charges. A 7% management fee, a 35% placement fee, and no renewal fee may suit some owners better than a lower percentage with extra charges. It depends on your property and how often you change tenants.
Compare the Cost. See the Value.
Published rates from other Massachusetts managers. Fees we could not confirm are marked, never guessed.
| Fee | Xavier Property Solutions | Real Property Management MetroWest/Worcester | Chelworths (North Shore) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly management | 7% of collected rent | 9% (2-7 units, or single units from $1,400); 7% (8+ units, or single units from $3,500); $125 flat under $1,400 | 8%, 10% or 12% by plan |
| Tenant placement | 35% of first month | Not Publicly Listed | One month's rent |
| Lease renewal | $0 | Not Publicly Listed | $495 |
| Routine admin fees | $0 routine fees | Not yet verified | Not yet verified |
| Maintenance coordination | 10% of vendor invoice | Not yet verified | Not yet verified |
| Inspections | $75 per visit | Optional condition evaluation: $99 | Not yet verified |
| Property types | Residential and commercial | Residential | Residential |
Sources and dates verified: Real Property Management MetroWest/Worcester (October 9, 2026); Chelworths (North Shore) (October 9, 2026). Fees and tiers change; confirm with each company.
Annual Cost Comparison
Illustrative estimate, not a binding quote. Assumes each new tenant placement costs one month of the rent entered; renewals are counted separately and are not assumed to follow placements. Underlying vendor repair costs are excluded from both sides; only the coordination fee is compared. Fees marked unlisted or unverified are counted as $0 for the other company unless you enter them under "another company", so its total may be understated.
The Lowest Monthly Percentage Doesn't Always Mean the Lowest Total Cost.
Management fees are only part of the equation. Leasing charges, renewal fees, administrative costs, and maintenance coordination can affect your overall expenses. Xavier Property Solutions believes owners deserve to understand the full cost before making a decision.
What Is Your Time Worth?
Self-managing has a time cost even when you do not pay yourself a salary.
Time value is an opportunity-cost estimate, not cash income or a guaranteed return. The estimated fee applies the management percentage to total annual rent collected. Example: 8 hours a month at $50 an hour is $400 a month, or $4,800 a year.
Your Investment Shouldn't Become Your Second Job.
Every hour spent coordinating repairs, handling tenant concerns, or tracking rent is an hour you could spend elsewhere. Professional property management helps you step away from routine responsibilities while maintaining oversight of your investment.