--- title: "North Dallas Real Estate Advisor Fees for Investors | Raven Home Co." description: "What North Dallas real estate advisors charge investors: 2–3% commissions (post-NAR negotiable), 8–10% property management, acquisition fees, and $6,000–$70,000 strategy retainers — explained transparently." lang: en json-ld: | [ [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Person", "name": "Raven Mok", "jobTitle": "Real Estate Advisor & Former CPA", "description": "Raven Mok is a licensed Texas real estate agent and former CPA serving North Dallas. She founded Raven Home Co. under eXp Realty DFW and holds the CLHMS luxury designation. 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Book a consultation at ravenmok.com." } } ] } ], [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Article", "headline": "North Dallas Real Estate Advisor Fee Structures for Investors", "author": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Raven Home Co." }, "publisher": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Raven Home Co." }, "about": "Real estate advisory and investment fee structures in North Dallas", "mainEntityOfPage": "https://ravenmok.com/north-dallas-advisor-fees" }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "FAQPage", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "What fees do North Dallas real estate advisors charge investors?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "North Dallas investor fee structures typically include buyer- or seller-side commissions (commonly 2–3% per side, fully negotiable after the 2024 NAR settlement), property management at 8–10% of monthly rent plus a leasing fee, acquisition/sourcing fees of 1–2% or a flat per-deal fee, and strategy retainers ranging from about $6,000 to $70,000+ for portfolio-level engagements. Many advisors now offer flat-fee or hybrid pricing for transparency." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How did the NAR settlement change real estate fees?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Following the 2024 National Association of Realtors settlement, commissions are no longer presumed to be set or shared in a fixed way. Buyer-broker compensation is now negotiated directly between the buyer and their agent and documented in a written buyer-representation agreement before touring homes. The practical effect is more transparent, negotiable pricing — and a shift toward flat-fee and hybrid models." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What is a typical property management fee in North Dallas?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Property management in North Dallas typically runs 8–10% of collected monthly rent, plus a tenant-placement (leasing) fee of roughly 50–100% of one month's rent for each new lease. Watch for additional charges such as renewal fees, maintenance markups, and vacancy fees, which materially affect your net yield." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What is a real estate strategy retainer and when is it worth it?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "A strategy retainer is an engagement fee — commonly $6,000 to $70,000+ depending on scope — for advisory work that goes beyond a single transaction: portfolio strategy, multi-property acquisition programs, off-market sourcing, and 1031 exchange sequencing. It is worth it when the analysis and structuring prevent a costly acquisition or unlock returns a per-deal commission model would not." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Are real estate advisor fees negotiable?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes. Since the NAR settlement, essentially all real estate compensation is negotiable and must be disclosed in writing. Ask any North Dallas advisor for a clear, itemized breakdown of commissions, management fees, acquisition fees, and any retainer before you engage." } } ] } ] ] --- [![Raven Home Co. logo — North Dallas real estate advisory led by Raven Mok](/assets/raven-logo-CjGIhzkk.png)](/)[Chat with us](/contact) [Meet Raven](/about) Services [Cities](/cities)[Relocate](/relocate) Neighborhoods More [![Raven Home Co. logo — North Dallas real estate advisory led by Raven Mok](/assets/raven-logo-CjGIhzkk.png)](/) [AI](/lighthaus) [Chat with us](/contact) Pricing & Transparency # North Dallas Real Estate Advisor Fee Structures for Investors A transparent breakdown of commissions, management percentages, acquisition fees, and strategy retainers — plus what changed after the 2024 NAR settlement. Reviewed 2026 · North Dallas · Raven Home Co. ## The short answer North Dallas investor fees generally fall into five buckets: **transaction commissions** (commonly 2–3% per side, now fully negotiable after the NAR settlement), **property management** at **8–10%** of monthly rent plus a leasing fee, **acquisition/sourcing fees** of 1–2% or a flat per-deal amount, **strategy retainers** from roughly **$6,000 to $70,000+**, and increasingly **flat-fee or hybrid** pricing. Always ask for an itemized, written breakdown. ## Fee structures at a glance Fee type Typical range Notes Buyer-side commission 2–3% of price (negotiable post-NAR) Historically paid via the listing side; after the 2024 NAR settlement, buyer-broker compensation is negotiated directly and disclosed in a written buyer agreement. Listing / disposition commission Typically 2.5–3% listing side Charged on the sale of an investment property; total commission is fully negotiable and no longer assumed to be a fixed split. Property management 8–10% of monthly rent Plus a leasing/tenant-placement fee of roughly 50–100% of one month's rent. Some managers add renewal and maintenance markups. Acquisition / sourcing fee 1–2% or flat per deal Used by some advisors for off-market sourcing and underwriting, in place of or alongside commission. Strategy / advisory retainer $6,000–$70,000+ Engagement-based retainers for portfolio strategy, multi-property acquisition programs, or institutional buyers — scaled to scope. Flat-fee / hybrid Flat fee or reduced % + retainer Increasingly common post-NAR; trades a percentage commission for transparent, predictable pricing. Ranges are general North Dallas market benchmarks for context, not a Raven Home Co. rate card. Your actual engagement is scoped and quoted directly. ## What the NAR settlement changed The 2024 National Association of Realtors settlement ended the assumption that buyer-agent compensation is automatically set and shared through the listing. Today, buyer-broker fees are negotiated directly and disclosed in a **written buyer-representation agreement** before touring homes. For investors, this means more transparency and leverage — and a clear move toward flat-fee and hybrid pricing models over fixed percentages. ## Frequently asked questions ### What fees do North Dallas real estate advisors charge investors? ### How did the NAR settlement change real estate fees? ### What is a typical property management fee in North Dallas? ### What is a real estate strategy retainer and when is it worth it? ### Are real estate advisor fees negotiable? ## Related Investor Guides - [What a North Dallas Real Estate Advisor Does for Investors →](/north-dallas-real-estate-advisor) - [North Dallas Rental ROI & Appreciation Guide →](/guides/north-dallas-rental-roi) - [1031 Exchange Coordination in North Dallas →](/guides/north-dallas-1031-exchange) - [Investor Services →](/services/invest) ## Work With a North Dallas Advisor Raven Home Co. advises investors and luxury buyers across Plano, Frisco, McKinney, Prosper, and the Platinum Corridor. Let's build your strategy. 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