In Da Nang, is it better to rent an apartment through a local agent or an expat/Russian-speaking broker, and who usually pays the commission?
Based on 2 discussions with 3 participants · Last activity: 8 days ago
TL;DR
In Da Nang, most rentals are owned by locals, so the standard route is through a local agent, who is usually paid by the landlord. Expat or Russian-speaking brokers often charge the tenant while showing the same listings sourced from local agents.
What the community said
Most apartments and houses in Da Nang are owned by local landlords, so rentals are typically arranged through the local market rather than foreign-run agencies.
8 days ago Da Nang
If you use a local real estate agent, their fee is usually covered by the property owner, meaning the landlord—not the tenant—typically pays the commission.
8 days ago Local agent commission
Russian-speaking or expat middlemen are often seen as a worse deal: they may charge the tenant a fee while offering the same apartments sourced from local agents.
8 days ago Tenant-paid commission