Ive always used the rate as set out my the agent , Im an agent myself but NEVER collect myself , the property managers formula is correct .
Unless you are living in some particularly undesirable place that has been up for rent for ages , forget the pipedream that you can cut some extra deal , certainly for us in Melbourne right now $400 means $400 ( at least ) and a landlord may get more .
As the others have said the difference is $4.76 per month ..your actual rent $1,738.09 ..
More importantly enjoy your house , and remember agents on act on the instructions of their clients ,the concept of having an Agent is to NOT be handing out the direct details of the owner but to act on his/her instructions .
