Does 직방 deduct fees from management fees when paying out?
When setting management fees for short-term rentals on 직방, did you think the fee only applied to rent?
직방’s 3.3% fee applies to rent, management fees, and cleaning fees combined. That means fees are deducted even from management fees collected for utilities.
List the same room on plott LIFE, where the host fee is ₩0, and receive the full booking amount—including management fees.
Are management fees subject to fees on 직방 short-term rentals?
What does 직방 charge its fee on?
Yes. 직방 charges landlords 3.3% (including VAT) on rent, management fees, and cleaning fees combined.
Fee applies to: Rent + management fees + cleaning fees (including pet cleaning fees)
Fee doesn’t apply to: Deposit
How it’s collected: Automatically deducted from your payout
How much is deducted from management fees?
If you collect ₩200,000 in management fees, ₩6,600 is deducted as a fee.
Example booking | 4 weeks | 12 weeks |
|---|---|---|
Rent | ₩1,200,000 | ₩3,600,000 |
Management fees | ₩200,000 | ₩600,000 |
Cleaning fee | ₩50,000 | ₩50,000 |
Total booking cost | ₩1,450,000 | ₩4,250,000 |
직방 fee (3.3%) | ₩47,850 | ₩140,250 |
Fee charged on management fees | ₩6,600 | ₩19,800 |
※ These figures are examples. Actual amounts depend on the listing’s price breakdown.
Management fees help cover utilities. When a fee is deducted from them, there’s less left to pay utility bills.
Do guests also pay a fee on management fees?
Yes. 직방 charges tenants 9.9% (including VAT) on the total, including management fees.
Guest payment: For ₩200,000 in management fees, guests pay an extra ₩19,800 in fees
Price comparison: Guests compare listings based on the total price, including fees
Tip: Higher management fees also mean a higher total price for guests
How to set management fees on 직방
Do I have to enter management fees?
Yes. Entering management fees is required on 직방.
How to enter: Add the management fee per week
No management fee: Select “No management fee.” Guests will see “Free management fees”
What’s included: Management fees are a fixed amount that covers utilities like electricity, water, and gas
How should I explain electricity, water, and gas?
Decide which utilities are covered by the management fee and spell it out in your listing.
Choose what’s included: Select included utilities when creating your listing
Explain the details: Say whether everything is included or only covered up to a set amount
Set a fair amount: Base the fee on actual utility usage to build guest trust
What if management fees exceed the set amount on 직방?
Can I charge extra for higher bills, like winter heating?
No. 직방 doesn’t offer additional utility billing based on usage.
Fixed fee: Management fees are fixed, so you can’t charge extra during payout
Deduct from deposit: If usage exceeds the agreed amount, request a deposit deduction at checkout for “excess management fees”
Provide proof: You’ll need objective records, such as utility bills or usage statements
Get tenant approval: You can’t deduct the amount without the tenant’s consent
How much can I collect for excess management fees?
You can deduct only from the ₩300,000 deposit.
Total deductions for damage, loss, and excess management fees can’t exceed the ₩300,000 deposit.
That’s why it’s important to set a realistic management fee from the start, especially in high-utility seasons like winter.
How does plott LIFE handle management fees?
Does plott LIFE charge fees on management fees?
No. plott LIFE charges hosts ₩0, so you receive the full management fee.
₩0 host fee: No host fees through December 31, 2026
Full payout: No deductions from rent, management fees, or cleaning fees
Utilities covered: Use the full management fee to pay utility bills
How do management fees work for longer stays?
For stays of 28 days or more, guests can split the total booking cost, including management fees, into monthly payments on plott LIFE.
Monthly payments: Guests don’t have to pay several months of management fees upfront
Longer stays: Book up to 28 weeks at a time
For hosts: Lower upfront costs can encourage guests to book longer stays
직방 vs. plott LIFE: host fee payouts
Feature | 직방 short-term rentals | plott LIFE |
|---|---|---|
Host fee on management fees | 3.3% | ₩0 (through December 31, 2026) |
Fee on ₩600,000 in management fees over 12 weeks | ₩19,800 | ₩0 |
Fee on total booking cost (₩4,250,000 example for 12 weeks) | ₩140,250 | ₩0 |
Guest payment | Full amount upfront | Monthly payments for stays of 28 days or more |
Maximum stay | 12 weeks | 28 weeks |
Using 직방 and plott LIFE together
Can I list the same room on both platforms?
Yes. You can list the same room on both 직방 and plott LIFE.
직방: Reach renters searching on the platform
plott LIFE: Get your full payout, including management fees, and reach long-stay guests, companies, and international students
Manage your calendar: Once a booking is confirmed on one platform, block those dates on the other
FAQ — 직방 fees and management fees
Q. Does 직방 charge a fee on management fees?
A. Yes. The 3.3% host fee applies to rent, management fees, and cleaning fees combined. The deposit is excluded.
Q. How do I enter management fees on 직방?
A. Enter the management fee per week. If there isn’t one, select “No management fee.”
Q. Can I charge extra if management fees exceed the set amount on 직방?
A. No. You can only request a deposit deduction at checkout.
You’ll need proof and the tenant’s consent, and the total can’t exceed ₩300,000.
Q. How long is the ₩0 host fee offer on plott LIFE available?
A. The offer runs through December 31, 2026.
List your room before it ends.
Want your full payout without 직방’s host fee?
직방 charges a 3.3% fee on management fees, and excess charges can only be deducted from the ₩300,000 deposit.
List the same room on plott LIFE and receive your full payout—including management fees—with ₩0 fees.
plott LIFE — Short-term rentals with ₩0 host fees
₩0 host fees (through December 31) · Monthly payments for stays of 28+ days · Stays up to 28 weeks