I think this depends on where you are. Plenty of people in Australia and New Zealand let their houses through agencies and get along just fine.
To be fair, these markets are pretty bubbly, and everyone is just hanging on for capital gain (it's no biggie if you have to "top it up" a little bit). Plus, losses are more or less tax deductible (e.g: http://www.ird.govt.nz/property/property-rental/deductions-y...). This includes agents fees.
To be fair, these markets are pretty bubbly, and everyone is just hanging on for capital gain (it's no biggie if you have to "top it up" a little bit). Plus, losses are more or less tax deductible (e.g: http://www.ird.govt.nz/property/property-rental/deductions-y...). This includes agents fees.