So you've got a condo sitting empty in Bangkok, maybe a one bedroom at Life Asoke Hype or a studio near BTS Chong Nonsi, and you're watching money evaporate every month on mortgage payments and common fees. You know you could rent it out, but the thought of handing 5 to 10 percent of your rental income to an agent makes you cringe. Good news: you absolutely can list and rent out your Bangkok condo without an agent. Thousands of landlords here do it. But there's a right way and a wrong way, and the difference usually comes down to preparation, pricing, and knowing what tenants in this city actually want.

Get Your Condo Rent Ready Before You List

Before you even think about posting photos anywhere, walk through your unit like a prospective tenant would. That stained mattress from 2018? Replace it. The aircon that smells like wet socks? Call a technician for a deep clean, which usually runs about 400 to 600 THB per unit. These small fixes pay for themselves within the first month of rent.

Let's say you own a 35 sqm one bedroom at Lumpini Park Rama 9. Units in that building typically go for 12,000 to 16,000 THB per month depending on floor and furnishing. If your condo looks tired and dated, you'll sit at the bottom of that range. But spend 5,000 THB on fresh bedding, a proper cleaning service, and a few plants from Chatuchak Market, and suddenly you're competitive at 15,000 THB.

Also, check that everything works. Test every outlet, every faucet, the TV, the WiFi router. Tenants in Bangkok, especially expats, will walk away from a showing the second something feels off. First impressions here are everything.

Price It Right for Your Neighborhood

This is where most DIY landlords mess up. They price based on emotion or on what they paid for the unit, not on what the market will actually bear. Bangkok's condo rental market is competitive, and tenants have options. Lots of them.

Do your homework. Check listings on Facebook groups like "Bangkok Expats" or "Condos for Rent in Bangkok" and look at what similar units in your building or area are going for. If you own a two bedroom at The Base Park West near BTS Onnut, you'll see comparable units listed between 18,000 and 25,000 THB. Price yours at 28,000 and you'll hear nothing but crickets for weeks.

A good rule of thumb is to check at least 10 comparable listings within a one kilometer radius of your condo, then price at or slightly below the median. You can always negotiate up if demand is strong, but an overpriced listing just sits there collecting dust while you keep paying common fees out of pocket.

Where to List Your Bangkok Condo for Free

You don't need an agent to get visibility. Start with the platforms that actually generate tenant inquiries in Bangkok. Facebook Marketplace is huge here. Post in groups like "Rent Condos Bangkok" and "Bangkok Housing and Apartment Rentals." These groups have tens of thousands of active members, many of them expats relocating for work.

Beyond Facebook, list on FazWaz, Hipflat, and DDproperty. All of them allow free or low cost listings for individual landlords. Take at least 10 to 15 well lit photos. Shoot during the day with curtains open. Include shots of the lobby, pool, gym, and nearby BTS or MRT station entrance. If your condo is at Ideo Mobi Sukhumvit near BTS Ekkamai, show the walkway to the station. That 3 minute commute is a massive selling point.

Write an honest description. Mention the exact floor, the view, the distance to public transport in minutes, and whether utilities are included. Skip the flowery language. Tenants here want facts.

Screen Tenants and Handle the Paperwork Yourself

Once inquiries start coming in, you need a system. Ask every prospect the same basic questions: where do they work, how long do they plan to stay, can they provide a passport or Thai ID copy, and are they willing to sign a 12 month lease? This filters out time wasters fast.

For the lease, you can download a bilingual Thai and English rental contract template from the Thailand Real Estate Business Brokers Association or use templates available through platforms like Superagent. Standard terms in Bangkok are a two month security deposit plus one month advance rent. Make sure your contract covers utility payment responsibilities, early termination penalties, and the condition of the unit at handover.

Take detailed photos and video of the unit on move in day with the tenant present. This protects both of you when the lease ends. A landlord I know at Ashton Asoke learned this the hard way when a tenant disputed damage charges on a 55,000 THB per month unit and there was zero documentation to back up the claim.

Managing the Tenancy Without Losing Your Mind

Being your own property manager means being responsive. When the hot water heater dies at 10 PM, that's your phone ringing. Build a small contact list of reliable service people: a plumber, an electrician, an aircon technician, and a locksmith. Keep their LINE contacts saved and ready.

Set up automatic bank transfers for rent collection through a Bangkok Bank or SCB account. Chase late payments immediately but politely. Most tenant relationships in Bangkok go smoothly if you communicate clearly and fix problems quickly. The landlords who struggle are the ones who disappear for months and then wonder why their tenant stopped paying.

Renting out your condo in Bangkok without an agent is completely doable if you put in the upfront effort. Price it honestly, present it well, screen your tenants carefully, and stay responsive once someone moves in. You'll keep more of your rental income and build direct relationships with the people living in your property. And if you ever want a smarter way to manage listings, find tenants, or compare your pricing against real market data, check out what Superagent is building at superagent.co. It's designed for exactly this kind of landlord.