Real estate commission for rental

[David Terjak]

I've been contacted a couple times by real estate agents calling about properties I have available for rent. They are calling on behalf of their clients, but the first thing they ask is if I offer a real estate commission. I have answered no. I don't see a benefit in this from my prospective as I get majority of my interest from individuals. My question is how others handle this scenario. Do you offer a commission? If so how much? Is it more appropriate to have the prospective tenant provide commission to their agent? Does not offering a commission prevent that agent from telling their client about my property?