Rajkot rental management: NRI's broker dilemma

Do brokers really control the entire rental market in Rajkot? I'm based in Dubai, aur mujhe property Kalawad Road ya 150 Feet Ring Road area mein rent pe deni hai. Har deal mein 1-2 months ka rent as commission maangte hain, is it normal? Can't do site inspections myself, so relying on them, but it feels like they gatekeep everything. What's the scene with direct landlord-tenant deals wahan pe? Koi way hai to avoid these charges, especially for an NRI?