There are tons of articles suggesting the best ways to search for an apartment. This ‘Tips and Tricks’ article has some new ideas, ones I thought worthy of sharing with you. Happy hunting!
Before beginning the search for a new apartment, a potential renter should take a little time to prepare themselves for this exciting beginning.
via Apartment Rental Tips And Tricks.
You know, always writing about St. Louis apartments does get a bit boring (even for those of us who eat, breathe and sleep the St. Louis rental market — I do love what I do!).
So here is a fun article about Halloween parties! It specifically addresses the unique challenges — noise, congestion, parking, etc. — faced by many party-loving apartment residents.
Read on for some great suggestions for your next party!
Haunted houses, kids in costumes, intricately carved pumpkins, and candy – ah, Halloween! It’s the night that kicks off the holiday season and a great excuse to dress in crazy clothing – in other words, it’s the perfect excuse for a great party! Transform your apartment into a spooky lair and start planning!
via Throw a Halloween Party That’s To-Die-For.
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There are many ways of finding an apartment, and opting to go with an apartment broker can be the right choice for many people. Whether it’s the right choice for you depends on several important factors.
via The Pros and Cons of an Apartment Broker | Oh My Apartment.
Wow, I just read an article (and posted the link on our blog) that seemed to say the exact opposite. I am, however, an optimist at heart — I’m going with this one!
NEW YORK, April 6 Reuters – U.S. apartment vacancy rates stopped rising and rents increased modestly in the first quarter, signs the market is poised to recover, according to real estate research firm Reis.
via US apartment market may have turned corner-report | Reuters.
2+ bedroom/2.5 bath condo in heart of DeMun area in Clayton. Open floorplan with fireplace, hardwood floors in living space and carpet in bedrooms. Office/den area off living room. Granite and stainless steel kitchen and garage parking. This one has it all! For more information on this and other listings click here
Large 1 bedroom Metropolis condo walking distance to Forest Park & Central West End shops & restaurants. Hardwood floors, granite countertops, in unit washer/dryer are just a few of the amenities in this condo for rent. To see more info on this listing click here
Check this out – one of our favorite Central West End highrises is offering 1-bedrooms for $600/mo — you save $2,400.00 on a year lease! Or save $250.00/mo on their oversized 2-bedrooms, perfect for roommates, only $830/mo.
Hurry — offer expires 10/10/09. Call us for details on DCA at 314- 821-4999, or email me at kmwood@apartment-search.com. If you’re not looking right now, but know someone who is, pass it on!
Hard to believe it’s been 23 years since I sat in my business partner’s basement pseudo-office and we began the daily routine of following our basic business plan to launch Apartment Search in St. Louis, MO.
It took us six months to research and lay it all out, but it was simple. Our goal was to help frustrated renters find what they were looking for as quickly and painlessly as possible, and we would only charge the properties when we delivered.
We signed up apartments and owners under a non-exclusive contract that didn’t cost them a dime unless they got a lease. We called on corporations and real estate agencies, offering free assistance with their renters.
We accompanied every prospect we saw, walked them through the process, and sent them a thank-you note so they had mail in their new mailbox. Simple. It was all based on the fact that we truly wanted to help. And it has worked. For 23 years!
So, for the last 13 years, we have celebrated in October by throwing an anniversary party. The tradition began in 1996, when it dawned on me that we had not only survived, but succeeded, for a whole 10 years! Cause for celebration.
It was a small affair, with our favorite people from the rental and relocation industries. When I saw the VP of our second-largest property management client doing a jello shot with no hands, I knew the party was a hit. We had to do it again.
Now, every year we throw a party, but for a different reason. It’s not to congratulate ourselves. We take that one evening to recognize and thank all the hardworking, caring people in this industry who help us do our job so well.
It’s a chance to remind them how we see them going above and beyond again and again to help every prospect or transferee. We see it daily, we know how much it takes, and we deeply, deeply appreciate them. It’s our one opportunity to just tell them so.
We invite the staffs of every property we represent, from the owner to the maintenance guys. We invite our corporate contacts, our relocation referrers, and our real-estate agency supporters. We invite friends, customers who have used our services, and rental prospects currently looking.
We invite everyone who understands just how difficult and demanding the apartment industry can be.
So if you’re reading this, you know. And you’re invited! It’s on October 21st at 6:00 p.m. at the Backstreet Blues Jazz Club in Westport Plaza.
Show up, say you read this blog, enjoy two free drinks (we’ve toned it down a bit from 1996), try all the catered eats, and don’t leave without having a piece of the best German Chocolate cake in the world.
Help us celebrate. Not Apartment Search’s 23 years, but our salute to the entire apartment industry throughout St. Louis. If you’ve ever rented, or tried to help a friend, or knew someone struggling to get settled in St. Louis, you will join us to give them a one-night, heartfelt round of applause.
Hope to see you there!
Kathryn Wood, Founder and CEO
