More and more in today’s overwhelming Information Age, experts recommend using a leasing professional when searching for an apartment/home/condo to rent (see article below).
With so much information out there (some truthful, some not so truthful), it is wise to use a rental expert — the same way you would use a sales expert to buy a house. Let them narrow down your options, and you can make your decision with a clear head.
Leasing agents are paid by the landlords from their marketing budgets, so their services are usually free to the renter. So quit clicking through page after page of potential rentals, and call your local rental expert. You’ll be glad you did!
Apartment hunting can be tough. Hiring an agent might be wise when looking for an apartment. An agent can help you find what you are looking for and quite often, find you deals that you didn’t know where available.
I couldn’t have said it better myself! Apartment hunting these days is overwhelming. Find a knowledgeable leasing agent and save yourself time, money and ghastly headaches..
If you are looking for an apartment, getting an agent to help you with your hunt can be beneficial. Don’t miss out on deals you may not know about. Agents will work for you to find better deals in the long run.
For those new to St. Louis, there is a lot to do and see in this family-oriented city. See the article below for local events, historical sights and fabulous eateries. We’ll meet you in St. Louie, Louie!
Believe it or not, there’s a lot more to St. Louis than the popular question, “Where did you go to high school?” Our city is also known for its historic landmarks, unique entertainment, and tasty regional fare. In this Weekly Yelp, we’ll highlight what yelpers feel are some of STL’s finest assets, and we don’t care what your diploma says!
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.
This is a great article! It puts social media in its proper perspective — as a great communication tool, rather than a leading business generator. Businesses, pay attention!
It certainly clarified my love/hate feelings (not to mention guilt) regarding the plethora of social media outlets, and my use (or lack thereof) of most of them.
Well written, well thought out – a thoroughly enjoyable read.
Social media presence tends to be touted these days as a proficiency that must be conquered in order to compete for and generate business. If that were true, it would be called “commercial” media. Rather, social media is simply our way of communicating, redefined. It is another way to interact, and the rules for social interaction are no different online than off; the venue is just different.
I like supporting worthwhile causes, and this is a great one. It benefits kids with cancer, and features an early-spring pool plunge by Pheasant Run’s property manager.
Aaah, Splash Day is the perfect combination of (mild) human suffering, rewarded with humane generosity. Stop by and drop off a few bucks this Saturday.Or just send a check — that’s what Apartment Search is doing!(Address is on the attached link).
Splash Day is Coming!
Village Green’s annual fundraiser, Splash Day, first began 19 years ago with a dare. Because we traditionally open our apartment community pools in early April, often before swimming-friendly weather, a manager accepted a dare to take the plunge, but only if pledges were made for donations to a worthy cause.
Since then, Village Green has donated up to $50,000 a year to various charities with Splash Day efforts from each of its regions. Our goal is to raise pledges for the St. Louis -based “Friends of Kids with Cancer” – http://www.friendsofkids.com/
Check this out! Type in your name, and see what comes up. Chances are, you are listed, and tons of (sometimes incorrect) information is out there for anyone to find. Kind of scary, huh? Wonder how many websites like this are out there?…
You can remove yourself — click on the Privacy button on the bottom right and follow instructions. Veddy interesting!
I just like the phrase, ‘Penny Wise and Pound Foolish’.Old Ben Franklin knew what he was talking about. There are currently some fantastic deals in the St. Louis Apartment market — just be sure you know what you’re getting for your pennybefore you buy...
We’ve all heard the phrase ‘Penny Wise and Pound Foolish’ before and I think it has taken on a new meaning recently within the relocation industry. It seems that the focus has shifted from everyone working together to make the transferee’s move as painless as possible to everyone (including the transferee) working “solo” to find the cheapest possible price for any given service. It reminds me of another one of my favorite phrases, “You get what you pay for.”
Great article explaining the many benefits of using an apartment locator service (vs. Apartments.com, Craigslist, guide books, etc.)We offer the same service in St. Louis.
Every major city has at least one locator — a real estate agency dedicated solely to assisting renters. Look for one in your area. Locator services really do save renters time, gas and money!
This one sounds so good, I’m thinking of moving to Milwaukee…
It’s a fact that when renters are armed with more information they make better rental decisions. Milwaukee Apartment Finders service allows the renter to sit back and enjoy the process. It’s never been so easy to find the perfect rental home in Milwaukee.For renters it’s clear, Milwaukee Apartment Finders is “The Smart Way to Rent.”
Finding an apartment, in New York City or St. Louis or anywhere, is a major undertaking. The author of the article below missed a huge resource – using brokers (apartment Locators) to narrow down your search. There are free locator services in virtually every major city in the U.S.
Start with www.apartmentsacrossamerica.com. If your city isn’t listed, contact a locator in your state. They will direct you to local services in or near your township of choice. The key here is to work smart. Locators are a great information source to begin, and often quickly resolve, the tedious task of finding that perfect apartment.
Thanks to the real-estate slump it’s a renters’ market out there. Vacancy rates are still pretty high and landlords in many areas are willing to bargain, in some cases offering a free month’s rent or waiving fees. Home prices have also fallen back to earth since the boom years.
