Finding an apartment isn’t easy. It might start out as an exciting new adventure, but it can quickly turn into a long, stressful process. Thankfully, a rental locator service can ease the pain of apartment hunting by helping you find that perfect place. However, even after many years of service, many renters still don’t know about Apartment Locators and what they do. In fact, Locators operate in a manner similar to traditional real estate agents, but for renters instead of buyers.
A good Locator will combine the knowledge of a local, the care of a friend, and the “don’t-even-lift-a-finger” level of service you’d get from a concierge. At least, that’s how we train our agents at AptAmigo. Read on for a step-by-step explanation of how a rental locator service works:
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How a Rental Locator Service Works
1. Hop on a quick call.
Tell your personal agent a little bit about yourself and what you’re looking for in your next home – the more detail, the better. For instance, which neighborhoods do you prefer? How many bedrooms do you need? Do you prefer a south-facing unit? How about city views? Are you a musician (yes, we work with buildings that come with special amenities for that)? The more your agent knows about your lifestyle, the more precise they can be when they search for buildings that match your criteria.
2. Review your list.
Next, we’ll recommend buildings for you to tour based on the information you provided during your initial assessment. You will review the list and decide on your favorites. AptAmigo provides only the most accurate and up-to-date information about our building partners and any special deals on offer, and you remain in control of the decision-making the entire time. Once you agree on a narrowed down list, the preparation for your tours begins.
3. We’ll schedule everything.
Our operations team handles all of the scheduling and connects you with a touring agent to accompany you on your visits. We will optimize your schedule to reduce travel time between buildings as much as possible and provide the resources you need to prepare for your tour day.
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4. Tour like a VIP.
We will provide feedback throughout your tour day to help you make the best decision possible. When time allows, your touring agent will show you around the neighborhood(s) as well so that you know whether the location will fit with your lifestyle.
5. Love where you live.
After your tours, we’ll happily follow up with any questions about your favorite buildings and make sure you feel great about your top choice before you apply. If you need assistance while filling out your application, we can provide that too.
Best of all, our service is free! We get paid a small referral fee by buildings, but only if we deliver excellence to you and help you find a home you love.
Too good to be true? It’s not! We love our clients and are humbled that they feel the same.
Check out some of our client testimonials here.
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Our goal is to make apartment hunting a breeze by matching people with their dream apartments. If you or anyone you know is on the market for a new luxury apartment, get in touch with us at AptAmigo — the #1 rental locator service in the nation.
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* The original version of this article was first published on March 8, 2019.
