Searching for an apartment is not an easy task; it can be exciting as well as exhausting. DC Fawcett Real Estate says that Lowest vacancy rate is again a depressing situation, where buyers had to search for apartments more vigorously through various mediums property portals.
DC Fawcett reviews on how to find an apartment
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New construction
New constructions offer a price that you cannot expect for age old properties. The negotiation can be as high as possible with the owners and property managers.
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Apartment locator
For every area, there would be an apartment locator to guide you with the price, you can approach them every day or weekly to know about the price.
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Partnering
If you are a bachelor/bachelorette then you can even share your apartment so that you can pay less, your share will be minimum when compared to renting an entire apartment for yourself.
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Locality
When you find a home in a fantastic location but price is exorbitantly high which is unaffordable for you, then find out the surrounding area. There can be properties with an affordable price with your preferences.
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Discount
When you opt for a lease for 6 months, there are chances of getting discount on the price from your landlord, so instead of taking 12months lease; try this way.
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Referral
When you refer a friend and he/she buys the apartment, then you can get some commission out of it.
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Amenities
Each apartment provides with different amenities, like some may provide Wi-Fi etc, others may not. So opt for the one where amenities are given free or of less cost when compared with other apartment.
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Buddy system
You can put a word to your colleague or friend that you are seeking an apartment, so if they come to know about any apartment, they can let you know. Sometimes even if your friend’s apartment has any vacant apartment you can try out.
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Single family properties
These are generally low priced than multifamily homes.
What are the documents needed when you purchase an apartment?
- Rental application form
- Credit report
- Reference letter from your landlord
- Lease agreement
- Employment verification
Advantages of renting
- Ability to use leverages i.e. you can pay a portion of the total value from the borrowed funds.
- Tax –free
Disadvantages of renting option
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Restrictions
You cannot use the rental apartment with absolute freedom. Maintenance is the key factor which will become stress at one point of time.
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Unexpected expenses
You are bound to unexpected expenses when you rent an apartment. Sometimes the landlord expects you to bear the expenses.
To overcome these drawbacks, expect a reasonable price for your property so you may get tenants as soon as someone vacates.
Rental scam: This is prevalent in real estate where buyers would be shown with an apartment by a real estate agent who is actually a scammer. The buyer unaware of the scam gives out all their personal information as well as deposits some amount which would be used by the scammer.
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