Most people in today's market use a real estate agent when purchasing a property, but a lot of people don't know you can also have a real estate agent when looking at rental properties. You may be wondering what the perks are of using a rental agent.
First, a rental agent knows all of the ins and outs of tenant and landlord rules and responsibilities. They will be able to tell you what fees really apply, and where you might be getting taken advantage of. Rental agents also have access to multiple rental listing sites, including the MLS as of September 2010. Agents can set up showings for you, and accompany you to the showings, as a safety precaution. Agents can assist you in the negotiation process, whether it be the monthly rent the landlord is asking, utilities, pet deposits, and other areas of renting. Some landlords may be flexible in certain areas. Rental agents can also give you more background information on neighborhoods, if you are new to the area. We have access to information about schools, parks, transportation, and other neighborhood amenities that may be of interest to you.
These are just a few of the perks that come with using a rental agent. One more bonus isthat the majority of the time, the landlord or listing agent will cover the fees for the rental agent, so there will be no cost to you! If you have any questions or if you'd like more information, please call our rental specialist, Jess Mueller at 612-965-8817, or email her at jess@m19r.com
Very informative. Thank you.
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