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Home » The Home » Buying and Selling Homes » Apartment Hunting Like a Pro: Top 5 Tips

Buying and Selling Homes · June 20, 2019

Apartment Hunting Like a Pro: Top 5 Tips

 

The amount that you pay for your apartment and its features will depend on your negotiation skills as well as your ability to spot good deals. Before you start apartment hunting, you need to figure out what you want in a residence. Here are some tips that will help you to find the best apartment for your needs:

Call a Locator from Your Area

You should look at the local physical phone book or check online for apartments in your area. Then call several of the apartments that you like to see the ones that are within your price range. Make sure that you inquire about specials to get the best deals – some property managers will only tell you about specials when you ask.

A locator gets a commission whenever you choose an apartment that she/he recommends. To make sure that the properties you like have the best units, you should ask your apartment locator to call ahead. When looking at websites such as https://www.umovefree.com/City/garland-apartments-tx/, you need to know about unit availability.

Consider Your Budget

Before you start apartment hunting, you need to know how much you can afford to spend. You do not want to waste time looking at properties that are outside of your price range. Other than rent, you also need to consider the cost of living in that area.

Here are some of the costs to take into account:

Cable/internet – the cost of cable or internet is easy to figure out. It should not be too different from what you are currently paying unless you are moving to a different state. Even then, you can find the cost of cable or internet online.

Upfront costs – when you are renting an apartment, you need to pay a security deposit, which is more than or equal to one month of rent. You also need to set aside an application fee when apartment hunting.

Utilities – depending on where you live, the cost of utilities for a given property can be private or public. If the cost is not available, you should set aside at least $200 per month for utilities.

Parking – depending on where you want to reside, the cost of parking could be separate.

Look at Apartment Safety

If you are moving to an unfamiliar neighborhood, you must check its safety. At first glance, an area might seem safe but looks might be deceiving. To verify the safety of a property, you should do the following:

Avoid ground floor units – although some ground floor units are cheaper, you should avoid them because they are easier to access. For your own safety, you should choose higher floors.

Ask questions – although the landlord might not be completely honest, ask him anyway. To get honest answers, you should also talk to the current tenants of the apartment building. You can also talk to random people on the streets.

Consider police activity – if you are moving out of town and cannot ascertain the safety of an area, consider looking at crime maps online. Doing so allows you to see the common criminal activities.

Do Not Choose a Home because of Its Perceived Value

An apartment with vaulted ceilings can be quite expensive but the neighborhood might not be good. Even if an apartment unit has most of the features that you are looking for, it might lack the most important one. Do not rent an apartment because it seems like a good deal for someone else but not for you: that is the worst mistake that you can make.

Tour the Property in Person

Nowadays, people are satisfied with virtual tours. However, nothing can substitute touring a property in person. Even if a website gives you an interior look, visiting the apartment unit in person will give you a better idea of what the property is like.

When you walk around the apartment and neighborhood, you will get a feel of the area. Moreover, you should not limit your search to a single property, no matter how much you like it. Look at several apartments to have options.

Conclusion

Once you know what you want in an apartment and how much you can afford, it will be easier to choose the best one for your needs.

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