Many people use a renter’s / relocation agent to relocate from interstate and overseas, but it’s a little-known fact that local people also use a renter’s / relocation agent to move …. locally. Why would you do it, and what are the benefits?
When you use a renter’s agent who is also a licensed real estate agent, you tap into their local knowledge which includes access to professional, subscription-only property databases … the type that are available to sales agents and buyer’s agents, used extensively to guide appraisals of a property’s value and also to uncover details about the property that would otherwise be unknown to a would-be renter. All of this information benefits renters in many ways.
The other benefit in using a renter’s agent who is also a buyer’s agent is that you have a skilled and confident negotiator on your side. As a licensed real estate agent, I have the same knowledge that a property manager has, but unlike a property manager, I use that knowledge to your - the renter’s - advantage.
The outcome? Renters in these “COVID times” benefit from a) renting the right place (not a dud); and b) renting it for the right rent and with the best possible terms and conditions.
COVID-19 has created a genuine renter’s market and there are many potential negotiation avenues to explore, ensuring that your new home is one that is as affordable and comfortable as it can possibly be for you.
Melissa Maimann is a licensed real estate agent. She saves tenants time and frustration through an affordable service that finds and secures the best rental properties quickly, easily and efficiently. If you need a skilled agent to find your next rental home for you, don't hesitate to make contact.