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The Benefits of Using an Apartment Locator

Choosing an apartment is a daunting task. Whether you are moving across town or across the country, using an apartment locating service will save you time, money, and hassles. Apartment locators typically do not charge fees for their services. Many offer cash rebates to clients as an enticement to sign a lease.

It is overwhelming to know where to start in your search for a new apartment. By providing a list of criteria to the locating service, a broker can quickly narrow the field down to a list of suitable choices. The more details you can provide will help in this search: location, amenities, size, parking, and price range are a good starting point. If you have special needs or criteria that need accommodating, the broker will speak to potential landlords to make sure that an apartment is suitable. From handicapped accessibility, to pets, to background checks, an apartment locating service knows how to meet your needs.

An invaluable benefit of using an apartment locating service is the broker’s knowledge of the city’s neighborhoods. You may think you found the perfect apartment, but you are not aware that the crime rate soars when the sun goes down. Using a service will help you avoid these mistakes. Brokers will know where to find the best schools, as well as public transportation, green spaces, and shopping centers.

Look for the following basic standards when evaluating an apartment locator:

• Is their Real Estate License displayed on their website as required by law?
• Are they members of the National Association of Apartment Locators and have they agreed to operate under a code of ethics?
• Are they members of the National Association of Realtors? This is an optional accreditation, but it offers additional assurances to the integrity of the company.
• How long have they been in business? They need to have been around long enough to have the knowledge and experience of the apartments to make informed recommendations?

If you are searching for a new apartment in the Dallas/Fort Worth area,  Apartment Agents is a full-service apartment locator that specializes in helping people find apartments, lofts, and townhomes across the metroplex. They have earned the Consumers’ Choice Award for Business Excellence. They will find the perfect match for your lifestyle