Moving is a hassle that we all dread, despite the exciting promise of a new start and great things ahead.
But the use of the Internet in recent years to promote real estate has made the pain of seeking a new apartment slightly less traumatic.
But how do you go about finding what you need, and how do you know the sites you come across are reliable and worthy of your trust? There is a general rule of thumb that you should stick with public venues that are already well known.
For example, checking the online classifieds from your local newspaper is a great place to start.
There is a certain amount of accountability for such businesses that are offering rentals through a publication, as it has been placed in print.
You can also look at websites such as Rent.
com, which offers an extensive look,including pictures, into local rentals.
They will also give you a number to contact through their website itself, let you write emails to check availability, and give you pricing information and square footage/amenities to view.
All of this comes with a $100 reward upon the signing of a lease.
There are several other trusted sites that offer the same type of program.
Try to stay away from public billboards, such as Craigslist, if you can help it.
Because there is so little information needed to post such an add, you could potentially be signing into a dangerous situation when you choose an apartment there.
If you do choose to try them, make sure you have someone present at the viewing, and pay attention to all contracts.
Read the fine print, and be careful to note if anything seems off, or if they refuse to put the terms of the lease into writing, with a validated copy.
But the use of the Internet in recent years to promote real estate has made the pain of seeking a new apartment slightly less traumatic.
But how do you go about finding what you need, and how do you know the sites you come across are reliable and worthy of your trust? There is a general rule of thumb that you should stick with public venues that are already well known.
For example, checking the online classifieds from your local newspaper is a great place to start.
There is a certain amount of accountability for such businesses that are offering rentals through a publication, as it has been placed in print.
You can also look at websites such as Rent.
com, which offers an extensive look,including pictures, into local rentals.
They will also give you a number to contact through their website itself, let you write emails to check availability, and give you pricing information and square footage/amenities to view.
All of this comes with a $100 reward upon the signing of a lease.
There are several other trusted sites that offer the same type of program.
Try to stay away from public billboards, such as Craigslist, if you can help it.
Because there is so little information needed to post such an add, you could potentially be signing into a dangerous situation when you choose an apartment there.
If you do choose to try them, make sure you have someone present at the viewing, and pay attention to all contracts.
Read the fine print, and be careful to note if anything seems off, or if they refuse to put the terms of the lease into writing, with a validated copy.
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