Comments on: What You Should Know about Using a Rental Broker http://www.myfirstapartment.com/2006/09/what-you-should-know-about-using-a-rental-broker/ Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:45:55 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Tim larkin http://www.myfirstapartment.com/2006/09/what-you-should-know-about-using-a-rental-broker/comment-page-1/#comment-59570 Tim larkin Sun, 20 Nov 2011 04:50:05 +0000 http://wptest.myfirstapartment.com/2006/09/what-you-should-know-about-using-a-rental-broker/#comment-59570 Renting an apartment without a broker limits your choices as a tenant. Most of the high quality housing units are owned by opulent investors who hire(at no cost to them) highly experienced and well trained brokers rather than do the job themselves. Cheap tenants that want to bypass the broker fee apartments are usually stuck with inferior units from unprofessional landlords. Ask yourself this, Why would a rich landlord want to expend his/her valuable time and money on a job that a well trained highly experienced professional will graciously do for free? Most landlords who do not use the services of a FREE realtor try to pump tenants for extra security deposits or hike rent . WHY? They know you are trying to save a commission and they want a piece of it. Not a good negotiating position for a prospective tenant to be in. Renting an apartment without a broker limits your choices as a tenant. Most of the high quality housing units are owned by opulent investors who hire(at no cost to them) highly experienced and well trained brokers rather than do the job themselves. Cheap tenants that want to bypass the broker fee apartments are usually stuck with inferior units from unprofessional landlords. Ask yourself this, Why would a rich landlord want to expend his/her valuable time and money on a job that a well trained highly experienced professional will graciously do for free? Most landlords who do not use the services of a FREE realtor try to pump tenants for extra security deposits or hike rent . WHY? They know you are trying to save a commission and they want a piece of it. Not a good negotiating position for a prospective tenant to be in.

]]> By: Jesse http://www.myfirstapartment.com/2006/09/what-you-should-know-about-using-a-rental-broker/comment-page-1/#comment-478 Jesse Thu, 21 Jan 2010 06:01:57 +0000 http://wptest.myfirstapartment.com/2006/09/what-you-should-know-about-using-a-rental-broker/#comment-478 Hi Kate,<br /><br />Since you posted this blog entry there is a quick and easy way to find out if the broker you contact is licensed by the state.<br /><br />See Here:<br />https://appsext7.dos.state.ny.us/nydos/selSearchType.do<br /><br />Also a good broker in NYC will have access to apartments that you cannot get on your own. Some landlords in NYC have been using a handful of brokers exclusively and will only work brokers even if you call them yourself. Here are the top three broker only landlords:<br /><br />Pan Am<br />BLDG<br />Manocherian Brothers<br /><br />Most if not all of their apartments are currently No-Fee. If you have any questions feel free to google them and try calling them up yourself. You could also contact me and I can point you in the right direction. Hi Kate,

Since you posted this blog entry there is a quick and easy way to find out if the broker you contact is licensed by the state.

See Here:
https://appsext7.dos.state.ny.us/nydos/selSearchType.do

Also a good broker in NYC will have access to apartments that you cannot get on your own. Some landlords in NYC have been using a handful of brokers exclusively and will only work brokers even if you call them yourself. Here are the top three broker only landlords:

Pan Am
BLDG
Manocherian Brothers

Most if not all of their apartments are currently No-Fee. If you have any questions feel free to google them and try calling them up yourself. You could also contact me and I can point you in the right direction.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.myfirstapartment.com/2006/09/what-you-should-know-about-using-a-rental-broker/comment-page-1/#comment-479 Anonymous Fri, 14 Mar 2008 18:12:36 +0000 http://wptest.myfirstapartment.com/2006/09/what-you-should-know-about-using-a-rental-broker/#comment-479 Kate. Just wanted to add some intel to your article. Check out www.nyrentclub.com<br /><br />This is an independent site where NYC renters can rate and review the service of NYC rental brokers. And, all brokers on the site agree to offer a minimum 20% discount off the fee. Some offer an even higher discount.<br /><br />This looks like a really good way to get help finding a NYC rental apartment and avoid unethical brokers. Kate. Just wanted to add some intel to your article. Check out http://www.nyrentclub.com

This is an independent site where NYC renters can rate and review the service of NYC rental brokers. And, all brokers on the site agree to offer a minimum 20% discount off the fee. Some offer an even higher discount.

This looks like a really good way to get help finding a NYC rental apartment and avoid unethical brokers.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.myfirstapartment.com/2006/09/what-you-should-know-about-using-a-rental-broker/comment-page-1/#comment-480 Anonymous Sat, 30 Sep 2006 12:11:46 +0000 http://wptest.myfirstapartment.com/2006/09/what-you-should-know-about-using-a-rental-broker/#comment-480 Hi Kate,<br /><br />Good article!<br /><br />I wanted to bring to your attention an alternative to using a broker in NYC. As it is, there are plenty of buildings in the city that have their own rental office and do not charge a fee. There are several websites that sell comperhensive lists of such buildings, or you can find a free list of buildings imposed on a google map at <a href="http://www.nofeemaps.com/" rel="nofollow">www.NoFeeMaps.com</a>, along with phone numbers and websites of the rental agents. Hi Kate,

Good article!

I wanted to bring to your attention an alternative to using a broker in NYC. As it is, there are plenty of buildings in the city that have their own rental office and do not charge a fee. There are several websites that sell comperhensive lists of such buildings, or you can find a free list of buildings imposed on a google map at http://www.NoFeeMaps.com, along with phone numbers and websites of the rental agents.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.myfirstapartment.com/2006/09/what-you-should-know-about-using-a-rental-broker/comment-page-1/#comment-481 Anonymous Sat, 30 Sep 2006 12:10:01 +0000 http://wptest.myfirstapartment.com/2006/09/what-you-should-know-about-using-a-rental-broker/#comment-481 Hi Kate,<br /><br />Good article!<br /><br />I wanted to bring to your attention an alternative to using a broker in NYC. As it is, there are plenty of buildings in the city that have their own rental office and do not charge a fee. There are several websites that sell comperhensive lists of such buildings, or you can find a free list of buildings imposed on a google map at NoFeeMaps.com, along with phone numbers and websites of the rental agents. Hi Kate,

Good article!

I wanted to bring to your attention an alternative to using a broker in NYC. As it is, there are plenty of buildings in the city that have their own rental office and do not charge a fee. There are several websites that sell comperhensive lists of such buildings, or you can find a free list of buildings imposed on a google map at NoFeeMaps.com, along with phone numbers and websites of the rental agents.

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