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WHY use a Real Estate Agent to find a Rental?
ARIZONA REPUBLIC
AZ Rentals September 27,2015
This is a Good article By Tom, that details well what you can face,... going it ALONE!
authored by TOM SIMPLOT RENT SMART
Working with a real-estate agent for a rental
Driving around the neighborhood, you see a "For Rent" sign on a house that looks perfect for you. By the time you can call and check in with the real-estate agent, the next day, you learn that the place has already been rented. In a housing market like Phoenix, where certain neighborhoods are seeing buyers and renters moving quickly, having a professional on your side can make all the difference.
Even some of the best online tools have out of date information on home rentals because the market is moving so quickly. Your best bet in a market like this is to use a real estate agent to help you find your next rental home.
Access to Information: Many rental homes don't even have signs on them. Homeowners often list those homes exclusively with real-estate agents to make the process easier and attract qualified renters. Real-estate agents can help you search for homes that meet your needs quickly and efficiently by using their professional tools.
Timing can be important: If you decide to work with a real-estate agent and you know what the timing for your move is, your agent can be working for you and finding that right home. Again, in a tighter rental market, having a professional assist you can help you find the best rental at the right price, and a Realtor may be able to convince the owner to entertain your offer before signing a new lease with someone else.
Negotiation time: When it comes time to negotiste your lease, having a real-estate agent assisting you can save you money. They can negotiate the length of the lease, how the payments are made (electronically or in person) or the rates for the security and pet deposits.
Running checks for you: Most rental owners will ask for credit checks and employment verification, just like an apartment community. For those who may have a spotty history on either front, a real-estate agent can help a renter explain the history and ensure that you have the needed backup information.
Renters don't pay the fees: In a rental transaction, usually the fees for the real-estste professionals are paid by the owner of
the home. This should make the decision to use a real-estate
use a real-estate agent even easier since there aren't hard costs for you
Tom Simplot is president and CEO of the
Arizona Multihousing Association.
