Is it appropriate to take a camera with me when I'm looking at apartments?
I asked this question earlier, but with the way it was worded, no one seemed to want to answer it. I have a few appointments this week to see some (vacant) apartments and I'm just wondering if it's appropriate to take a camera with me. Every other time I've gone apartment hunting, I always forget what the apartments look like by the time I'm finished.
Thanks - and a have a lovely day.
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When I was apartment hunting, I did. That way, I could show photos of the apartment to my roommate or simply compare apt A to apt B. I also printed "review" sheets for each apartment with the address, landlord's contact 411, and sections to describe the neighborhood, building, rooms, bath, etc. I would take photos and fill-out the form while on site. It may seem a little "anal", but I consistently got great apartments in a difficult Chicago market with few or no surprises after signing the lease. It's okay to take photos of any ...(Answered by John O) |
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Pros and Cons of Renting a 3bed room apartment or a 3bedroom house, which is better?
My friends and I are trying to find a three bedroom apartment or house. Can anyone help me with a pros and cons list? I am the one who is doing almost all the research and setting up appointments, ect. So I want some other tools to show my friends. I'd prefer an apartment, but a house would be fine too.
Thanks so much!
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The best approach would probably to look at both quantitatively and qualitatively.
In the quantitative analysis:
How much is the rent?
What is the square footage?
How big are the bedrooms?
How many bathrooms are there?
What is the age of the house/apartment?
When was the last renovation?
What is the property value (you can get that from the county auditor's website)?
How much are the utilities anticipated to be (is one better insulated or have newer appliances)?
In the qualitative analysis:
What is the overall condition of the house/apartment?
What is the ...(Answered by DearAbby) |
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What to ask when looking into a new apartment?
I really want to move out of my parent's house and into a place of my own. I've been looking into local papers and on craigslist for apartements for rent. I'm new to the whole moving out business so can anyone tell me some things to ask the landlords of the apartments i make appointments to view? Are there certain questions to ask about the apartment and lease of those that I'm interested in?
Any advice on moving out will be much appreciated! Thanks in advance for your help!
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Length of Lease?
Termination clause should you need to break the lease early?
Go in and look at the place.
Condition of walls and paint?
Water pressure for tub, sink, and shower?
Hot water?
Parking space?
Are utilities included?
Pets?
What is acess like to the building? Enclosed courtyard? Buzzer at the door? etc.?
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How do I know what an apartment is worth?
My best friend and I have three appointments to look at apartments today and to be honest, they seem fairly decent, the prices are in our range and the areas that we are looking are very nice areas. But what kind of questions should I ask the owner, or what should I look for to best estimate if the apartments are actually worth what they are asking?
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Find out if they offer leases or month to month rentals.
If and when paying rent, when it's due by (usually a 5 day grace period).
And just go with what your heart tells you, your the one that has to live there. If it's reasonable rent and in a good neighborhood, there's your answer! Best of luck to you and your bf....(Answered by Nikki) |
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How should I counter a lowball offer on my house?
My 100-year old house in an older, inner-ring suburb with good schools and generally high property values, has been on the market for three weeks now. Traffic has been steady, with agents' appointments averaging about four a week. However, buyers have said while they think the house has a lot of curb appeal, the interior needs too much work: the basement, for starters, is seeping water, and the bedrooms are small with little closet space. Last weekend, we got an offer from a developer: $30K below the asking price, and he wants to tear down the house in order to ... (Asked by hi_sakura)
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All are good answers! But the sentence I keyed on was the one in which the buyer was going to tear down the house. It seems to me the buyer is valuing the land and not the house when he offered you a price $30,000 below your asking price. I doubt the buyer will offer significantly more as the house has no negotiating leverage. Consider this price the basement price as it is for land only. To expect this buyer to significantly raise his /her offering price is like whistling against the wind--not very rewarding.
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What are my rights as a leaseholder while property is on the market?
I am leasing an upscale condo in Orange County CA. My rent is 1800./month. I moved in in August 2005 and signed a one year lease. In February, 2006, the owners put it on the market.
What are my rights AND responsibilities in terms of making this home available to prospective buyers?
So far, I have allowed showings without appointments three days a week within certain hours.
I will be working from home for the summer, and cannot work with the threat of the doorbell ringing at any time. I have requested "by appointment only" and am getting significant flak from the listing ... (Asked by Jennifer W)
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The sale of the house has NO affect on your lease. The buyer takes the house subject to the lease.
The lease should say something about the landlord's right to enter the premises. While a showing is a valid purpose most states require advanced notice of intent to enter in writing. There are also legal restrictions on the time of day i.e. not too early in the morning of after dinner at night. The landlord's entry without advance notice is a lease violation. You may be entitled to stop paying rent or terminate your tenancy as ...(Answered by attorney_johnson) |
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What kind of language do you give to sellers requesting feedback when their home has had no showings?
You need to keep in touch with them, but no one has made any showing appointments on their house. Assume that the house looks good, the net pictures look good, the price is nice, etc. I just need to write an email script and don't know what more to say other than, "I'm currently awaiting feedback on your home. I look forward to speaking with you soon and will be in touch. Don't hesitate to contact me with any questions."
What should be said?
Thanks
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By saying you're awaiting feedback, you're implying it has shown and you're just waiting for feedback.
This would be unethical at a minimum, it could even be legally unsafe for you if they ask for a list of showings and find out is hasn't been shown.
I think you need to just say there hasn't been showings yet as the market has been unusually soft, as they most likely know. If there is anything you can do to make it stand out, tell them. If you think dropping the price $5000 will light up some eyes, suggest that. But ...(Answered by T J) |
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