Many apartment listings you see online are either no longer available, or look nothing like the photos. In the past, you had to waste time and energy sifting through listings, attending tours, and hoping for the best…

Demand for rentals in Manhattan is so high, that renters can be pressured into rushing, not doing due diligence, and can even get dragged into bidding wars. In the past you had to use a broker to get the inside scoop…

Broker’s fees can cost you up to 2 month’s rent… and some brokers will charge you a broker’s fee when you could’ve went directly to the landlord and skipped a fee altogether. Understanding the market, as well as the broker/landlord relationship, is essential to negotiating and getting the best deal possible. In the past, you had to just hope you weren’t overpaying…

Some renters will move into a new apartment only to discover a plethora of unforeseen, undisclosed problems. In the past, knowing who to trust and what to expect in your new apartment was nearly impossible…

Some brokers will ignore or even mislead you when you reach out for showings. Some landlords are rude and unresponsive. In the past, you had to cross your fingers and hope that both your broker and landlord were trustworthy and responsible…

Most of the brokers you’ll deal with work for landlords. Brokers also get paid based on the amount you spend on rent. This often results in a significant conflict of interest, with renters being left to fend for themselves. In the past, renters had to rely on a “hunch”…