Rentals

If you’re familiar with the struggle that is finding an apartment online, the idea of a Real Estate agent who can help you in your real estate search might sound like a godsend. We all know agents help people buy real estate, but did you know we can also help people find and an apartments, townhomes, and rental houses for free?

While you can always find apartments for rent near you with a search on online, some prefer to get an agent’s help during their home search. An agent can point you in the right direction and save you the hassle of tracking down landlords and property managers from rental listings, especially in Chicago.

Sometimes the agent will guide your search for a place to rent from the very start, helping you find the right neighborhood, apartment size, and price range, then go with you to view the property.

More likely, though, you’ll already have a lot of that information decided, and the agent will send you new listings that might be of interest to you, and offer to show the property to you.

No matter what, once you’ve decided on a rental, made an offer, and been approved by the landlord or management company, your agent should help you read and understand your real estate lease.

“Most tenants can find a place without a real estate agent, but they forget to seek out someone who can help them understand what they’re signing when they sign a lease,”.

Your lease has all kinds of vital information in it, including what repairs you’ll be responsible for, the penalties for late rent, security deposit terms, and even the terms for breaking the lease.

You want to be sure you’re not signing any rental agreement that puts you in a bad position financially or violates your rights as a real estate tenant.

It’s important to find someone you trust to work with you finding real estate, since that person will be helping you find your new home.

How much are real estate agent fees for rentals?

It’s Free. In Chicago, the landlord pays the real estate agent to help find a desirable tenant.

Please contact us today to talk about all your rental needs.