Realtor to find a rental property?

thatginger · 01-11-2013, 04:33 PM

Has anyone ever used a realtor to find a rental property in the area? And if so, any tips? We figure it might be nice to have a realtor on our side to negotiate rental terms, as we would need flexibility beyond 6 months.

Also, if anyone has a recommendation for an excellent e-Pro realtor, that would be great too!

*desertrat* ^(Premo) · 01-11-2013, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by thatginger

Has anyone ever used a realtor to find a rental property in the area? And if so, any tips? We figure it might be nice to have a realtor on our side to negotiate rental terms, as we would need flexibility beyond 6 months.

Also, if anyone has a recommendation for an excellent e-Pro realtor, that would be great too!

I have not, but I would refer you to Conor Louhgrin at Century 21, I know him. Tell him I told you he is a good guy. He may not deal in those, but if not he will help find you someone who does.

Justme2 · 01-11-2013, 05:50 PM

Well funny that you ask you about a realtor finding you rental property.
They all will find you a rental property.
They will send you a list update everyday of what is available.
They Will suggest that you bid for the rental above the asking price for the rental to get it.
Mine did ask for me to bid higher I did but not as high as they wanted me too.
I didn't get the rental either.
I did get charged the application per person (Couple was double)
They do get a percentage from the listing realtor company if you rent the property is how they get paid.

My suggestion is too watch who is listing the property and contact that realtor or ask the realtor who is looking for you to only show what they have in their company.

I really do not know a whole lot about it because this was my first experience.

Hope this helps

JustStoppingBy · 01-11-2013, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by thatginger

Has anyone ever used a realtor to find a rental property in the area? And if so, any tips? We figure it might be nice to have a realtor on our side to negotiate rental terms, as we would need flexibility beyond 6 months.

Also, if anyone has a recommendation for an excellent e-Pro realtor, that would be great too!

Karen Brooks from Century 21. I had a really good experience with her

Sula · 01-11-2013, 07:11 PM

If you are looking for an e-Realtor I would suggest Long & Foster. If the property is listed by a realtor, a realtor (or two) is getting paid. That will not come out of your side though. It will come from the listing side.
I can't imagine a realtor advising you bid higher in this market. There are a lot of rentals out there, so you shouldn't have an issue finding something that works for you.

Justme2 · 01-11-2013, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Sula

If you are looking for an e-Realtor I would suggest Long & Foster. If the property is listed by a realtor, a realtor (or two) is getting paid. That will not come out of your side though. It will come from the listing side.
I can't imagine a realtor advising you bid higher in this market. There are a lot of rentals out there, so you shouldn't have an issue finding something that works for you.

Still Looking and will Take your advice

*RoseRed* ^(Premo) · 01-11-2013, 07:25 PM

My mother and I use the same realtor, and she handles my mothers rental property.

*bcp* ^(Premo) · 01-11-2013, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by JustStoppingBy

Karen Brooks from Century 21. I had a really good experience with her

That really does not sound right

Justme2 · 01-12-2013, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by RoseRed

My mother and I use the same realtor, and she handles my mothers rental property.

Realtor is ?????

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thatginger Registered User Member Since: Sep 2009 Posts: 32	Realtor to find a rental property? Has anyone ever used a realtor to find a rental property in the area? And if so, any tips? We figure it might be nice to have a realtor on our side to negotiate rental terms, as we would need flexibility beyond 6 months. Also, if anyone has a recommendation for an excellent e-Pro realtor, that would be great too! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Add post to Facebook
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Justme2 Registered User Member Since: Feb 2009 Posts: 637	Just had my first experience Well funny that you ask you about a realtor finding you rental property. They all will find you a rental property. They will send you a list update everyday of what is available. They Will suggest that you bid for the rental above the asking price for the rental to get it. Mine did ask for me to bid higher I did but not as high as they wanted me too. I didn't get the rental either. I did get charged the application per person (Couple was double) They do get a percentage from the listing realtor company if you rent the property is how they get paid. My suggestion is too watch who is listing the property and contact that realtor or ask the realtor who is looking for you to only show what they have in their company. I really do not know a whole lot about it because this was my first experience. Hope this helps Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Add post to Facebook __________________ JUSTME2
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Sula WDF. So worth the wait. Member Since: Mar 2008 Location: gone to Carolina Posts: 1,179	If you are looking for an e-Realtor I would suggest Long & Foster. If the property is listed by a realtor, a realtor (or two) is getting paid. That will not come out of your side though. It will come from the listing side. I can't imagine a realtor advising you bid higher in this market. There are a lot of rentals out there, so you shouldn't have an issue finding something that works for you. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Add post to Facebook __________________ She hardly knew at times what it was she feared, and what she hoped for. Whether she feared or desired what had happened, or what was going to happen, and exactly what she longed for, she could not have said.
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