This one should be step number 1 in any of your searches. Not so much to determine the place you actually want to move to, but just to give you an idea of what you are looking for and how much it is going to cost. With that, you’ll also have access to pictures of places listed in certain locations that will give you an idea of what these apartments look like on the outside and on the inside. Price ranges are important too since neighborhoods generally are consistent when it comes to prices. These listing websites are a good tool to get started with but it’s tricky to use if you actually want to find your dream apartment, there are just too many listings in Philadelphia to narrow places out. Once you determine what your requirements are for an apartment, you can use these other steps to help narrow your decisions.
If cost is something that will heavily sway your decision, then you should consider searching for units on craigslist. Craigslist is the perfect place to find apartments that generally aren’t listed on websites such as those mentioned above. Craigslist has plenty listed and generally for a fraction of the price.
This one seems like a no-brainer but this is more beneficial than you probably realize. Real estate agents are experts at determining what you are looking for and they will be cost-conscious as well. They will understand your budget and narrow their search based on what you tell them. Not only that, but they will also let your tour some of the locations that you are interested in to let you determine which place is right for you. When going of the listing apps, you have to schedule individual appointments to do a house tour whereas real estate agents will allow you to view multiple apartments at once. They will also take note of what you tell them and your reactions to the units and vary their options based on your reactions. They are very skilled and knowledgeable so use them when you can; they’ll make your life a lot easier. You can
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This one is very obvious, but in order to really determine where you want to live, you should tour the neighborhoods you're considering and look for signs or numbers that tell you whether the units are for rent or not. If you like what you see, you should contact the number listed on the sign and a real estate agent will show you that unit and other similar ones that might interest you.
If you are planning on living with roommates and you already know who you are living with, you should enlist them to help you determine options. This will allow them to present you with more information and ultimately narrow your choices when it comes down to it. Roommates can also get you more for a cheaper price so if this is something you are interested in, it would be useful to search together so that an agreement can be made on a place to move to.
This one may be more time-consuming but this is a useful tool if you are looking for more control over how much you spend. Maybe you have a family friend or a relative who is thinking about moving and wants to rent out their current space rather than sell it. This is a great opportunity to use to set your price without having to deal with a real estate agent or have a landlord with who you are not familiar with. The only downside to this measure is that you won’t have access to utilities that are generally offered with property management companies such as maintenance. It has its pros and cons, but overall it is a decent method if you are looking to save some money.
These ways are all useful in determining which apartment is for you. Use them whenever you need to and be prepared to narrow down your choices. There will be a lot to deal with but Philadelphia is a great choice for anyone considering and we hope to see you soon. You can contact an agent here if you have any other questions or just looking to chat about our offerings. You can see our listings here! We hope to hear from you soon!
