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Old 01-21-2020, 05:58 PM
 
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Agents only make money from sales, not rentals, unless perhaps the building units are so expensive that the agent makes a small commission. I used an agent in Florida but when she saw that I was more interested in renting than buying she lost interest and became annoyed because that wasted her time.
I don't know this city market. Why would an agent want to help you find a $1300 apt? They are not friends or volunteers.
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Old 01-21-2020, 06:56 PM
 
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Agents only make money from sales, not rentals, unless perhaps the building units are so expensive that the agent makes a small commission. I used an agent in Florida but when she saw that I was more interested in renting than buying she lost interest and became annoyed because that wasted her time.
I don't know this city market. Why would an agent want to help you find a $1300 apt? They are not friends or volunteers.
Not true. They are typically paid a half month's rent. That is their commission. Rental agents deal in volume and you have to be a hustler to be a rental agent. A good agent is worth it.
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