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Hello,
I've accepted a job offer in Raleigh, and will be moving from NYC area in June. I'm going on a house hunting trip next week, and was hoping people might have suggestions. I plan on finding a realtor to look at rental properties, preferably 2-3 bedroom single family homes as opposed to apartment complexes. Does anyone have experience in this area, and could recommend a good agency?
On a side note, as I've only been to Raleigh for a day, could anyone recommend areas that I should defiantly look at, or defiantly stay away from? I'll be working near the intersection of route 1 and 40, so somewhere commutable to there would be the idea.
Along that note, does anyone recommend just looking for rental houses/townhomes on realtor.com or other online sites? Seems like realtors don't spend a lot of time discussing rentals because they make more money on Sales.
Best places to find rentals that aren't aren't deceptive (i.e. rented out 3 months ago, but never removed from the site) are craigslist & hotpads, from there it seems you can connect with some realtors, and ask if they have anything else they can show you, or sometimes they post links directly to their websites, so click around even if the property doesn't pop, might find something in the description you can use.
I'm in the same boat, except my company is giving me 3 weeks to move as opposed to 3 months, lol, it's gonna be pretty tight, hard to start a week long application process if you have to move in 2 weeks, so it's looking like apartments and townhomes for me in the short term.
The whole concept of employing a personal realtor to look at rental homes is very NYC. In general people here find their rental homes by searching online listing sites and they make appointments with the different realtors who manage them. Probably 1 in 20 renters have their own realtor, although it is more common among people renting 4-5 bedroom homes.
US 1 & 40 sets up well for you to live in Cary. Apex and west/north Raleigh are possibilities, as is Garner. Frankly lots of choices.
That's great, thanks for the info guys. I've looked at craigslist and hotpads some, it seems like there's a good amount of townhouses available for rent, my problem will most likely be finding a listing that's available 3-4 months from now.
As for using a realtor for renting apartments, the reason I've done it in the past is that large agencies typically have most of the listings for an area, so using one agent to look at 10 apartments is much more efficient than making appointments with different people.
That's great, thanks for the info guys. I've looked at craigslist and hotpads some, it seems like there's a good amount of townhouses available for rent, my problem will most likely be finding a listing that's available 3-4 months from now.
As for using a realtor for renting apartments, the reason I've done it in the past is that large agencies typically have most of the listings for an area, so using one agent to look at 10 apartments is much more efficient than making appointments with different people.
In NYC, brokers get good fees from renters, especially for rent-controlled/subsidized units.
In NC, landlord pays, and most brokers don't do rentals because the fees are not worth their time and expenses. If your company does a relo, they may pay enough for a broker to help you find a lease.
There are FEW rentals listed on our MLS. Mostly single family houses and townhouses.
I know that some of the new agents will do a search and send it to you. Some will drive you around to see the listings. The fees that are paid to those agents are between $25 and $150.
Apt. complexes have their own onsite people. You just walk in and speak directly to them. Years ago, some of the apts. would give you $50 to $100 if you brought a renter in and they signed a lease.
But...in this area, most Realtors help buyers and sellers, not renters, due to time restraints.
If there are Realtors on here that will work with renters, they most likely have already sent you a DM.
Otherwise, try calling the apt. complex or a property management company. Or, call one of the larger companies and see if they have a new agent that may be willing to help.
There are FEW rentals listed on our MLS. Mostly single family houses and townhouses.
I know that some of the new agents will do a search and send it to you. Some will drive you around to see the listings. The fees that are paid to those agents are between $25 and $150.
Apt. complexes have their own onsite people. You just walk in and speak directly to them. Years ago, some of the apts. would give you $50 to $100 if you brought a renter in and they signed a lease.
But...in this area, most Realtors help buyers and sellers, not renters, due to time restraints.
If there are Realtors on here that will work with renters, they most likely have already sent you a DM.
Otherwise, try calling the apt. complex or a property management company. Or, call one of the larger companies and see if they have a new agent that may be willing to help.
Best of luck!
Vicki
When I got relocated from New Orleans to Raleigh in 1989, my new employer used York Properties to assist us. The broker took us around to see apartments but that was because of the fee my employer paid, not the fee, if any, the landlord paid.
Your suggestions are helpful, Vicki, and the OP can pass on any complex names they are considering to see if any board members have info on the community.
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