When looking for a place to rent, the real estate agent took me to the apartments I had already found, although he also showed me residential properties that were available for leasing; I did not mind signing a lease, however I wasn’t sure I was going to be at the same location a year from now, and the supplier I worked for only guaranteed several months in this area, and if I signed a residential lease for a year, I would be responsible for the payment of the last several months.
I preferred to either take out a six-month lease, or stay with a month-to-month agreement! My real estate agent insisted that residential leasing was the way to go, because it protected me and the people who were leasing the apartments. I had to confess that the cabin he was showing me was attractive, but it was much too sizable for my needs, but when I began reading the residential leasing agreements, I couldn’t know how high-priced they were. It was overwhelming when I read I had to give them a 90 day notice before moving out, when I thought a 30 day notice was normal. I needed to pay first and last month’s rent, along with a fee to cover any disfigures that may occur while I was living in the apartment, and the equivalent of a month’s rent to pay the real estate agent. I thanked his for his help, however I knew I didn’t need a real estate agent to find an apartment. I only needed to go online and do my research, and I would save currency in the process while getting what I need.