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Avoiding Brokers Part 2: New Models for Finding Tenants?

Started by bjw2103
over 16 years ago
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I think Streeteasy is pretty clearly the first (?) major step in providing real transparency to buyers and allowing them to (more) comfortably navigate the market without the use of a broker. I wonder what's being done out there to help owners rent out their units without having to resort to a broker as well. Now I know many people prefer to just hand the keys to someone and have them do all the work, but I imagine that many people with only one or a handful of properties might prefer a little more personal vetting. I know my parents exclusively use Craigslist or personal references (only in Boston/Cambridge and DC markets), but I wonder if there isn't a better idea out there. Anyone with experience or ideas here?
Response by columbiacounty
over 16 years ago
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Member since: Jan 2009

tricky part, i think, is that while there are many complaints about craig's list, it's free. in theory, there is a clear niche between that and paying a broker but i can't really think of any examples from other industries where that in between has been effectively serviced and provided a reasonable revenue stream.

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Response by youngin
over 16 years ago
Posts: 7
Member since: Jul 2008

I've been using craigslist, and I keep running into fake rental listings where they won't tell me the address and ask for a deposit "to reserve the apartment because there is such high demand" before I even see the place. Ha, I'm stupid, but not THAT stupid.

I know StreetEasy has the option to rent by owner (saw that on the rentals homepage). Have people seen good results with these postings?

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Response by w67thstreet
over 16 years ago
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Member since: Dec 2008

we can call it erenterharmonynyc.com, and then franchise every city in the country... whoz in?

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Response by w67thstreet
over 16 years ago
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I'd be cool if we showed a really ugly LL, making out w/ a hot chick.... of chicks.. .then blackout to "erenterharmonynyc.com"

Id' do it just for the ad...

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