subject: Nyc Apartments - How To Discover The Right Apartment [print this page] Finding your right apartment can be a stressful experience and there is a good reason for that: not only that the process might leave you frustrated but it also require much of your time. It might leave you disappointed, overwhelmed or even desperate. If you want your search to be effective as possible, you need to try your best to keep your nerves together and do your best not to stress out.
Luckily, this is not as hard as it might sound. Here are five tips to help you discover the best NYC apartments, without any stress:
1.Organize what you want/need. Before you go out there to look at apartments, take the time and make a decision about what you want in your NYC apartment. Ask yourself questions such as:
What amenities are important to me? Do I need a doorman, laundry in the building or a fitness center?
How important is size?
How much closet space do I need?
How many bedrooms and bathrooms do I need?
How important is location?
Are any features like a good view, an updated kitchen, or built-in shelves are important?
Will I need to keep a bike in the building? Will I need a parking place to park a car, or a building where people who visit me can easily park their cars?
Do I need a building that allows pets?
As you ask yourself these questions, decide which are strict for you and which are not. For example, if you need to live in an NYC apartment rental within walking distance to your work or to your children school, look at a map or actually take a ride around the area so you can decide just how far away you will need to walk.
Once you are set on precisely what you are looking for in a New York City apartment, start searching while keeping all your criteria in mind. Don't waste time checking out listings for NYC apartments for rent that would not fit your needs. For example, if you must live with a pet, say your needs to your broker early on.
2.Always Stay focused and don't get discouraged. When you start feeling irritated with your apartment search, don't despair! Instead stay focused, keep in mind the reward. Remember just how thrilled you were when you started your hunt, and try to imagine how happy you will be once you find the right place.
3.Set practical objectives and expectations. It's hard to find NYC renters who can tell you that they found the perfect NYC or Manhattan apartments without much effort. Do not expect anything different for your hunt, and you would not let down. This way, if you find an apartment immediately, great. If not, just take a big breath and recognize that it is just a matter of time until you arrive at your goal.
4.Stay prepared, take good notes. Once you start to see more than a few apartments, it's easy to get lost and confused. Stay organized by taking good notes about your NYC apartment search efforts. For instance, make a plan that lists the following or more:
An apartment's address.
The broker, owner, or tenant and their contact information.
The number of bedrooms and bathrooms.
Any promises that were made.
Additional notes.
Use a binder to hold any floor plans, listings, photos or other printed material you have.
5.Ask as many questions as you need. Choosing a New York City apartment to live in is a serious matter, so don't be afraid to ask questions. If you don't like the answers you hear or you suspect that your broker or landlord is not being honest with you then move on.
If you visit New York City apartments with a broker or without and the current tenant is home, take gain of the occasion. Ask the occupant questions such as the following:
Does the heat really work?
Does the apartment get too much or too little sun?
How much are the utility bills each month?
Is noise from neighboring apartments a problem?
Do you think the building and the neighborhood are safe?
Hopefully, you're already feeling less stressed just from reading these tips. If you keep them in mind as you search for your next NYC apartment, you can look forward to a more pleasant path toward finding that perfect place you will soon call home.
