Housing market update
good deal locations
record high listing supply
in a good position to negotiate
Upgrade research
Thinking of Sizing Up? Where to Get More Space for Less Money in NYC: https://streeteasy.com/blog/nyc-renters-trade-up-more-space-for-less-money/
broker fees
fee is usually 1 months rent
what to do if your landlord increases rent by a lot
Know Your Rights as a Renter: https://streeteasy.com/blog/covid-19-protections-for-renters-owners-nyc-nj/
can use streeteasy dashboard to find fair rent
by owner means renter is giving over a lease, sometimes it's an owner too
Check out StreetEasy Reads for rental deals in NYC: https://streeteasy.com/blog/series/renting-in-nyc/
How to tell what is negotiable?
everything specially in a market that is not hot
what can be negotiated?
concession
parking
amenitites access
rent
term (length)
How to tell what is a good deal?
find median for the neighborhood
think about what other need and you don't need and visa versa
Look at past listings and how fast those units went off market