Q. How long will it take to find me an apartment?
A. Only about 2 to 3 hours.
After researching and getting your options to a manageable few, we can look at photos & floor plans if necessary, check availability for your time frame to cut the list to the top 2 - 4 communities to view. We will then escort you to or meet you to view the apartments & answer any questions.
Q. Can you help me prelease an apartment to be ready when I move there?
A. Yes. We do that all the time for our customers. We advise you on the apartments , Austin neighborhoods, est. commute times, school districts , rents and move in specials. We can show you photos, floor plans, and many times 360 degree views of the apartments. This way you will feel comfortable with your apartment choice and secure in your move without a costly apartment hunting trip.
Q. Will apartments In Austin take credit cards?
A. Some apartments in the Austin Metro area are starting to take credit and debit cards. We know of a couple of management companies who manage apartments that will honor them. All of the properties will take a personal check, even if it is from out-of-state, but not cash. If you don't have a checking account, they will accept a money order.
A. What lease terms do the apartments offer?
A. 6 or 7 month minimum but 12 or 13 month leases are the standard. Usually there are cheaper prices for a longer leases and/or a month free on a 12 or 13 month lease but not on a shorter term.
A. What if I need a less than 6 month lease?
Some apartment communities offer a three or four month lease, but it will cost you $100-250/month extra per month.
Depending on your situation, it is sometimes better to find a cheaper six month lease since the premium on a 3 month lease causes you to pay the equivilent of 4 1/2 to 5 months rent. If you must have a three or four month lease, you will be limited but we can find you the ones with the smallest upcharges.
If you need a month to month or two- three month lease, corporate apartments are fully furnished and include utilities, telephone, etc. They are also expensive: one bedrooms are $1700-2200, two bedrooms $2100-2600, and three bedrooms are $2400-3500/month.
Q. Why do I need help in finding an apartment?
A. Apartment searching can be time consuming and frustrating. With hundreds of choices, it can be mind boggling. We have a computerized database of virtually all the apartments in the metro area (like an MLS). We can cut your apartment search down to 2 hours from 2 weekends.
Most Austin apartment locators work with the same properties, so there is no need to contact several thinking we have different properties listed. We suggest you pick one that you feel comfortable with (hopefully us). Then discuss your needs with your agent to pinpoint the ideal apartment. (Most online, automated websites have a VERY limited number of apartments to select from - ones that will work with a non-local agent, and pay them without them escorting the tenant.) We specialize in luxury condos, townhouses and apartments in Austin, Round Rock and Cedar Park
Q. Do you charge for your services?
A. No. We provide a free service to you much like that of a Realtor. We are like their marketing arm, in that the apartments pay us out of their marketing budget . In fact, We will save you money because we keep up on all the apartment specials and the best matches for you based on your specilfications
