| "When most people think about searching for an | | | | • Are there parks or other attractions |
| apartment, they do not even consider enlisting in | | | | nearby? |
| the services of a broker or realtor. Rather, they | | | | If any of these are important to you, your realtor |
| look through newspapers, rely upon word of | | | | should be able to quickly determine the |
| mouth, or use an online apartment locator to | | | | neighborhood in which your should concentrate |
| assist them in the search. This is unfortunate | | | | your search. |
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| Many do not realize that a realtor does so much | | | | Most of us lead very busy lives and, as such, we |
| more than sell real estate. In fact, a real estate | | | | don't have time to call about every available |
| agent can be a key source in finding a great | | | | apartment or to visit every one that is available. |
| apartment at a cost you can afford. | | | | After you tell your realtor what you are looking |
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| realtor should be able to answer any questions | | | | necessity. After all, you don't have time to travel |
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| searching for an apartment include: | | | | apartment locator can save you a great deal of |
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| to take to get to work? | | | | |