Buying or renting an apartment in New York City can be quite a task. The name Ahead R.E is synonymous with competence and uncompromising Client Service, the agents at Ahead R.E endeavor to exceed your expectations. RENTERS GUIDE
RENTING AN NYC APARTMENT – A STEP-BY-STEP PROCESS
IF YOU ARE RELOCATING, CALL AHEAD R.E , WE WILL HELP YOU DETERMINE WHEN TO COME TO NEW YORK TO BEGIN YOUR SEARCH. SCHEDULE YOUR APPOINTMENT. 1. THE NECESSARY INFORMATION TO BRING WITH YOU, INCLUDE: Ø LETTER OF EMPLOYMENT AND SALARY VERIFICATION (INCLUDE START DATE IF NOT YET EMPLOYED) Ø BANK ACCOUNT NUMBERS (CHECKING AND SAVINGS), CREDIT CARD NUMBERS Ø NAMES, ADDRESSES AND PHONE NUMBERS OF PREVIOUS LANDLORDS Ø NAMES, ADDRESSES AND PHONE NUMBERS OF ACCOUNTANT AND ATTORNEY, IF APPLICABLE Ø NAMES, ADDRESSES AND PHONE NUMBERS OF PERSONAL AND BUSINESS REFERENCES Ø TAX RETURNS Ø PAY STUBS Ø EXPECTED BONUS (VERIFICATION FROM EMPLOYER) Ø ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INCOME WITH VERIFICATION Ø PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION WITH PHOTOGRAPH - DRIVER'S LICENSE OR PASSPORT 2. IF RELOCATING, PREPARE THE NECESSARY FUNDS BEFORE COMING TO NEW YORK. LANDLORDS WILL NOT ACCEPT PERSONAL OR OUT-OF-STATE CHECKS. THEY REQUIRE CERTIFIED FUNDS. ANYONE RENTING OR RELOCATING MUST: Ø TRY TO ESTABLISH A NEW YORK BANK ACCOUNT BEFORE YOU BEGIN YOUR SEARCH. IF THIS IS NOT POSSIBLE, BRING THE NECESSARY FUNDS WITH YOU. Ø BRING ENOUGH TRAVELER'S CHECKS TO COVER THE COST OF TWO (2) MONTH'S RENT (WHICH MUST BE CONVERTED INTO CERTIFIED CHECKS). THIS COMPRISES THE FIRST MONTH'S RENT AND ONE (1) MONTH'S SECURITY DEPOSIT. Ø BRING FUNDS TO COVER THE BROKER'S FEES IF YOUR COMPANY IS NOT PAYING COVERING THAT EXPENSE. BROKERAGE FEES ARE PAID BY YOU, THE TENANT, IN NEW YORK CITY. THESE FEES ARE DUE UPON SIGNING OF THE LEASE UNLESS YOUR EMPLOYER IS PAYING THE REAL ESTATE COMMISSION FOR WHICH THEY WILL BE BILLED DIRECTLY. Ø BRING FUNDS TO COVER A CREDIT CHECK: $25 TO $50, WHICH CAN BE PAID BY PERSONAL CHECK. BRING FUNDS TO COVER POSSIBLE MOVE-IN/MOVE-OUT FEES. |