New Jersey Rental Guide 2022

companies to get these turned back and in your name. However, many sellers will choose to, or are required to, leave utilities on until new owners take ownership of the home. This is not only beneficial for showing the home (who wants to walk through a house without heat or lights?) but can also be detrimental when it comes to safety concerns, like burst pipes. Virtually all television, phone, and cable providers offer bundled packages where customers can obtain all three services for one monthly fee. To find out which companies service your new home (not all companies provide services to all apartment buildings or home locations) you, or your property manager if you’re renting, can call the service provider directly. As customers are no longer required to have internet or phone service through a major provider, there are many alternatives available that provide these services individually, such as Vonage, Ooma, AppleTV, Sling TV, Hulu, Netflix and more. A real estate broker only earns a commission when they’ve helped you complete a transaction. If you do not secure an apartment or home with your broker’s services, you are not held accountable for paying their brokerage fee. However, there are some benefits to working with a broker. You’ll want to hire a broker if you: • Have a deadline or limited time to search for an apartment or home • Have never purchased a home or rented an apartment before • Want a seasoned professional working on your behalf • Are new to New Jersey The benefits of hiring a broker in these situations greatly outweigh the cost. Speed Brokers work quickly and can get results within strict deadlines. They have experience navigating the application process, intimate knowledge of local neighborhoods and a deep understanding of how to work effectively within the real estate market. Their insight greatly expedites the process of finding an apartment or home; a really good broker may even be able to secure an apartment for renters within 24 hours. Knowledge Brokers will have more resources at their disposal than the average person searching. They have spent years cultivating relationships with landlords and owners who inform them of available properties that may not be posted in rental or for sale listings. Brokers will also find opportunities that best meet their clients’ preferences. No-fee Buildings No-fee buildings may have their own internal staff or a broker who is paid by the landlord and not the renter. A no-fee broker will advertise the apartment, manage the apartment’s SHOULD I USE A BROKER?

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Rental Guide: New Jersey