I started this blog for those of us who are tired of the lies and deception. I've worked in the property management industry for over 15 years. Most companies tell you what you want to hear, show you a model unit that's maintained daily and take you along a route that's being cared for consistently to convince you that their community is where you want to live.
Then when you sign the lease you realize it's not what you thought. The steamed carpet you believed was shampooed or new has lost it's luster, the bugs you didn't see finally came out of the closet, the cabinet doors you now open on a regular basis are easily broken, the leasing agent who was so nice to you during your move in has the nastiest attitude now that you live onsite.
Then you look at the bigger picture. None of the people in the corporate office look like you. The rent that you and all the other renters pay every month does not reciprocate back to the community. Meaning, the route you were taken on to view the property and the drive around the community itself often times are the ONLY things being maintained onsite.
Well I'm here to offer a refreshing approach to renting and owning. I will give you insightful information on what to look for and what to catch when searching for a place to live and invest your money. I would like to help you from day one of your process throughout your renting or owning life.
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This is true Addie. I had an experience similar to the one you described. I was in the market for an apartment and naturally I was concerned with the safety of the neighborhood, upkeep of the property, and response to complaints as I have small children. After searching the area, I finally settled with a community that appeared ideal and was advertised as a luxury community. I was new to the area so I based my decisions on instinct as well as phenomenal sales pitch from the leasing consultant. Needless to say, a month after I signed a lease, I realized I was not in Kansas anymore. The leasing office was slow responding to complaints about ticks and the college students who frequently sped down the street often endangering the lives of others. I would encourage potential buyers or renters to do their research before committing.
ReplyDeleteDo not be suckered by their smiles, their sodas and cookies. Don't eat the cookies by the way... Do you homework. And read your lease carefully. Sometimes there are little things like: you are defaulting on your lease if you don't keep your air conditioning on to keep mold down. You didn't know that you were violating your lease by letting God's gentle breeze in through the windows... Be smart! Read everything carefully. Some companies even want to take your picture for free advertising. If you sign away without reading you could miss money they're making off your face.
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