Do you need a rental agent?

Advice is always free.

Condo Alexandria agents are available by phone consultation most days and will gladly provide information found on this website and advice over the phone free of charge. At no additional charge, Condo Alexandria can process and forward your application to the landlord at any time. Call us at 703 765 0300 if you have questions or need advice.

Condo Alexandria invites you to employ our expertise if you have an immediate and specific rental need. If you choose Condo Alexandria to represent your interests, your agent will work with you and not for any particular landlord or condo association and best of all there is no charge to you the tenant.

The landlord has an agent. Do you?

The landlord is represented by a "listing agent" who works to sell the lease and represent the landlord. Listing agents are motivated to represent a specific property rather than any particular renter. In our capacity as rental agents, Condo Alexandria works for the renter. Our services are most useful to renters who need or want an expert opinion to find the best rental for a specific and immediate need. Our agents already know the area. We don't need to drive across town to know what's there.  If you have a question about a specific community, there is a good chance we've already been there. As your agent, Condo Alexandria will search through thousands of listings and then take you to rentals that best suit your budget, commute, preferences and needs.

Some renters don't need an agent.

If you're the type of renter who doesn't mind the risk of putting yourself at the mercy of the apartment buildings and listing agents; or if you're already a real estate pro, then you might not need a rental agent. You don't need a rental agent if:.

1. you don't need an expert to represent your side of the transaction;
2. you're not moving within 45 days;
3. you don't need any expert advice about what's available in Northern Virginia.

Renters who do not need or want any representation can by-pass Condo Alexandria and contact the listing agent to view properties listed on our website.  The listing agent is found on our website at the bottom of each listing.

Who needs a rental agent?

You need a rental agent only if:

1. you want an advocate for  your rights and your application;
2. you're moving within the next 45 days;
3. you want an expert opinion in your home search.

Our clients tell us what they want, and we find that rental (if it exists).

Touring properties in Northern Virginia

Condo Alexandria agents are eager to serve you and we appreciate the opportunity to be of service. Our website and advice is free of charge and without obligation.  However we will only tour properties with clients. We require our rental clients pay a  retainer which is  fully refunded if and when you sign a lease to rent any property that is in the Multiple Listing Service or our website.* We invite you to interview a Condo Alexandria agent today. Condo Alexandria can help you find the best fit for your budget, your commute, your wants and your needs.  If we can't add value to your transaction, we'll refuse your money and give you what advice we can for free. Tenant Representation Agreement * This retainer will not be refunded in the event the client chooses to rent a property not listed in the MLS, if the client chooses not to rent at all or if the client chooses to work with another agent to complete the transaction.

Finding the Perfect Rental Property in {Location_Name} Every person may be defined as an individual, and as such we all have different wants and needs. This applies to all aspects of our lives but may be particularly frustrating while searching for a home. In the rental market, it is clear that one size does not fit all and being able to find the perfect property poses a serious challenge. Adding to the challenge is the fact that occupancy rates and rents in desirable areas may be high, and it is often difficult to find a property that suits both your budget and your requirements. Even in areas where there are more available properties it might still be difficult to find something that ticks all the boxes. Here are a few tips to take some of the stress out of the search: Know Your Needs You, as a potential renter in {Location_Name}, should be well-aware of your needs.  Some people are simply looking for a place to eat, sleep and shower while others are looking for a lifestyle or a space that will accommodate various activities, such as working, entertaining and hobbies. Think about what the space needs to do for you and make a list of your specific requirements. For example, do you need built in kitchen appliances? Is a washer and dryer essential or is there a laundry nearby? Do you need easy access to the metro or do you need parking for a car? These are questions only you can answer. After you have answered these questions the best you can, you need to consider the all-important budget. What will your money get you and what are you prepared to sacrifice to stay within budget? Remember when you assess your requirements to differentiate between wants and needs because, unfortunately, you will most likely have to make a compromise somewhere. Your needs are the things you cannot survive without and your wants are those little extras that make your life more comfortable but are not essential. Take your list of requirements and mark your wants and needs in different colors and then rank them in order of importance. Remember your needs are always more important than your wants.

Use Our Tools

Once you know what you need and you have a good idea of the basic features you are looking for in {Location_Name}, it is then time to turn to our website. The website is designed to give you a good idea of the cost and type of properties available in Northern Virginia and help you identify potential rental properties.  This should hopefully take the frustration out of the search by enabling you to eliminate properties that do not meet your needs or budget.

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Rental Agents cannot tell you what you need or which property to choose but they can give you invaluable advice. Once you have identified your requirements, contact our Rental Agents to help you find the right property. Clearly explain to the agent what you are searching for. Our agents know the area and the market; and if they know what you are looking for, they can probably take you directly to a property that ticks all the right boxes. [Read more about rental agents.] For more information or to set up an appointment call Stuart at (703)765-0300.