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.

Why buy a home?

According to a new realtor.com® survey of more than 1,000 home shoppers, increasing rental costs are pushing more young adults toward homeownership, with 23 percent of buyers between the ages of 18 and 34 reporting rising rents as a trigger for their recent home purchase. “Although record-low inventory and high prices make this housing market unique, some classic features still top most shoppers’ wish lists,” says Danielle Hale, chief economist for realtor.com®. “At the same time, we found some clear differences in priorities. For instance, older buyers are concerned with privacy and being able to age comfortably, while millennials place more emphasis on family needs, stability, and personal expression.”   For more information or to set up an appointment call Stuart at (703)765-0300.