Renting in Boston, MA - What you NEED to know before renting

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If you're moving to Boston and renting an apartment, this video should be helpful. I'm breaking down the fees and things you need to know about renting in Boston, MA. Whether you're coming for work, school, or something else, Boston is a great place to live; but there are some really frustrating things about renting here, so let's go over them!
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Five things to know before you move:
1. September 1st is a big date
2. You need to know about broker fees
3. Upfront costs to renting an apartment
4. What to do first thing when you move in
5. Get your parking sorted out
Here's a breakdown:
0:00 Overview of the Boston rental market
1:52 Why September 1st is important in Boston
3:51 September 1st sucks
4:51 Boston Broker fees explained
9:34 One good thing about broker fees….
10:52 How to avoid broker fees in Boston
12:34 Move-in costs explained
14:28 Protect yourself when moving in
15:37 Parking when renting in Boston
16:36 How to find a rental in Boston
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@LivingBoston 2 жыл бұрын

What questions do you still have about renting?

@michaellong2439 9 ай бұрын

if I go directly through an apartments website and apply for a specific floor plan will I be charged a broker fee?

@StephanieLevan Жыл бұрын

I’m moving to Boston next month and have been so nervous about the details; however, you just eased a lot of my fear - thank you!

@marthabradas8873 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the information, there may be a relocation in the near future and this video really helped me!

@LivingBoston Жыл бұрын

GLad it was helpful!! Hope all goes smoothly with your move

@BostonAreaHomes 2 жыл бұрын

Many people find their own apartments but sometimes you need help and that's where agents shine. I don't do rentals but have to say rentals are a lot of work for the agent for not much pay compared to sales commission. There is a ton of paperwork involved and much coordinating. Great video!

@LivingBoston 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for your comment! And I agree, there's a lot of frustration and using an agent isn't always necessary depending on the tenant

@tarabobozo1344 Жыл бұрын

Thanks ! Very useful

@LivingBoston Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it was helpful!!

@gfservantforlife841 Жыл бұрын

Keep making these bro

@ossamaelbanna7052 3 ай бұрын

How much the rent for one bd room in Amherst near Amherst college will be nearly

@adamwassajja6721 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, can you make a video for student housing around Down town Baston.

@LivingBoston 2 жыл бұрын

Hey there, this video isn't about student housing specifically, but it's about downtown Boston! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nLl4nMJ1t82tqGQ.html

@koroshmorshedi6675 2 жыл бұрын

thank you for your useful information, application fee is broker fee or these are different?

@LivingBoston 2 жыл бұрын

Application fee is different from broker fee. Sometimes there isn't an application fee, and if there is, it might be $25-75 whereas a broker fee could be up to 1 month of rent

@lifeafterhashimotos Жыл бұрын

I need a video on best areas to rent in boston. can you do that? I have section 8 and boston is one of the places i have considered moving to. Another thing I also want to know which areas are the most diverse.

@CookWithStephh 11 ай бұрын

I would like to know the same I’m considering Boston or New Jersey area. How is your move going now ?

@claireh.7605 Жыл бұрын

I’m a grocery agent, there will be a grocery agent fee at the cash register equal to how much you bought.

@digitaljobshop 2 жыл бұрын

I've never used someone to help me find an apartment. I've always just found the apartment I want and call and set it up.

@LivingBoston 2 жыл бұрын

That works perfectly!

@adinpalencia1898 2 жыл бұрын

There’s a listing agent asking for a full broker fee, so that means that the agent that helped us find the apartment either won’t get anything or will get an additional half a month. So full broker fee would be a month and a half. Is this legal?

@LivingBoston 2 жыл бұрын

You might want to check with your agent whether it's only 1 month rent broker fee. Typically when a listing agent asks for a full month, it's split 50-50 between listing agent and tenant's agent. It shouldn't all go to the listing agent. If that's not the case and your listing agent is in fact asking for a full month AND your agent is asking for a half-month, yes that's legal and there's no limit on it, so you might want to look at another apartment or just use the listing agent

@adinpalencia1898 2 жыл бұрын

@@LivingBoston that’s what my agent assumed, that the full month fee would be split half and half with her; but the listing agent wants a full month herself. It’s a great apartment but she is such a greedy person, it’s crazy that there is no regulation on this.

@LivingBoston 2 жыл бұрын

@@adinpalencia1898 Yeah unfortunately you might be best off choosing a different apartment because there's no way around the listing agent

@adinpalencia1898 2 жыл бұрын

@@LivingBoston I appreciate your help!

@LivingBoston 2 жыл бұрын

@@adinpalencia1898 You're welcome! Sorry there isn't more I can do to help

@1uis1o 2 жыл бұрын

I mean, sure about the broker fee. The real question is: what do you brokers offer other than a Trulia/Compass/Google search cannot do? Many many brokers do just about that, and don’t really add neighborhood/building knowledge. So no disrespect but I guess for you guys the name of the game is “numbers”. And with this into account, borrowing your words, “it is difficult to justify” a month’s rent, no?

@LivingBoston 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah that's basically why I explained that in this video because it's difficult to justify. Unfortunately if someone doesn't want to pay the fee, they need to find an apartment that doesn't charge the fee. And yes, pretty much every sales based job is a numbers game it's not just real estate

@claireh.7605 Жыл бұрын

So the cost of a used car is needed to move into a rental just for the privilege of sleeping and cooking under a roof - and then you was away with nothing to show for it.

@crystalhume2039 2 жыл бұрын

Tips and tricks. OMG Jacob. Shut up!!!!

@LivingBoston 2 жыл бұрын

Hmm you seem pretty triggered commenting on all my videos. It boosts my rankings, so thanks! but if you're that upset I suggest simply stop watching and just block my channel