Looking for an apartment in New York City but dreading that seemingly unavoidable Broker Fee? Do you ever feel like there has to be some secret way you could save money apartment hunting that you are unaware of? As it turns out, there may be a solution that can ease the sting: the commission rebate.
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It is the perfect apartment.
There are brand new hardwood floors, plenty of natural light, and more exposed brick than a Restoration Hardware showroom.
Feeling naturally cynical after a long day of apartment searching, you brace yourself for the worst as the conversation moves in the direction of price.
But lo and behold, by some miracle the rent falls right within your budget range. Straining to contain your excitement as you fight urges to break into song and dance, you hear the dreaded words that bring you crashing back down to earth:
".....plus the broker fee"
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