Rent in NYC without paying broker fees

Re:Rent in NYC without paying broker fees by ss108 on Wednesday July 20, 2022 @01:48PM (#32169550)

Doesn't one have to pay a broker fee if the listing requires it regardless of how it was actually found?

I would def need more info before attempting to use this.

Also, I don't have an iPhone--and there isn't a web app. I know that's common, but I personally hate things that only operate via mobile app. I think web apps should be primary for most tasks, and mobile apps second. But that's probably an idiosyncratic gripe of mine that you can safely ignore.

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Re:Rent in NYC without paying broker fees by naticio on Wednesday July 20, 2022 @04:48PM (#32172107)

The landlords in NYC don’t like to do anything so they hire property managers, and those are approached by brokers/agents that work for “free” and bring leads to them. In reality whoever brings a solid lead to the property manager wins. I have rented all my apts without paying broker fees by finding who’s the property manager, called them directly, and sign a contract at their offices. Of course I have good credit/finances. I just automated that manual process in software

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Re:Rent in NYC without paying broker fees by ss108 on Wednesday July 20, 2022 @05:09PM (#32172355)

Cool, thanks.

I think a more formal explanation of the situation would be helpful to put on your site.

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