In this thread, the people of GC-Land explain apartment locators to texas*princess

[jubilance1922]

I've attempted to use 2 different apartment locator services in the past.

The first one was in Atlanta and they didn't listen to ANYTHING that I said. I gave them a list of amenties I was looking for and a price range, and the idiots kept sending me lists of apartments that didn't met any of my qualifications. I wound up looking at various apartment websites and found one on my own.

The second one I used when I recently moved to Orlando. They were a little bit better in that they listened somewhat to what I wanted, but I actually found the place that I live in on my own as well.

So overall, I say, you probably would have a better experience if you did it on your own. It just wasn't worth it for me.

[tunatartare]

Originally Posted by jubilance1922

I've attempted to use 2 different apartment locator services in the past.

The first one was in Atlanta and they didn't listen to ANYTHING that I said. I gave them a list of amenties I was looking for and a price range, and the idiots kept sending me lists of apartments that didn't met any of my qualifications. I wound up looking at various apartment websites and found one on my own.

The second one I used when I recently moved to Orlando. They were a little bit better in that they listened somewhat to what I wanted, but I actually found the place that I live in on my own as well.

So overall, I say, you probably would have a better experience if you did it on your own. It just wasn't worth it for me.

I agree. We used one this summer when I was thinking of moving out. They managed to find me really cheap apartments but forgot to mention that I wasn't eligible to live there unless I supported 4 dependants on my salary. Either that or they would find studios for like $3,000+/month.

[Buttonz]

Originally Posted by KLPDaisy

I agree. We used one this summer when I was thinking of moving out. They managed to find me really cheap apartments but forgot to mention that I wasn't eligible to live there unless I supported 4 dependants on my salary. Either that or they would find studios for like $3,000+/month.

That's crazy.....

[litlbear1072]

I don't know anything about apartment locators but have you tried looking on the Internet on your own? www.forrent.com is a good site that allows you to look for apartments by rent range, amenities etc. Just a thought.

[Rudey]

Originally Posted by KLPDaisy

I agree. We used one this summer when I was thinking of moving out. They managed to find me really cheap apartments but forgot to mention that I wasn't eligible to live there unless I supported 4 dependants on my salary. Either that or they would find studios for like $3,000+/month.

Who'd you use? The creeps on craigslist or someone like citihabitats?

-Rudey