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Ask RentHop: Is My Broker Really an Expert?

Very few apartment hunters know precisely how much expertise, training, and education a New York City apartment broker must have to be licensed and in good standing with the NY Department of State.  In fact, most people we call...

Ask RentHop: Should I Rip Off My Broker?

Having asked dozens if not hundreds of New Yorkers about their apartment hunting experience, one interesting topic is whether you can rip off your own apartment broker.  There are various tactics and ploys that have been contemplated, attempted, and...

Ask RentHop: Should I Try Off Peak Apartment Hunting?

Off-peak apartment hunting is a luxury many New Yorkers can never have, but those who can often hope to land a much sweeter deal relative to their peak-season peers.  Specifically, off-peak hunting means you plan to sign an apartment...