These people are sheisty. I gave a $500 deposit on and apartment and was then strung around for almost 2 weeks. At first they asked for 5 months rent up front and then told me they could not get in touch with the landlord. Then the landlord was sick and then you can come pick your deposit up. Brokers are supposed to negotiate with the landlord on your behalf, that's what you pay them for. These people are working for the landlords, yet asking the renters to pay 15%. It's ridiculous. The apartment was amazing, but obviously it wasn't really available. Also charged $75 for a credit check that actually costs them less then $10. Orit, the ""broker"" who showed me the apartment was nice enough, but she really has no authority to do anything as her boss Daniel takes over after she shows you the place. They do not communicate and so no one ever knows whats really going on- including the renter. Also- they will never let you talk to the landlord. Considering all the brokers out there, I don't think it's worth it to pay such extraordinary fees for such a lousy one.
Cons: shiesty, con artists, lousy communicators
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