Daytona Beach Rental Homes and Condos - Need Help?
July 22, 2008
Help Available for Finding Daytona Beach Rental Homes and Condos
If you are relocating to the Daytona Beach, Ormond Beach, Port Orange area, and have decided to rent, and you are unfamiliar with the area, we are offering a new service for renters.
Neighborhoods
We know neighborhoods and prices and based on what you’re looking for, we will assist you in finding a rental home or condo that meets your needs. One of the worst things that can happen when you move to a new area is to select a rental property in the wrong area. Unfortunately, you don’t discover these issues until you have signed a least and are “stuck with” for a year or more. How much is it worth to you to avoid these problems.
Negotiation and Prices
We needed to rent a home for my husband in Brooklyn while he was working in New York. We had no idea about neighborhoods that would meet our requirements. We had no idea about prices. We hire a local rental agent to find a place that met our criteria. We set the price we would pay and the requirements. He did find us a nice unit where my husband stayed for over a year.
Now, we paid one month of rent for this service, but Daytona Beach ain’t Brooklyn and we will not charge those rates to assist you. Here’s what we will do to help you find the right place:
- No Fee: if you rent a unit that we manage, there is no fee. We will refund the flat fee or any portion of the flat fee that you’ve already paid.
- Flat Fee: a flat fee of $595 to help you find a unit that meets you requirements. We will take your criteria and find properties that meet your requirements. We will also show you the units and negotiate for you if you request.
- By the Hour: We can meet for an hour or talk over the phone for a flat rate of $75.00 per hour.
Make It Easy
Our goal is to provide you the easiest experience possible in finding a rental property in the Daytona Beach area. Call Lynn at 386-566-7503 to discuss these options or to customize a plan for you.
How to Rent Daytona Beach Homes and Condos
July 13, 2008
Renting a Home or Condo in Daytona Beach Should Be Easy
Renting a home or condo for either short-term or longer term should be easy, but you need to take a few steps to protect yourself. First, like the Daytona Beach real estate market, there are more rental units on the market than renters to rent them long term. Because of that, people who can’t rent long term or renting for shorter terms and for event. All this tends to push prices down.
So now is a good time to rent. You should be able to get more space and amenities for the same money, or the same amount of space for less. Moving is a hassle, but you may be able to save a lot of money. Whatever you’re paying now, you should be able to reduce that rate.
Here are some useful tips if you are looking to rent:
- Negotiate - look around and get a good sense of the market and then when you find a unit you like, negotiate the monthly rent lower.
- Do an Inventory - Make sure that if any furniture, appliances, or other items are included in an inventory that both you and the landlord sign. This prevents problems in the future and makes it easier to get you full deposit back.
- Damage or Wear - make sure that any damage or wear is documented. The best time to get things repaired or replaced before you move in. So negotiate that too.
- Credit Checks - Yes, a property manager, I will run a credit check on prospective tenants. Not everyone does. If your credit is fair or good, you are OK. If not, do what you can to improve your credit score before trying to rent.
- Understand the Contract - all tenants and landlords are subject to Florida laws. Make sure you understand the contract that you’re signing. If you don’t, find someone who can help you or have a lawyer review it.
- Lock in Rent Increases - you can include rent increase caps in the contract. Capping increases at the consumer price index or at a fixed rate like 3%. Doing this prevents big increases for the following years.
- Include an Option - include the option to extend the lease. If you have the option in the contract, you can stay. If not, the landlord can decide not to extend the lease and you will need to move.
Some contracts will include some of these items, so read the contract. The most important things when renting are to get the best possible price for the property you want. After that, protect yourself by following these guidelines.
I have short-term and long term condo and homes in Daytona Beach, Ormond Beach and surrounding areas available. Give me a call when you’re in the market. If you’re renting for the winter season or for events, make your reservation early. We are often sold out for these times.