FAQs: Agency fee

What Are Benefits of Hiring an Agent for Finding Property? 

• Hiring an agent can significantly save time and money. Engaging an agent can drastically cut down the hours spent hunting for real estate. If you're someone who believes “time is money,” this service could be priceless.
  
  Finding the right property independently requires considerable effort and time due to several challenges:
  - Duplicate Listings: Online platforms flood users with multiple copies of the same listing—sometimes seen up to 10–30 times.
  - Off-Market Properties: Numerous ads showcase units that are either rented out or withdrawn from the market altogether.
  - Language Barriers: Landlords or brokers frequently do not speak English fluently.
  - Tenant Exclusions: Some owners reject applicants outright for reasons such as owning pets, desiring short-term leases, or requiring migration documentation.
  - Convincing Reluctant Landlords: It takes finesse to persuade hesitant landlords into accepting your rental offer or desired lease terms.
  
  An experienced agent will handle these tasks efficiently, ensuring that no viable option escapes notice.

• You may get a much better deal with the help of a professional. Our experts have brilliant negotiating skills. They'll negotiate better prices and conditions using their expertise.

• Your agent will prioritize protecting your interests above those of the property owner. When services are offered for free to tenants, it's usually because the agent's commission is paid by the landlord, which means their primary loyalty lies with the landlord's interests. 

• Your deal will be secure. Before finalizing any agreement, our specialist conduct thorough inspections of each property to ensure everything checks out.  We never proceed until we're confident there's nothing amiss.. 

• We will make a Detailed defects act of the apartment. Once you've chosen a place, we'll prepare a detailed report documenting any existing flaws or damages. This way, you'll be fully protected upon moving out. 

• During your tenancy, should any issue or question arise concerning your tenancy, rest assured—your dedicated agent remains accessible throughout the entire lease term to provide prompt assistance.

• When it's time to move out, your agent will personally attend the closing formalities to guarantee smooth recovery of your Security deposit.

How Much Does It Cost?

Rental Property Finder Fee:
The standard rate for locating a rental property in Moscow equals one month's rent. For example, if you're paying 100,000 rubles monthly, the finder fee would similarly be 100,000 rubles—a one-time expense payable upon signing the lease agreement. Details about the service >

Primary Residential Purchase Service Fee:
There's no additional cost associated with helping find new-build homes for purchase.

Resale Home Purchasing Service Fee:
A flat 2% of the sale price applies, though it cannot fall below 300,000 rubles. Details about the service > 
If you'd prefer to manage some aspects yourself to lower costs, consider our Sales deal support service.

Final Note on Negotiation:

Our fees aren't set in stone. Send us your proposal and let’s see how we can work together to accommodate your budgetary constraints.

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