Not ready to buy a home just yet? Why not rent a home or apartment for awhile. This way you can get acclimated with the area. Some people prefer to just follow their instinct and buy a home where they think is the right place. If you are from out of town, how many weeks, months, or years do you think it will take you to find the right area?

From my experience, getting acclimated to an area gives you a chance to plant some roots. You will be living in the same area you were considering buying a home. Since renting is not as long term as buying a home, it seems like the logical choice. What would you do if you buy a home in an unfamiliar area and things go very wrong? Things get bad enough to want to sell your home and buy another one. Now you are faced with the costs of selling your home and the hassles of moving. As a Buyer’s Agent, I would never want to see my clients in a situation like this.

If you decide to rent before you buy, you will be moving twice. I know moving stinks. I hate moving as much or more than anyone. There are moving expenses, utilities, packing, unpacking, and the horrible list goes on. They say it takes up to six months to get completely unpacked and settled in to a new place. Some people are more tolerable than others to this adjustment time. But still, if you are new to the area, renting is a good option. Put it this way…….you get to clean your junk out twice while getting to know the best neighborhoods.

I know most of the apartments in the Pearland Real Estate area very well. In fact, I lived in one of them when I first moved to Pearland in the mid 90s. They had a waiting list then and they still do. Prices range from the $800s to the $1400s / month. Renting an apartment for 6 months for is a really smart way to get to know the area. Rent a storage building to hold all of your large belongings and move into an apartment. Knowing that it is temporary, it could be the smartest thing you can do. Due

I can help find the perfect apartment or rental home for people new to the Pearland / Friendswood area. My service is absolutely free for my clients. I have made arrangements with Pearland and Friendswood apartments to pass along a referral fee to our company. The referral does not equate to much but it usually covers my time. My services include my personal consultation about the best Pearland / Friendswood apartments And I can get you on the preferred waiting list for the good apartments. I can also personally accompany you to each apartment property to make sure the transaction goes a promised.

Want to rent a home for a year or so? I can set you up on an automatic rental search for homes that meet your needs. I can guide you to the best areas of Pearland Real Estate and Friendswood Real Estate. I will accompany you to each of the homes of interest for your viewing. Once we find one that you like, I will draw up the Texas Real Estate Commission Rental Agreement and review with you the details of the transaction. Once we are satisfied with the contract, you will sign and provide the correct amount of funds to move in (usually first and last months rent). I will deliver the contract to the listing agent or owner and follow through until you move in. Our company gets paid a very small fee by the listing agent or owner for my time with the transaction. My honest goal is to make your relocation as smooth as possible. When you are ready to purchase a home, I hope to have proven my diligence, market knowledge, and responsiveness to earn your business. If you do choose me to represent you with your home purchase, there is no cost to you. Similar to a rental, our company gets compensated through the seller and the listing agent. There are no costs for my services.

I know what you are saying……You are a Buyer’s Agent, why are you telling me to rent? My answer is quite simple. I gave you my honest opinion. One that will help ensure you are completely satisfied with your relocation. As an honest and caring person, I feel you will use my services when you do decide to buy a home and refer your friends and family for all of their Real Estate needs. It is really that simple !