Ask Dr. LJ: Realtor Edition

[mizarchivist]

OK- time to start shopping around for a real estate agent, one who is willing to deal with renters. That's non-negotiable. No buying, no debate. The one I pinged earlier this week hasn't responded, so never mind. I'm still focused on the Arlington area, fwiw.

Thanks.

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[woodwardiocom.livejournal.com]

Hmm, the last time I was looking for an apartment in that area, I used Norwich Realty Associates at 71 Mass. Ave. in Arlington. This was mostly because I was living at 73 Mass. Ave., and they were convenient, but they found me a gorgeous place. (And, of course, this was eight years ago, so there's probably been some turnover.)

[lizzielizzie.livejournal.com]

If you don't get much response here, try posting to the b0st0n LJ community.

Way in the past I worked with Cheryl Major (who was awesome to work with), but her turf is Lexington/Concord/Bedford. She may be able to recommend someone for Arlington, though: http://cherylmajor.myhammondagent.com/

[missdimple.livejournal.com]

I'm following a lead. I'll let you know if I find out anything useful.

[mizarchivist]

any luck?

[wolfkitn.livejournal.com]

Anna, Century 21 Avon in Cambridge, does rentals. She's friendly, down to earth, perhaps too honest (as in, she un-sold us on a rental by pointing out its flaws). If you can see that that's part of her personality, then it can be a very good thing. She wants fairness for renters and landlords, and she won't do something unfair to either in order to benefit the other.

I think she would deal with Arlington, no problem, if her office gets those listings (I think they get some though they deal with cambridge more).

[mizarchivist]

That sounds very promising. We are a tough sell, the 3 of us, so I think she sounds like the kind of agent we'd like.