Find New York City Apartment
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Using MLX to Conduct Your Search [top]
By now you know that the best way to find your ideal new home is to examine as many options as possible, access the most up-to-date listing as possible, and prepare yourself as thoroughly as possible. And you probably realize by now that the only way to do this is to become an MLX Insider. If you choose to use MLX to conduct your search, here are some suggestions:
1. Check our Web site or call our fax-on-demand line daily for your new listings.
2. Follow the contact instructions for each apartment.
3. Be persistent with answering machines.
4. Be very polite and respectful to all the persons who are present when you view each apartment. That includes the doorman, manager, owner, and anyone else.
5. If you are told an apartment has been rented, ask if any other apartments are available. Many landlords own more than one building.
Tips for Ensuring Success [top]
Depending on how you choose to conduct your search, we at MLX would like to provide you with some hard-earned wisdom:
If you're working with a broker: A good broker should organize your search, schedule your appointments, preview the apartments. and take you to view the apartments. If you're not getting top-notch service, tell your broker that you're not happy or find a new broker. And feel free to use as many brokers as you can fit into your schedule.
If you register as an MLX Insider: With MLX, you'll have access to up-to-date, customized listings daily. With our counseling services and customized registration system, you won't waste your time looking at apartments that don't meet your needs. Call 212.220.HOME, participate in our discussion forums, or send us an email at info@mlx.com for ongoing, reliable service from our MLXperts.
If you're using MLX or searching on your own: Make a detailed list of what you liked and didn't like about each apartment. Record all the necessary numbers, including rent and related fees. Note whether or not utilities are included, whether there's convenient transportation, and what the view is like for each apartment. When you've looked at several apartments, the details tend to get lost. Keep careful, organized records to prevent having to repeat a visit.