The document provides tips for apartment hunting, including considering when to start looking and move-in dates, where to search based on location priorities, what features and costs to consider, why a particular apartment may be a good fit, and how to search online/in print and apply. It emphasizes doing research, setting up appointments to view options, and having necessary documents ready when applying.

1. Apartment Hunting 101: How and what to look for Mark Juleen, V.P. of Marketing, J.C. Hart Company mark@homeisjchart.com | @mbj

2. Don’t freak out yet! It’s a pain in the a$$, but you’ll get through it.

3. Things to consider: When? Where? What? Why? How?

4. Things to think about: When? Current lease expires? Start looking? Move-in date? To make a decision? Application? Lease signing?

5. Things to think about: Where? How close to campus? How close to work? How close to shopping? How close to fun? How close to …?

6. Things to think about: What? How many bedrooms? Roommates? How many bathrooms? Washer/Dryer? Utilities? Parking? Rent? Maintenance? Lease terms? What else?

7. Things to think about: Why? Location? Trust? Fits all your needs? Price is right? Lease details/policies? All parties are in agreement?

8. Things to think about: How? Searching Online Craigslist Apartments.com Company Websites Others Print Apartment Guide For Rent Magazine Friends/Referrals Drive Around Pick a few, email or call them to set an appointment, and bring an ID with you

9. Things to think about: How? Applying A few things you may need a photo ID a letter of employment your last 2 pay stubs a copy of last year's tax return most recent bank statement letters of recommendation Co-signer/Guarantor a blank check to pay the deposit

10. Now that I’ve told you nothing, what are your concerns? How can I help you?

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