What exact information should be on a written apartment quote for a remote renter?

Quick answer

Grant wants a unit-specific emailed quote showing the exact apartment number, floor plan, current base rent, concession or special, relevant fees, lease term, target move-in date, and application information. A remote renter should not make the final decision from a generic website price or verbal estimate. Visual items such as orientation, sunlight, view, and finishes can be verified separately by video or live walkthrough. The written quote is the main pricing checkpoint, but it does not necessarily hold the apartment. Ask what the property requires to secure the unit, and if the terms work and the renter wants it, be prepared to apply promptly.

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