A lesser-known tip could cut down on the competition during your search.
If you’re among the thousands of Bostonians moving into a new apartment on Sept. 1, you know that the hunt begins long before that. Not only do about two-thirds of all leases in the city turn over on this date, but these leases can be signed as early as seven months in advance.
For those still searching in May and June, the competition likely feels stiff, as renters vie for places with dishwashers and in-unit laundry. But there’s a lesser-known tip that could have you signing on the dotted line much faster: According to Tony DiMarsico, a property manager with Certified Property Management and broker at NFP Realty, it pays to do a little outreach.
“As a property manager myself, I can tell you: We usually know which units will be turning over before anything goes live online,” he told Boston.com in April. “In fact, I already have a list of September 1 availabilities that aren’t posted anywhere yet. A quick email or call to a management company can sometimes get you ahead of the pack.”…