So, you finally found your home. You are giddy and you call the landlord bursting with excitement only to be told "sorry, I chose someone else". It is disappointing and enervating and it can make you feel like laying down on the ground, kicking and screaming due to the sheer frustration. Breathe, accept and move on. Learn from it.
When looking at properties keep in mind that what you saw 5 minutes ago may be rented out to someone else after you closed their door and thanked them for the showing. The rental market, especially in Stockholm, is tough and not for the feeble. But you can come out a champion if you apply the following:
1. Listen to the experts. If you are working with a relocation or letting agent you are in good hands and have received a game plan before your day of visiting properties.
2. If you are on your own. Educate yourself in order to get the most out of your day. If you have 3-5 choices, that is good. Figure out beforehand how long it takes to get to public transportation, get information about the area and have a clear sense of your budget restraints.
3. Time is of the essence. If you are not the sole decision maker, ensure that your partner is with you when you visit properties. We have seen so many times that both decision makers do not come to the showings and they have lost the property while they wait for their partner to look at pictures or fly in to look at the home. If you do not want to make the decision on your own, wait until you can look together.
4. When you know it, say it. If you see a property that you like: don't wait, don't stop, don't pass go. Well, you get the picture. As soon as you make your intent known, the better your chances are of securing the property. Landlords in Stockholm can have their pick of the litter they tend to pick the most uncomplicated tenant. Therefore, keep it simple. Tenants that have requests beyond renting it as it is, tend to increase their risk of getting weeded out.
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