Re: this crazy real estate market

Ok, so in attempt to find an apartment for a relative, I have been going to countless websites. (By the way the prices for a decent apartment in a decent neighborhood these days are RIDICULOUS!) I've applied to a number of ads, unfortunately (with the exception of a few realtors like Corcoran group), the only replies I seem to get are from these scam artist. A two bedroom apartment in park slope $850, two bedroom duplex for $800, etc. Then their requesting $300 deposit fees or security deposit or 1st month rent without any contact, except via email of course because their job caused them relocated. I'm just getting so frustrated, I guess that's my fault for even falling for such nonsense.
Just needed to vent, mooooo- ssssaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!!!!
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Hum, you are not really hitting the right website for this stuff. we are not about rentals. Check craigslist for ads on rentals. You say, "decent apartment in a decent neighborhood these days are RIDICULOUS!" but I think you might be out of touch. Prices have been out of control for years. If you see a " A two bedroom apartment in park slope $850" on any site then you are insane. Even a con artist does not fake the market that low. You'd be a fool even to look at that ad.

Want PS rentals? Look at $2000 for a 1 bedroom (if lucky), maybe 1500 for a studio.

I have tenants who have been looking for months for a place in park slope. They said that 1 out of every 6 ads is actually accurate.

You have to be persistent and don't even bother with ads listing a 2 bedroom in park slope for $850.

What seems too good to be true often is.........

You might want to get a broker to assist you