First of all, in a tense market, one cannot turn down offers from rental agents, as they hold a significant share of the vacancies.
Besides, benefits to dealing with rental agencies include :
- They are professionals under close state scrutiny, who must defend the interests of both parties, including the tenant’s;
- They make sure landlords meet their numerous (often costly) legal and technical obligations, most of which are meant to protect tenants;
- They are valuable and neutral brokers between landlords and tenants
- The special relationships we maintain with most agencies will often enable you to enjoy favours or priorities. To a private owner, we are only one among the many contacts they receive.