Mike Akerly
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Rent Coach: What is a rent-stabilized apartment anyway?
By Mike Akerly
July 26, 2012 - 11:42 AM
Q. The law firm that I work for has a list of recommended brokers in New York City and I chose to contact one from the list. She has numerous recommendations from other lawyers at our firm, so I’m confident that I can trust her. That being said, I’m confused about the commission structure that she suggested would apply should I use her services.
Read More Rent Coach: The co-op I'm renting just sold. Do I have to move?
By Mike Akerly
July 19, 2012 - 10:55 AM
Q. The law firm that I work for has a list of recommended brokers in New York City and I chose to contact one from the list. She has numerous recommendations from other lawyers at our firm, so I’m confident that I can trust her. That being said, I’m confused about the commission structure that she suggested would apply should I use her services.
Read More Rent Coach: Why won't my rental agent commit to a fixed fee?
By Mike Akerly
July 12, 2012 - 10:46 AM
Q. The law firm that I work for has a list of recommended brokers in New York City and I chose to contact one from the list. She has numerous recommendations from other lawyers at our firm, so I’m confident that I can trust her. That being said, I’m confused about the commission structure that she suggested would apply should I use her services.
Read More Rent Coach: Inside tips for amateur landlords
By Mike Akerly
June 28, 2012 - 15:45 PM
Q. Last year I inherited a five unit walk-up building on the Upper East Side after my mom passed away. The apartments are all market rent and most of the renters have been there for less than a year or two. I’ve been speaking to some friends and they all seem to think that I could get much more rent for the apartments that I am currently collecting.
Read More Rent Coach: How to win a rental bidding war
By Mike Akerly
June 21, 2012 - 10:48 AM
Q. We’ve been searching for $15,000 - $20,000/month rental in the West Village for a couple of months. There seems to be very limited inventory.
Read More Rent Coach: Tips for getting an apartment ready to rent
By Mike Akerly
June 14, 2012 - 10:46 AM
Q. Two years ago my mother-in-law passed away and my wife and I inherited her condo on the Upper West Side.
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