The blizzard snow lasted about a week. It hit its climax on about day 3. Many roads built up with caked snow. In Bucknell Manor, nearby stores remained open during the inclement weather. Interested in buying, selling, renting, or property management of Real Estate in Northern Virginia? Call Nesbitt Realty today at (703) 765 0300.
Winter in Bucknell Manor on Cavalier Drive
winter in Bucknell Manor
Bucknell Manor in winter with snow
Bucknell Manor in a blizzard
Bucknell Manor blizzard in January on Cavalier Drive
Belle View Shopping Center during winter snow
Bucknell Manor in winter snow
Bucknell Manor blizzard in January on Cavalier Drive
Bucknell Manor in winter snow with a poodle named Grover
Bucknell Manor blizzard in January on Cavalier Drive
Bucknell Manor on Cavalier Drive in winter after snow
Bucknell Manor in winter with snow
Bucknell Manor in winter with snow
Bucknell Manor in winter with snow
Belle View Exxon gas station during snow
Bucknell Manor during a blizzard in January
Bucknell Manor snow in winter
Bucknell Manor in winter with snow
Winter in Bucknell Manor on Cavalier Drive
Bucknell Manor in winter snow
Bucknell Manor in winter with snow
Bucknell Manor blizzard in January on Cavalier Drive
Grover my poodle in Bucknell Manor near Belle Haven during snow in winter
Bucknell Manor in winter with snow
Bucknell Manor in winter with snow
Belle Haven in winter snow
Bucknell Manor snow in winter
Bucknell Manor blizzard in January on Cavalier Drive
Bucknell Manor in winter with snow
Belle Haven in the distance of Bucknell Manor in a blizzard
Belle View Boulevard snowed
Bucknell Manor in a blizzard in January
Belle View Boulevard in winter snow
Belle View Boulevard snowed
Bucknell Manor in a blizzard
Winter in Bucknell Manor on Cavalier Drive
Belle View Shopping Center during winter snow
Bucknell Manor on Cavalier Drive in winter after snow
A real estate agent is a professional licensed to buy, sell and manage real estate for a fee on the behalf of others. Not all real estate agents are REALTORS. A broker is a real estate agent who has reached a higher educational standard and who accepts certain additional responsibilities commensurate with this level of licensing. The term "Realtor" is a registered collective membership mark that identifies a real estate professional who is a member of the National Association of Realtors.
A real estate agent or broker who joins the National Association of Realtors is a Realtor. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) claims to be world's largest professional association. The single biggest distinction between a real estate agent and a Realtor is that all Realtors agree to abide by a strict Code of Ethics. From their voluntary adherence to a Code of Ethics to their incomparable knowledge of real estate processes, Realtors are the experts of residential and commercial property transactions.
A broker has a higher experience level and higher educational requirement than an agent, but both are Realtors.
Founded in 1908, National Association of Realtors has grown from its original nucleus of 120 members to more than 1 million today. National Association of Realtors is composed of Realtors who are involved in residential and commercial real estate as brokers, salespeople, property managers, appraisers, counselors, and others who are engaged in all aspects of the real estate industry.
Realtors belong to one or more of 1,700 local associations/boards and 54 state and territory associations of Realtors and can join one of our many institutes, societies, and councils. Brokers and agents of Condo Alexandria are members of the Northern Virginia Association of Realtors. Additionally, National Association of Realtors offers members the opportunity to be active in our appraisal and international real estate specialty sections. Realtors are pledged to a strict Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice.
Working for America's property owners, the National Association of Realtors provides a facility for professional development, research, and exchange of information among its members. Condo Alexandria agents and brokers take advantage of educational opportunities with the National Association of Realtors and the Northern Virginia Association of Realtors to continue expanding our knowledge of all aspects of real estate related expertise.
For more information or to set up an appointment call Stuart at (703)765-0300.
Condo Alexandria agents are available by phone consultation most days and will gladly provide information found on this website and advice over the phone free of charge. At no additional charge, Condo Alexandria can process and forward your application to the landlord at any time. Call us at 703 765 0300 if you have questions or need advice.
"I care about my clients and enjoy making their dreams come true."
Condo Alexandria invites you to employ our expertise if you have an immediate and specific rental need. If you choose Condo Alexandria to represent your interests, your agent will work with you and not for any particular landlord or condo association and best of all there is no charge to you the tenant.
The landlord has an agent. Do you?
The landlord is represented by a "listing agent" who works to sell the lease and represent the landlord. Listing agents are motivated to represent a specific property rather than any particular renter.
In our capacity as rental agents, Condo Alexandria works for the renter. Our services are most useful to renters who need or want an expert opinion to find the best rental for a specific and immediate need.
Our agents already know the area. We don't need to drive across town to know what's there. If you have a question about a specific community, there is a good chance we've already been there. As your agent, Condo Alexandria will search through thousands of listings and then take you to rentals that best suit your budget, commute, preferences and needs.
Some renters don't need an agent.
If you're the type of renter who doesn't mind the risk of putting yourself at the mercy of the apartment buildings and listing agents; or if you're already a real estate pro, then you might not need a rental agent. You don't need a rental agent if:.
you don't need an expert to represent your side of the transaction;
you're not moving within 45 days;
you don't need any expert advice about what's available in Northern Virginia.
Renters who do not need or want any representation can by-pass Condo Alexandria and contact the listing agent to view properties listed on our website. The listing agent is found on our website at the bottom of each listing.
Who needs a rental agent?
You need a rental agent only if:
you want an advocate for your rights and your application;
you're moving within the next 45 days;
you want an expert opinion in your home search.
Our clients tell us what they want, and we find that rental (if it exists).
Touring properties in Northern Virginia
Condo Alexandria agents are eager to serve you and we appreciate the opportunity to be of service. Our website and advice is free of charge and without obligation. However we will only tour properties with clients.
We require our rental clients pay a retainer which is fully refunded if and when you sign a lease to rent any property that is in the Multiple Listing Service or our website.*
We invite you to interview a Condo Alexandria agent today. Condo Alexandria can help you find the best fit for your budget, your commute, your wants and your needs. If we can't add value to your transaction, we'll refuse your money and give you what advice we can for free.
Tenant Representation Agreement
* This retainer will not be refunded in the event the client chooses to rent a property not listed in the MLS, if the client chooses not to rent at all or if the client chooses to work with another agent to complete the transaction.Federal courthouse in Alexandria
Buying a home in {Location_Name} is a life-changing event. It is the biggest single purchase most people will make in their lives. But many potential home owners in {Location_Name} ask the question, "Why buy when you can rent?" A recent realtor.com® survey of more than a 1,000 potential home buyers found that the increase in rental costs is the main driving force behind the move to buy a house. Twenty-three percent of younger buyers (18 to 34 years old) cited rising rent as the main trigger to purchase their own property. Danielle Hale, realter.com®'s Chief Economist explains that despite the current housing market, where inventory is low and purchase prices high, potential buyers still have certain traditional views on property. Privacy tops the list for older home buyers. They are mostly looking for property that suits their long-term or retirement needs. Millennials on the other hand want their home to be a reflection of who they are while still offering stability and meeting the needs of their family. Being a first time home buyer is a daunting experience and it can take a while to find the right property to suit both the buyer’s needs and their budget.
For more information or to set up an appointment call Stuart at (703)765-0300.
If you are considering renting an apartment from a landlord or condominium owner or if you are thinking about leasing your property for rent, it is important that you know both the law and the legal instruments that govern landlord tenant relationships in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Leases:
First, consider the lease. A lease is the contract that governs a landlord-tenant relationship. In contrast, covenants within a lease are generally independent of the lease itself, where if one party breaches a covenant, the other party may still recover dam¬ages but cannot terminate the landlord-tenant relationship in its entirety. Although not covered herein, the doctrines of actual and constructive eviction and the implied warranty of habitability are exceptions to this general rule. In addition, many states including Virginia have created a statutory exception to this general rule which does allow, however, a landlord to terminate a lease for any nonpayment of rent. Below is a brief discussion of a tenant's duty regarding the doctrine of waste and other considerations including ordinary wear and tear as they may or may not be contemplated in any given leasehold agreement.
Tenant's Duty to Repair and the Doctrine of Waste:
A tenant has a duty not to damage (or commit waste on) a leased premises. There are three rules governing waste in a leasehold context, all of which a Landlord may recover for from the tenant in the form of damages should the tenant breach.
1) Voluntary (affirmative) waste results when the tenant intentionally or negligently damages the premises or exploits minerals on the property.
2) Permissive waste occurs when the tenant fails to take reasonable steps to protect the premises from damage from the elements. The tenant is liable for all ordinary repairs, excluding ordinary wear and tear. If the duty is shifted to the landlord (by lease or statute), the tenant has a duty to report deficiencies promptly, and the tenant can assume liability for such deficiencies if not reported in a timely manner pursuant to the lease agreement.
3) Ameliorative waste occurs when the tenant alters the leased property, thereby increasing its value. Generally, the tenant is liable for the cost of restoration. There is a modern exception to this rule, however, which permits a tenant to make this type of change if he is a long-term tenant and the change reflects changes in the neighborhood.
Finally, remember that in the absence of a specific reference to ordinary wear and tear, most repair covenants frequently exclude ordinary wear and tear whereby a Landlord usually remains obligated for certain structural and casualty destruction repairs except for damages caused by the tenant.
Renting is a good way to get some firsthand experience with a neighborhood. Renting can let you sign a 1 year lease, say in a Shirlington 2 bedroom condo for example, with the option to continue, if you like the neighborhood. An advantage of this is you can test the waters, to see if you really love the features of this neighborhood or not. If you don’t like where you’re at, say for example, if the 4 bedroom, 2 story home in Lorton is not your style, you can always relocate to another place.
Pay as You Go
Many Americans live pay check to pay check. Upfront, you will have a security deposit, with a rate that depends on your credit score. If you have a good credit score, your property manager might only charge 1 months’ rent, for a security deposit. On the other hand, if you have a poor credit score, your property manager might charge 2 months’ rent, for a security deposit. After this initial fee (which can be refunded if you meet the requirements like passing the move out inspection), it’s nice to know that after a chunk of your paycheck is put into your monthly rent, there’s a good portion left for bills, necessities, and fun expenditures, like neighborhood nightlife or personal hobbies.
Short Term Commitment & Little Investment
Not sure if you want to stay in Northern Virginia, as a Washington DC commuting, GS-5? Do you have plans of living in California and seeing Napa Valley, Los Angeles, and San Francisco firsthand? Are you Active duty military, with upcoming orders for a new assignment, with no interest in the responsibility of becoming a homeowner? If so, these questions might make you lean towards renting, as opposed to buying. It’s nice to know that as a renter, you won’t have to worry about footing the bill for a repair on a roof that is falling apart, paying a monthly a condo fee (that could range anywhere from $150-$700), or paying the bill for a lawn service to pick up the leaves from your $1,000,000 Mount Vernon home, in fall. Overall, renting can be cheaper up front, but it isn’t for everyone. Also, who says you can't just buy later?
Build Your Credit While You Sock Away Savings for a Down Payment
Paying your bills on time is an excellent way to build your credit score, and to show lenders that you know how to manage your money. If you are frugal, you can take a chip off each pay check, to build up a savings for buying a home in the future. The return on applying your savings to the purchase of the home of your dreams can be exponential. For those with an eye on the future, being a responsible tenant can prepare you financially and teach you the accountability necessary for home ownership.
Roommates
Spending time with friends can make for priceless memories. Living together can be fun and slightly cheaper than going solo. The process of getting a group of friends together to rent out a property can be a very rewarding and challenging process. A Nesbitt Realty Realtor, like Stuart Nesbitt, can help make the later stages of finding and renting a property simple. There are many different neighborhoods in Northern Virginia to choose from, that can fit your specific needs (such as being metro accessible, having a main street, Being near a good school, being luxurious, being a certain type of building style [e.g. high-rise or garden style, for example] ,being affordable, or even being off the beaten path).
I field calls every single day from renters who are interested in condominiums. The names and locations change, but there are a few fundamental misconceptions that are so common, I feel the need to write this note for the general benefit of the world at large.
It looks like an apartment, but it's not an apartment.
First of all, a renter needs to understand the difference between an apartment and a condominium. An apartment, or any multi-family dwelling, is owned by a single entity. Most usually the owner is a company, but more rarely an individual owns the property. Employees of the apartment complex, or the owner himself, manages the property.
A condominium is different because there are many owners, meaning each unit is individually titled. The owners of a given condominium complex make up something called a condominium association. The association jointly owns the common areas such as the lobby and the lawns. The association oversees the management of the property.
There is no rental office: you need an agent.
When you rent at an apartment complex, you'll see a big sign that says "RENTAL OFFICE". That office is staffed by folks whose job it is to explain to you why that particular building is the greatest place to live in the world. They are generally helpful and pleasant and they will gladly show you a model apartment and give you an idea of what is "coming available".
A condominium complex is completely different. The condo office is filled with employees of the condominium association. The employees at the condo office are concerned with the maintenance and security of the building. They couldn't care less where you rent or where you live. In most condominiums in Northern Virginia, staff won't allow you to enter the property and they won't show you any rentals here or anywhere else. The staff has no idea what is available or what is "coming available".
A condominium complex looks like an apartment building on outside, but it's more like a neighborhood full of townhouses or houses. In a neighborhood everyone lives in the same place with similar housing but each person owns his own house. If you want to rent in that neighborhood, you CAN'T do so by banging on people's doors and asking them to see their house. Nobody in the neighborhood knows "what's coming available". If you want to tour a house in a neighborhood, you need a real estate agent.
It's the same in a condo. If you don't have an agent you can't see a condo, or any private residence. Homeowners don't want strange people walking through their house and they don't want to make allowances unless a real estate agent knows their is a possibility that you can afford the rent.
There are always other options.
If you don't want a rental agent, you do have a choice. You can rent from an apartment complex---less hassles on the front end, more hassles on the back end. Or, you can take your chances on Craigslist. My advice: Craigslist is great for room shares, but doesn't work so well for grown-ups.
The most important thing every renter should know about condos.
Then, the last and most important thing any renter should know about condos: in today's market purchasing a condo will cost you a few dollars more each month than a renting a condo. But buying a condo will cost you less on an annual basis.
How is this possible? Condo owners pay association fees and mortgage. Taken together, a first time buyer with a low down payment will have payment slightly higher than a rental. But each year we all file taxes. Renters take a standard deduction. But, property owners can deduct real estate taxes, mortgage interest, depreciation and certain other expenses from their taxes. This can amount to thousands of real dollars in your pocket each year.
Don't forget, next year, the renter will get a rent increase. Next year, the mortgage will be the same.
It's your choice, but this is a great time to buy a condo.
For more information or to set up an appointment call Stuart at (703)765-0300.
Nesbitt Realty can help you buy and sell real estate in Condos
An increasingly common scam involves crooks posing as landlords for property they don’t own, taking a deposit from hopeful would-be tenants and then disappearing into the night with the money.
The Associated Press reports that Adam Christianson, sheriff of Stanislaus County, says "What you have is primarily young, unsuspecting victims who truly believe they're entering into a legitimate rental agreement. Before you know it, the real [property manager] shows up and says `Why are you here?' Then they're out on the street, and also out the money for first and last month's rent and deposit."
One of the best way's to avoid being scammed is to use a rental agent.
Once you know what you need and you have a good idea of the basic features that you are looking for, it is time to turn to our website. The website is designed to give you a good idea of the cost and type of properties available in {Location_Name} and help you identify potential rental properties. This should hopefully take the frustration out of the search by enabling you to eliminate properties that do not meet your needs or budget. [Read more about rental agents.]
For more information or to set up an appointment call Stuart at (703)765-0300.
Here's an email that I recently received and my response. I've changed the names (for privacy's sake), but am posting for the benefit of those who might be seeking a rental agent.
Hello Will,
We are actually interested in working with an agent, as opposed to trying to do the leg work ourselves. My husband is currently stationed in Okinawa, Japan. We are awaiting orders that originally had us relocating this summer. Now it looks more like late October/November, following the new fiscal year.
As mentioned, we will be stateside and staying in DC on Tuesday and Wednesday, June 22/23rd and would like to commit to meeting with an agent who handles rentals. Realizing that one may not know what units will become available in November, it would still provide a head start in preparing for our relocation. We are not familiar with the neighborhoods other than online research and bits of information provided by friends. My husband does wish to be (at least) within walking distance of the metro. We are interested in checking out Old Town Alexandria and other suggested areas.
Thank you for your time.
Regards,
Sally
Dear Sally,
I'm happy to provide consultations and advice at no charge. As a rental agent I am the most helpful to renters who know what they want but don't want to spend time and energy chasing dead-ends or stuck in traffic. If you know where you will be working, how many bedrooms you need, what amenities you enjoy, my expertise allows me to very quickly identify a short list of properties that will be of interest to you. I am constantly touring homes, properties and neighborhoods. I know the area's traffic patterns. I know Northern Virginia.
You're probably not asking me to do this---but in case you are---I must make clear that I am not available to spend time and resources trying to give you my expertise. It would be impossible for me to do this in a weekend anyway. Lastly, from a business standpoint, it is not an effective use of my skills or your time to expend resources and time driving around to neighborhoods and going to condo communities in June on the hope that you will will rent something in November.
Again, I'm available to chat and offer free advice and provide direction if you would like to follow up with your own footwork. Thanks much for the opportunity. It is appreciated.
Sincerely,
Will Nesbitt
Condo Alexandria \ Nesbitt Realty
Alexandria VA
703 765 0300 ext. 224
888 783 6391 (fax)
The goal is to find the rental that suits all of your needs, most of your wants and fits your budget. What's the most effective choice to realize that goal? You can:
Do it yourself; or
Enlist the services of a rental agent.
If do it yourself, then you are in effect your own rental agent. That means you must rely on your own personal knowledge of the area and your own contacts to find your perfect rental. Of course, you could change your own oil, put in your own stitches and you could cut your own hair, too. The only difference is that you have pay for these services and a rental agent's services are totally free to the renter!
A rental agent's job is to listen to your needs and then help you identify rentals that meet your needs. rental agents typically have in depth knowledge of the community and they are often aware of market rates. It's not uncommon for a "connected" rental agent to know of rental opportunities that are quietly listed and generally unknown to the public. A rental agent's fees are paid by the landlord, so there is no expense to the renter.
It really is in the renter's best interests to employ the services of a trustworthy rental agent.
The problem is many rental agents really only work for one landlord and thus only support their employer's building(s). Any agent at an apartment complex will only show properties at that complex or at another complex owned by the same landlord.
Many realtors and real estate agents won't deal with renters. Here's why.
After all the fees are paid, a rental agent generally makes about one eighth of a single month's rent for a rental. For a typical one bedroom apartment in the DC area the rental agent is often paid a paltry $160. (No withholding and no benefits.) So it's tough to find a rental agent who cares about your needs. Additionally, many renters are oblivious to the benefits of professional assistance and don't really take best advantage of the rental agent's expertise.
Q. Oh my goodness! what
a mess! Ok here it goes. My husband and I moved to Las Vegas from WI,
and we were in contact with the landlord by email.Well she sent us pic and we looked at them it seemed good on "line" that is. Well in her emails she stated the house needed painting but she did not have the "money" as of yet " But she did say would paint "later" So my not so smart hubby, sent her $2600 and she faxed the lease .When we arrived 4 days later and she met us at the property @11pm! When we went in the house it was not at all what it was on line !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I was so peeved! I TOLD HER I WANT THE $2600 BACK!She said she did not have it & I thought i was going to have a nervous breakdown! She had the nerve to say we were too picky at the moment I could have dropped kicked her!!! NO paint!, carpet coming up and dirty!holes in walls because of nails! dirty , and too top it off BIG ASS COCKROACHES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So my son & hubby took me aside to come me down!In the least we were to "maintain" the bug pest controll "Maintain" Not come into a house thats Infested! SO anyways to make a long story shorter... "LOL" we were mislead from the beggining , and she took off$700.00 and we painted only part of the interior... We did not look at the lease "date and she did not pro rate "She has march 1st
-april 1st . and we got there march 27th .So we have had nothing but
problems w/her and now our refrigerator does not work and we have told her time in and time out and she has never sprayed for bugs and she
never has painted and she has done absolutely nothing!!! And since
march we have been paying rent , its now aug and in july I got a hold
of legal aid and explained to them our situation .That told us STOP
PAYING RENT SEND HER A LETTER TELLING HER THIS NEEDS TO BE DONE!So we did and she came back with a nussinnce" letter of what we wanted done ! She said un authorized dogs which is a lie she knew about it!and refrigerator,and carpet. We went to court and the landlord started to talk about the rent &the judge said thats not what you have here!
Nothing about the rent! The judge said if you want the money you need
to sue! Then the judge said but it would be in your best interest not
to ,because there are alot of things you did not do!!! Then the judge
says to us why don't you just move.. And we said we are aug 21 2008. So
thats what we are doing. But now we were served small claims court! I
need to know what do i do now??
I won't attempt to answer this question in this blog, rather I submit the letter as a general lesson about what can happen when you choose to work without professionals.
The questioner is well aware of the many mistakes the landlord made,
but she is blind to the mistakes that she herself made. The landlord is
convinced that the tenant is the problem. The judge knows the truth:
both parties are in a mess, and both parties made serious mistakes. The
best thing would be for these two to part ways as quickly and
unceremoniously as possible. Small claims court will sort out the
left-overs to see what rent if any is due.
So what's the best/safest way to find a rental?
The goal is to find the rental that suits all of your needs, most of
your wants and fits your budget. What's the most effective choice to
realize that goal? You can: Do it yourself; or Enlist the services of a
rental agent.
If you do it yourself, then you are in effect your own rental agent.
That means you must rely on your own personal knowledge of the area and
your own contacts to find your perfect rental. Of course, you could
change your own oil, put in your own stitches and you could cut your
own hair, too. The only difference is that you have pay for these
services and a rental agent's services are totally free to the renter!
Worse still, if you don't have a professional doing the work, you may
have a botched hair-cut, engine problems or a tale like the lady with
the rental question.
What does a rental agent do?
A rental agent's job is to listen to your needs and then help you
identify rentals that meet your needs. Rental agents typically have in-
depth knowledge of the community, and they are often aware of market
rates. It's not uncommon for a "connected" rental agent to know of
rental opportunities that are quietly listed and generally unknown to
the public.
A rental agent's fees are paid by the landlord, so there is no expense to the renter. It really is in the renter's best interests to employ the services of a trustworthy rental agent.
Finding the right rental agent.
The problem is many rental agents really only work for one landlord
and thus only support their employer's building(s). Any agent at an
apartment complex will only show properties at that complex or at
another complex owned by the same landlord.
Further, many realtors and real estate agents won't deal with renters. Here's why.
After all the fees are paid, a rental agent generally makes about
one eighth of a single month's rent for a rental. For a typical one
bedroom apartment in the DC area the rental agent is often paid a
paltry $160. (No withholding and no benefits.) So it's tough to find a
rental agent who cares about your needs. Additionally, many renters are
oblivious to the benefits of professional assistance and don't really
take best advantage of the rental agent's expertise.
No charge to you ... but not FREE!
When you find a quality agent who is willing to help with your
search, it's a good idea to maximize your productivity before the agent
loses interest in your problems. Most rental agents (like most people)
are good people and they care about their client's needs. At the same
time, there comes a point where the rental agent has to consider
his/her own self-interests. Because the pay-off is so small for the
agent, even the best rental agent loses interest very quickly if the
renter has unrealistic expectations or if the renter isn't ready to
make a decision.
So, it's in the renter's best interest to take advantage of the rental agent's expertise, but it makes sense to budget your time with the rental agent. For example, rather than using the rental agent's gas or time to figure out what the renter wants, a smart renter approaches the rental agent with an idea of wants and needs, and then uses the rental agent's expertise to secure the best possible residence.
I personally have gotten to the point that I am very picky with
accepting rental clients. I make sure that I explain to them upfront
what my service is and is not. If you're looking for a rental in
Alexandria and parts of Arlington please give me a call.
A real estate agent is a professional licensed to buy, sell and manage real estate for a fee on the behalf of others. Not all real estate agents are REALTORS. A broker is a real estate agent who has reached a higher educational standard and who accepts certain additional responsibilities commensurate with this level of licensing. The term "Realtor" is a registered collective membership mark that identifies a real estate professional who is a member of the National Association of Realtors.
A real estate agent or broker who joins the National Association of Realtors is a Realtor. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) claims to be world's largest professional association. The single biggest distinction between a real estate agent and a Realtor is that all Realtors agree to abide by a strict 
The goal is to find the rental that suits all of your needs, most of your wants and fits your budget. What's the most effective choice to realize that goal? You can:
Do it yourself; or
Enlist the services of a rental agent.
If do it yourself, then you are in effect your own rental agent. That means you must rely on your own personal knowledge of the area and your own contacts to find your perfect rental. Of course, you could change your own oil, put in your own stitches and you could cut your own hair, too. The only difference is that you have pay for these services and a rental agent's services are 
