Looking for furnished apt in Dorado beginning October

Mveitenhans wrote:

I am in need of a 2 bedroom furnished apartment in Dorado beginning next month, October. I have tried contacting several realtors with very few getting back to me. I have even contacted people from ads on clasificadosonline with a very low response rate.

Does anyone know someone personally I can contact to help?

I recommend Carlos Torres from 24/7 Real Estate.
Cell 787-527-3324
Office 787-504-9787
Email 247realestatepr[at]gmail.com

This guy is bilingual, very friendly, knowledgable, it is currently handling all sorts of issues for me about a property in Ceiba.
He will show you the area of your choice, his listings and listings of others and if you see a property, he will investigate it for you and make appropriate contact.

This guy will go more than the extra mile.
Let him know I send you, Reinaldo Perez and let me know if you are not completely delighted with the guy.

Other people in this forum have used his services besides me. Let him know I send you and he will take good care of you.

sandrarduncan wrote:

Realtors here are horrible.   Remember dorado is very expensive part of Puerto Rico to live. Here is the available furnished places in dorado.   http://www.clasificadosonline.com/UDRen … -+Busqueda

First here is a great listing I found for you here in Dorado:  http://www.clasificadosonline.com/UDRen … ID=1096278 2 bedrooms, Completely Furnished,  with Pool and Controlled Access, it also says beach for only $825...In another thread I saw you were looking for around $1000 per month range. I searched "Amueblado" which is Spanish for Furnished. 

Also it's such a misconception that Dorado is expensive...not everyone that lives in Dorado is wealthy. Expensive in Comparison to what the West Coast or the Mountains? I actually find it way more affordable to live in Dorado than in San Juan. Also in some cases it may be cheaper to buy a property in Dorado versus the San Juan Metro Area.

As far as searching for properties Classificados Online is the best resource...most Realtors list their properties there anyways...send emails from the listings and keep calling. Realtors here normally focus on Selling vs. Renting...if you are going to use a Realtor I recommend Remax here in Dorado...they are all Bilingual and I think its best to use a Realtor that is familiar with the area. I recommend in your price range to search the Costo del Oro or Dorado del Mar area if you want to be close to the beach.

Mveitenhans wrote:

I am in need of a 2 bedroom furnished apartment in Dorado beginning next month, October. I have tried contacting several realtors with very few getting back to me. I have even contacted people from ads on clasificadosonline with a very low response rate.

Does anyone know someone personally I can contact to help?

You're not alone.  I don't get it.  Even looking at $500,000 properties some don't seem to care enough to get back with you.  I've also inquired on $300,000 homes.  One called me back, then hung up.  I call back and they don't answer.  You would think they would be doing a better job for the seller, especially if they could earn a 6% commission or whatever they are charging.  How are they going to sell it when they don't give the buyer even a minimal level of service?!?

csmi wrote:

Mveitenhans wrote:

I am in need of a 2 bedroom furnished apartment in Dorado beginning next month, October. I have tried contacting several realtors with very few getting back to me. I have even contacted people from ads on clasificadosonline with a very low response rate.

Does anyone know someone personally I can contact to help?

You're not alone.  I don't get it.  Even looking at $500,000 properties some don't seem to care enough to get back with you.  I've also inquired on $300,000 homes.  One called me back, then hung up.  I call back and they don't answer.  You would think they would be doing a better job for the seller, especially if they could earn a 6% commission or whatever they are charging.  How are they going to sell it when they don't give the buyer even a minimal level of service?!?

There are a lot of unresponsive Realtors in the island.
If you are serious about purchasing or renting long term I can put you in contact with a good realtor that knows what he is doing and that is very responsive and responsible. Just Private Message me and I will give you the info.

Realtors make little on Rentals, usually the same as a month rent, If you are not going for a year rental a lot of them will get even less so they won't listen to your calls.

Running around for days on end showing you apartments for a 1 time $500 payment is not cost effective for them.