Frequently Asked Questions

It depends on the type of representation involved. If we are representing you as a rental buyer’s agent, there may be fees associated with submitting an offer. These fees, if applicable, will always be clearly disclosed in the paperwork you review before applying or submitting a rental offer.

If we are listing the property on behalf of the landlord, there is no fee required to submit an application.

As of August 1, 2025, Massachusetts law requires that real estate brokerage fees be paid by the party who hires the broker. In response, our company now primarily operates as a rental buyers agency, representing the interests of renters throughout the leasing process. This ensures that renters receive full support and advocacy when searching for housing.

To submit an offer on a rental property, follow these steps:

  1. All applicants must complete a rental application.
  2. All applicants must sign the Rental Offer Form, the Applicant Representation Agreement, and the Massachusetts Mandatory Disclosure form.
  3. The brokerage fee must be paid here. You may submit this fee using multiple transactions, as long as the total amount is paid in full.

Once all steps are completed, we will send your offer to the landlord. If the landlord accepts the offer, the brokerage fee becomes non-refundable. At that point, we will proceed to draft the lease and finalize the rental terms on your behalf.

The final decision to accept an offer is made by the landlord. However, we strongly recommend that all undergraduate applicants have a qualified cosigner unless they personally earn at least three times their share of the monthly rent.

The landlord has the final say on whether an offer is accepted. If you earn at least three times your share of the monthly rent, you will most likely not need a cosigner. However, including a cosigner can strengthen your application and may improve your chances of your offer being accepted.

A cosigner can be anyone over the age of 18 with a U.S. mailing address, who is not an undergraduate student, and not someone who will be living with you.

  • 2 recent consecutive pay stubs
  • the previous year’s tax return
  • employment letter on letterhead from a current or future employer
  • statement on letterhead from a government institution declaring regular future income
  • I-20 form for international students

This is property specific! Please ask your leasing agent during the tour.