This year has brought about so many unexpected twists and turns. Wouldn’t you agree? One uncertainty that has been on the table for us since March was the possibility of relocating since our lease was coming to an end and the job front was changing.
If you have found yourself in a similar predicament, understand that you are not alone. Many people are juggling the idea of relocation; whether it is locally in your own town or somewhere larger like Chicago. If you have considered the Windy City, I would highly recommend Zumper.
Zumper
Zumper is a widely used apartment search resource for the Chicagoland area. It is used by millions of renters to find houses, rooms, condos, or apartments for rent. With Chicago being so vast, it is important to have a good rental search tool that is updated daily and in real-time, so that you can monitor listings as you are preparing for your move.
Benefits of Using Zumper
One of the many benefits of using Zumper is that it can save yourself time and allow yourself to see a larger amount of property listings in a shorter amount of time. The site also allows you to use a variety of filters to assist you in your search such as by location and price range. You can also set an alert to get notifications when a new listing is posted.
Maximize Your Search with Filters
To filter your search, for example, you have the option of using how many bedrooms and bathrooms you want, as well as choosing if you prefer pets or not. I know this is a huge thing for pet owners, but it’s also important for non-pet owners, just as myself. Personally, I would prefer to live where there are less pets and Zumper allows me to filter this in my search.
Aside from these, there are of course, filters for the type of property you prefer such as condo, house, or room. Rooms and condos are pretty popular in Chicago, especially if you do not have a large family.
You are also able to filter if you prefer a long term or short term lease. This is something else that is highly important when relocating because sometimes you need time to get acclimated to the area, and once you do, you may not prefer to stay in the location you first decided upon.
Some final features that I appreciate about Zumper is that there is an “other” category which allows you to choose more specific options such as Move-In Specials, Senior Living, and Student Living, just to name a few.
Final Thoughts
So, whether you are looking to relocate yourself for the short term, or even your dream home, Zumper is beneficial in the process. And, even if you are not the one with plans on relocating, it’s definitely a resource to share with others.
Because even if I weren’t looking to relocate to Chicago, this is a resource that I would share with the students that I work with because they are always on the move.
Lastly, to apply for rental properties on Zumper, be prepared and know that you must submit a digital rental application which includes a credit report with Zumper’s screening service, powered by TransUnion™.
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