The Doffed Broker’s Fee Of Low Expectations (Is That All There Is?)

The broker reveals the big secret to never having to pay a broker’s fee — keep expectations ridiculously low:

How then, without a license or an abundance of contacts, was I able to find each of my six apartments without ever paying a fee? I like to think I was guided by raw real estate instincts, but truthfully it has a lot more to do with being flexible. I have never paid a broker, but I’ve also never had my heart set on a perfect little gem of a space in hopes it would complete my lifestyle. Again renting comes back to dating: keep your standards low if you’re looking for a deal.

And who among us hasn’t gone for a cheap date every now and then?