Does getting an apartment quote reserve the unit?

Quick answer

Usually not. A quote documents pricing and terms for a unit, but another renter may receive a quote for the same apartment. Ask exactly what the property requires to secure or hold it. Often that means completing the legitimate application and required payments, subject to the community’s policy. This is one reason Grant recommends acting promptly after the finalists are compared and the written terms are clear.

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