Quick answer
Often yes, if the homework is done before the trip. Grant’s preferred process is to narrow neighborhoods, budget and apartment finalists in advance, then use the tour day to compare roughly three to six serious candidates and experience the areas around them. One focused Saturday can be enough to make a confident choice when the shortlist is good and the renter is prepared to apply if a clear winner emerges.
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