What should a written apartment quote include?

Quick answer

A useful written quote should identify the exact property and unit or floor plan, base rent, lease term, move-in date, concession and expiration, recurring monthly fees, parking, deposits and one-time charges. Grant strongly prefers comparing finalist apartments from written quotes rather than verbal numbers from memory. If something important affects the deal, ask for it in writing before applying.

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