Jim Rudkins Associate Broker
"Renting apartments in a New York minute."
About Jim:
A veteran of Manhattan Apartments, Inc. Jim Rudkins has learned the rental market like a science. His encyclopedic knowledge of the city is valued by many in the office, and he has worked with several of our most prominent teams training new agents. With a constant awareness of what's going on in a given day in the market, Jim's clients come to him for a thorough search in the most expedient manner possible. His commitment to his job assures clients of great service on a steady basis and has gained Jim many referrals.
By Jim:
"Time is of the essence in this business. We're not just competing with other people for apartments, but more significantly, with other brokers. We've got to cut to the chase concerning what a client's looking for and the process of getting it. After seven years in this business, I know the important questions to ask my clients during an interview, and I'm going to be able to break down for them what they can expect to get in the current market in very realistic terms. The apartment matchmaking happens right at the desk, before I line up apartments to look at. Having seen the apartments come into our database on a continuous basis, I've kept an eye on the buildings, the landlords, the rents, and all the building features. I know what's going on in the market at any given point in time. I want to show my clients apartments that are right on the mark, and quickly."
Jim's Secret:
Jim's secret for finding a great apartment in New York: Decide which criteria are most important to you: Price, Size, or Location. Two out of three is what you should aim for. Most of the time you're not going to be able to get all three. In the summertime, two out of three is what you can hope for. In the winter, you might have a chance at getting all three. For most people, Budget is at the top of the triangle. Based on yours, we will determine locations to look at, or what size-category (Studio, Alcove, 1 Bedroom, etc.) is most available in your price range. If Size is important to you, be prepared either to pay for it or to move to a neighborhood where you're going to get more space. And if Location's the thing you're after, realize that in New York it's all about "Location, Location, Location." Therefore, if you're specific about it, your budget's most likely going to have to go up. If that's not possible, cut way down on space.
“Manhattan Apartments, Inc. ...... We ARE Manhattan!“
Jim Rudkins