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The Best Way to Pick an Apartment? Try a Decision Matrix
The Decision Matrix To Choose An Apartment
To facilitate an apartment choice, list out the basic factors and provide weightage to each, based on personal choice. A few of those elements can be:
- Amount of rent per month.
- Size, layout, design and direction.
- Pet policies
- Lease duration.
- Windows and lightning, elevators, stairs and furniture placement
- Outdoor space and nature view.
- Proximity to the grocery store.
Each apartment can then be quickly rated for each factor, making the final decision quick and transparent.
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