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Good Day Brownstoners,
I am looking at a few places on Dean Street in lovely crown heights. The listing agents are asking for 12% of the annual rent as a fee. Do you have suggestions as to how I might be able to rent directly from an owner rather than using a listing agent. I believe that the listing agent does deserve a commission for their work, however, In this economy I would much rather use the 2000+ dollars we will spend on fees in a better way!
Do you have any suggestions?! Please help!
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