Figuring Out Your Apartment Must-Haves
Meet the Apartment Triangle
You all know the shape, right? Let’s just take it back to elementary school real quick. It has three sides and three points. You know the one. We’ve apartment-ified it to simplify your apartment search.
There are three factors that you should take into account while searching for an apartment: location, finishes, and price.
Now, here’s the catch—Realistically, you’re only going to score 2 of 3..
It’s all about prioritizing what’s most important to you to have in your new place so that you can narrow down options efficiently. The DFW metroplex is a massive metropolitan area with tons of places to call home, just under 700,000 units (and growing) in Dallas only according to RealPage, and it can be daunting and scary to tackle all on your own. But that’s exactly what we’re here for!
Not sure which two speak most to you?? Here are a couple of combos to get your brain going:
Combo 1 | Location + Finishes
POV: You’ve got a budget, but it’s flexible—you’ll up your price point to secure an aesthetic interior in your dream neighborhood. You love the idea of being in a walkable area with a Trader Joe’s right next door and the Katy Trail just across the way. You fall victim to having googly eyes for the sparkling quartz countertops and no carpet in sight units. How much you spend can fluctuate if you find the bright white finishes and the walkability you want.
Combo 2 | Price + Location
POV: You’re in love with the idea of being in the nature scene, but have to hold firm on price point. The idea of walking outside to a creek, trees, and La La Land just around the corner is a chef’s kiss. You’ve comfortably curated your price range to match your desired location. You could care less about having the fancy finishes or the best square footage as long as you can see the stunning skyline out your window. Carpet in the bedroom and popcorn ceilings are not a deal breaker for you, and you’d much rather find a place to call home in your desired location without breaking the bank!
Combo 2 | Finishes + Price
POV: You’re on a budget but love the aesthetics of high-quality finishes: the stainless steel appliances, the white cabinetry, the granite countertops, and the backlit vanity mirror. You want to snag the most bang for your buck and know that you can find the sparking finishes you want in your budget. There’s nothing you love more than zero carpets in your place to cover your place with colorful rugs. Location? Who cares! As long as your decorative rugs and runners get to stay.
Now, here’s the (final) catch.
Meet the Unicorn Deal.
Now, there are instances where you can find all three, but these are rare occasions. We call these our unicorn deals. These are deals where the stars align: you find your dream finishes in your dream location at your dream price point. Now, these units are hard to find, but on the rare occasion they pop up, Smart City can typically find them! As experts in the ever-changing and constantly evolving market, our agents are tirelessly working to keep up with the ebbs and flows to find this special breed of unit!
If you’re tirelessly scrolling through the internet and social media trying to find the place for you and can’t seem to find it, let us help you! We’d be happy to have one of our expert agents guide you through the process and take some of the stress off your back!
