So you’ve leased a new apartment, now what?
Meet Smart City Connect, a free, easy way to complete the moving checklist that comes AFTER finding your new place. That means helping you with everything that comes after signing the lease, like setting up internet and utilities, connecting you with movers, and even getting the best rate on renters insurance. Kind of awesome, right?
How it works:
1. Get connected with your dedicated Relocation Consultant. Just like having a personal apartment locator, you won’t have to deal with multiple people or wonder what work they’re doing for you.
If you worked with a Smart City agent to find your new apartment, our Connect team will reach out to you shortly after you sign the lease. But, if you haven’t worked with one of our apartment locators, we won’t take it personally! You can still use our free Connect perks by utilizing the affiliate links listed below and/or connecting with a Relocation Consultant! Choose your city below to see the offerings in your area and get started.
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2. We’ll help you tackle the tasks you don’t want to do, like finding dependable moving companies or comparing pricing and promotions on internet plans.
3. Take advantage of discounts and save, because moving is expensive and we’re always looking for ways to provide the best deals to our clients.
Utilities
Our specialists can run a search to find the best electricity, internet, cable, and security providers for your needs, make sure you get premier pricing, and even sign you up/process your orders! Service and providers vary by market. For example, energy is only deregulated in Dallas, Fort Worth, and Houston, so our electricity offerings are exclusive to those cities. However, setting up internet, cable, and security services is an available option in all of our operating markets.
Renters Insurance
All major apartment properties require renters insurance, while each private rental differs according to management preferences. That said, whether required or not, peace of mind comes from knowing that your at-home belongings are protected from some of the worst circumstances.
Partners and Discounts:
● Lemonade: We typically recommend Lemonade for renters insurance because they have great, easy-to-use service and unbelievably affordable rates. Their plans don’t just stop at renters insurance either– they offer pet and auto insurance as well. Pro Tip: Don’t forget to play around with the options on your quote. Some clients managed to pay as low as $5/month! (Available via Smart City in: ATL, ATX, DTX, CHI, DEN, FTW, HOU, SA)
Movers
Helping renters find trusted movers at a great rate is our most utilized service. We’ve vetted tons of moving companies to find the ones that truly care about their customers and provide above and beyond moving experiences. Plus, most of our moving partners offer discounts just for mentioning you were referred by Smart City!
Partners and Discounts:
● Bellhop: Bellhop combines technology with a team of talented workers to offer full-service local, long-distance, and labor-only moving services in more than 70 cities across the US. Get 10% off when you use the Smart City link. (Available in: ATL, ATX, DTX, CHI, DEN, FTW, HOU, SA)
● College Hunks: With the most 5-star reviews in the industry, you can count on the HUNKS to make your move easy & fun. Get $25 off moving services and 10% off moving supplies when you use our link to sign up. (Available in: ATL, ATX, DTX, CHI, DEN, FTW, HOU, SA)
● The Move Place: Having done over 70,000 moves, it’s The Move Place’s reliability, experience, and honesty that influences movers to frequently choose this local moving company. Get 10% off when you use our link. (Available in: DTX and FTW)
● Veterans Moving America: Veterans Moving America is a local DFW business with a 100% veteran workforce.Get 10% off by selecting “Referral – Smart City Locating” from the dropdown menu. (Available in: DTX and FTW)
● Local Moving, LLC: Local Moving, LLC is the highest-rated local moving company in Denver! Use our link to get an exclusive 10% discount. (Available in: DEN)
Cleaning Services
Our cleaning partners offer a variety of apartment cleaning services for each renter’s needs, including move-in, move-out (a pro tip for getting your deposit back), and/or regular cleaning maintenance.
Partners and Discounts:
● Tidy: Be it a one-time moveout clean or monthly deep clean, people love Tidy– you can tell by all of the outstanding client reviews they have. Get $10 off your first booking by using our link and the code SMARTCITY1. (Available in: ATL, ATX, DTX, CHI, DEN, FTW, HOU, SA)
● Modern Maids: Modern Maids offer a ton of discounts depending on how frequently you need your apartment cleaned. Get $25 off your first cleaning by using our link and the code SMARTCITY25. (Available in: ATX, DTX, FTW, HOU, SA)
Handyman Services
The last thing you want to do after moving in is mount the TV or assemble a bookshelf. Luckily, we’ve found two reliable partners to help with all kinds of hands-on tasks to ensure the job gets done even when you can’t do it yourself.
Partners and Discounts:
● GoMounting: GoMounting is a Smart City favorite in the DFW area! They’ve helped some of our very own employees and provide great customer service with competitive pricing. Get 10% off when you sign up through our link and use the code SMARTCITY10. (Available in: DTX and FTW)
● Puls: Puls offers handyman services including TV Mounting, furniture assembly, and even fixing your broken phone! Use our link and code SMARTCITY10 for 10% off. (Available in: ATL, ATX, DTX, CHI, DEN, FTW, HOU, SA)
Furniture/Appliance Rentals
Just because you don’t have a couch or washer and dryer, doesn’t mean you don’t need them, and just because you need them, doesn’t mean you want to buy them. Enter furniture and appliance rentals.
Partners and Discounts:
● Fernish: Get premium furniture delivered & set up within 7 days, plus the flexibility to rent or buy. Use our link and code SMART75 for $75 off. (Available in: ATX, DTX, FTW)
● CORT: With CORT you can rent specific items like a washer and dryer or furnish an entire room. Get 50% off your first month when you use our link and code SMARTCITY50. (Available in: ATL, ATX, DTX, CHI, DEN, FTW, HOU, SA)
● Nickson Living: Rent furniture on a month-to-month basis, plus, get custom design recommendations! Use code SMARTCITY for $100 off the installation fee! (Available in: DTX, FTW, HOU, ATX)
Combining an optional, free pre-move-in service with our apartment locating prowess has allowed us to increase and enhance the ways that we help our clients, and will hopefully bring Smart City closer to becoming the most trusted, most referred, and most utilized resource among renters across the country. If you have any ideas, comments, or questions regarding Smart City Connect, please send an email to [email protected]. And if you haven’t leased through Smart City yet, get started with an expert apartment locator to get free help finding your next apartment in Atlanta, Austin, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Fort Worth, Houston, or San Antonio!
