A smarter countdown to your summer move.
Short-term inventory appears in waves. Preparing documents and neighborhoods early lets you act without skipping verification.
Eight to twelve weeks before
Confirm work dates, office location, expected in-office days, budget and roommate preferences. Identify several acceptable commute areas.
Four to eight weeks before
Track listings, compare total costs and prepare references or proof of income if required. Ask whether landlord approval is already documented.
Two to four weeks before
Tour live, review documents, verify the property independently and confirm furniture, utilities, parking, move-in time and keys.
Move-in week
Photograph condition, test access and utilities, save payment receipts, exchange emergency contacts and understand building rules.