What DC landlords (or renters) are saying about Urban Igloo...
What DC renters (or landlords) are saying about Urban Igloo...
You made the whole process easy and stress-free
"We wanted to thank you, Urban Igloo, for being so helpful in our apartment search and facilitating our lease at our condo. You made the whole process easy and stress-free. We are finally settled in after the move and loving the unit. Thanks again for everything!"
– Beau and Laura J., Kalorama, DC (April 12, 2012)
Your service and commitment were greatly appreciated and valued
"Although I ended up deciding to buy versus rent, I want to assure you that your service and commitment were greatly appreciated and valued."
– Alex R., Rosslyn, VA (March 26, 2012)
Made the whole process easy and stress-free
"We wanted to thank you, Urban Igloo, for being so helpful in our apartment search and facilitating our lease at our condo. You made the whole process easy and stress-free. We are finally settled in after the move and loving the unit. Thanks again for everything!"
– Beau and Laura J., Kalorama, DC (March 12, 2012)
Cannot believe how quickly it all came together.
"My roommate and I are thrilled with the space and it's all thanks to your help! Cannot believe how quickly it all came together."
– Alex L., Glover Park, DC (January 30, 2012)
Helped me find a place in Adams Morgan in a day
"I wanted to say thanks to the people at Urban Igloo for helping me find a place in Adams Morgan in a day. Great service if anyone is looking to make a move in DC give them a call!"
– Tyler P., Adams Morgan, DC (January 21, 2012)
Your service was great
"Even though I didn't end up finding an apartment through Urban Igloo, your service was great and I will definitely reach out to you for future apartment needs!"
– Nora S., NW, DC (January 18, 2012)
They always bring in qualified traffic
"I've worked in several markets across the United States and I can safely say that Urban Igloo is hands down one of the best locator services I've ever had the pleasure of working with. Their product knowledge is unparalleled and they are consistent in keeping current pricing, availability, and move in specials up to date in their systems for all communities they work with. I also appreciate that Urban Igloo agents accompany their clients on property tours, often times they will drive their clients from property to property. The agents really get to know their clients which helps make them feel more comfortable in making decisions. They also have a thorough knowledge of the different neighborhoods in the DC area, which makes a monumental difference! Urban Igloo is also wonderful from the leasing perspective because they always bring in QUALIFIED TRAFFIC! They always know exactly what their clients want and need, and they work hard to ensure everyone they work with finds the perfect home. They provide realistic solutions for people who are overwhelmed with both relocating from out of state and people moving locally who just can't seem to narrow down their options. Urban Igloo certainly makes the "dreaded move" a much easier and pain free process."
– Will F., Washington, DC (January 7, 2012)
Made it easy to be a long distance landlord
"Thank you Urban Igloo! I couldn't ask for better renters. They are great. Thank you for everything you did. You have definitely made it easy to be a long distance landlord. Thanks for everything."
– Anita S., West End, DC (January 2, 2012)
I love my new apartment!
"Urban Igloo, I love my new apartment! Congrats to you on a job well done. It was great working with you….and I can’t thank you enough for finding exactly what I want!"
– Kristen W., Mt. Vernon Triangle, DC (December 8, 2011)
Agent was absolutely outstanding
"My husband and I used Urban Igloo for the first time yesterday to find a place in D.C. I am writing to let you know that our agent was absolutely outstanding! He was very responsive to our needs, well-organized, and extremely professional. He was patient and demonstrated a lot of concern for ensuring that we find the right place for our lifestyle. Great employees who take the responsibility of representing their company seriously are tough to find; therefore, I thought I would take a moment to let you know that our agent is an A+ employee! As a result of our experience, we plan to recommend our friends to Urban Igloo."
– Rosy A., NoMa, DC (October 31, 2011)
The best deal
"We just found out that our application was approved and we're excited! Thanks a lot for your help in finding the place - it was really the best deal of the apartments we looked at and the location is outstanding."
– Mike R., Adams Morgan, DC (October 25, 2011)
I couldn't have done this without you
"Urban Igloo, I couldn't have done this without you! You have great taste and nailed out a perfect apartment complex for me. Thank you and I hope my friends get to work with you as well. I'll definitely encourage them to contact you."
– Morgan H., Cleveland Park, DC (October 12, 2011)
Thanks for making my life easy
"Urban Igloo, thanks for making my life easy. I will recommend you to anyone and everyone. You are the bomb!"
– Carrie K., Mt. Vernon Triangle, DC (August 19, 2011)
Our advisor and advocate throughout the process
"Urban Igloo was extremely helpful in assisting us in finding an apartment. A very responsive real estate agent drove us around to show us apartments based on understanding our needs. She gave us a knowledgeable tour of the neighborhoods in which the apartment buildings were located, great advice on what to look for, and was very much our advisor and advocate throughout. Urban Igloo provides a wonderful service to those of us relocating to DC where the apartment rental market is very tight."
– Jill S., Crystal City, VA (August 10, 2011)
We knew nothing of the city and its neighborhoods ... Our agent made our move easy.
"I am writing to thank Urban Igloo for the tremendous service that my wife and I received during our recent move to Washington DC. Relocating to Washington from the west coast of Canada is a daunting task, particularly if you have never lived in the US, know nothing of the city and its neighborhoods and only have a weekend to find an apartment! Our agent made our move easy. She listened to what we needed, she gave honest objective advice about the market, she found us several listings within our budget that met or exceeded our expectations and she organized a tour of the apartments on only a few days notice. Beyond this, the best part of working with Urban Igloo was that, even given our circumstances, we did not feel pressured in making our decision. Our agent showed tremendous style, patience and class giving good answers to each of my many (sometimes inane) questions. Urban Igloo you have gained two big fans! I intend to recommend your services to my colleagues making similar moves in the future."
– Michael G., NoMa, DC (July 28, 2011)
Allowed us to find the perfect place in just one weekend
"My husband and I found Urban Igloo online as we went through dozens of potential apartments and landlords. From moment one, our agent was extremely helpful and even eager to help us find an apartment which would fit our specific requirements. Her help allowed us to find the perfect place in just one weekend, something we are extremely grateful for. :)"
– Maria & Jake M., NoMa, DC (July 7, 2011)
Went above and beyond to make the rental process as smooth as possible
"We had a great experience with Urban Igloo. Our agent was not only helpful and courteous, but she went above and beyond to make the whole rental process as smooth as possible. When we decided to apply for our apartment over a long weekend due to time constraints, she was available to answer our questions, even at 9 AM! And when the lease given to us had some quirky language, she made the calls necessary so that we knew exactly what we were signing. The next time we need to look for an apartment, we know we’ll be able to count on Urban Igloo."
– Lee B. and Ariel K., Takoma Park, DC (July 5, 2011)
Moving in a property I would not have found on my own
"I recently worked with an Urban Igloo agent who was an absolute delight and wealth of information. Relocating to DC from CA can be a daunting task but she sent me a number of options to consider before we met and then was ready to hit the ground and look for places once we met based on our specifications. She spent the whole day with me and gave me honest, upfront and helpful information to my many questions. I simply wanted to pass along the sincere appreciation I had for her help and make sure Urban Igloo is aware that I will absolutely recommend you and your team as a resource in the future to anyone moving in the DC area. Her help resulted in us moving in a property I would not have found if I had done the search on my own."
– Colleen S., Upper 16th Street, DC (June 2, 2011)
Took all the hassle out of the process
"Urban Igloo brought a lot of traffic to my property and did a great job of finding qualified candidates. It took all the hassle out of the process and definitely made my life easier!"
– Scott M., Southwest, DC (June 2, 2011)
Perfect tenant for us
"Thank you, Urban Igloo, for your hard work to find what looks to be a perfect tenant for us! It seems that we are all off to a great start, thanks to you."
– Ani and Scott A., Dupont Circle, DC (May 26, 2011)
Took the stress out of the apartment search
"I was so excited to find a free service during my hunt for an apartment in DC. Urban Igloo provided me with a real estate agent specializing in apartment rentals. I told her my location, price range, unit size, etc. and she was able to match me up with some available listings. My agent actually drove me to some of my top picks and after visiting two locations I was able to apply for a fantastic apartment that matched what I was looking for. Urban Igloo took the stress out of the apartment search and it's Completely Free!"
– Shannon K., 16th Street Corridor, DC (May 16, 2011)
It could not have been more painless
"I want to thank Urban Igloo for their great help and assistance with finding my new apartment. I had very particular requirements in a very nice NW neighborhood. There is never a lot of volume in this neighborhood and when there is... it's pricey and I had been looking for months. After being connected with an Urban Igloo agent, I saw the unit in one day and closed the process within three days. It could not have been more painless. I highly recommend Urban Igloo if you are in the market to rent... I would not go anywhere else!"
– Jessop F., Washington, DC (April 25, 2011)
Next time I won't waste any time trying to rent it on my own.
"I had a great experience working with Urban Igloo to help rent my condo in Glover Park. I can tell you right now that I'm under much less stress today than a month ago! Next time I won't waste any time trying to rent it on my own."
– Victor D., Washington, DC (April 13, 2011)
They made a difficult project remarkably simple.
"After deciding to rent our DC area condo we looked at the many "landlord" choices and thought we would give Urban Igloo a try. After our initial contact things moved quickly and smoothly. We received excellent advice, information and assistance, always taking into account our particular concerns and requirements. In a very short time qualified tenants were found, all details taken care of and a lease was signed. All parties are completely satisfied! We will certainly be using Urban Igloo again. They made a difficult project remarkably simple."
– Lynn B., Arlington, VA (March 4, 2011)
I didn't know if using a broker was worth it but you more than proved it to me.
"I just want to write to thank you for terrific service in finding a great tenant for my apartment in Washington. I didn't know if using a broker was worth it but you more than proved it to me. You handled a great deal of paperwork, tenant questions, credit checks, changes to our lease - all sorts of things that required time and expertise. You were terrific. And I appreciate it. I would be HAPPY to use Urban Igloo again and more than happy to serve as a reference."
– Kitty E., Washington, DC (March 1, 2011)
By far the most number of qualified potential tenants came from Urban Igloo.
"This was my first experience with Urban Igloo and they were great. I was attempting to rent out my condo in DC and I had it on Craigslist, Georgetown Housing and several other sites. By far the most number of qualified potential tenants came from Urban Igloo. Week after week they brought in the most clients and were successful, in a fairly short time, in getting the place rented. They handled everything from walking people through the condo, doing the background check, providing the lease and closing the deal. I would definitely use them again."
– Larry G., Washington, DC (February 26, 2011)
Urban Igloo outpaces the competition
"When it comes to residential relocation companies, Urban Igloo outpaces the competition and exceeded our expectations by providing well qualified prospects to our communities! The Urban Igloo team accompanies the prospective new resident to the community (not just a phone call). Each team member exhibits a high degree of professionalism, and customer service through the entire transaction. Best yet, the pay for performance platform is a win-win for all parties. We are delighted with this association!"
– Althea Sonneville, Director of Marketing - Gates Hudson (January 5, 2011)
Your enthusiasm, energy and kindness made all the difference
"Thank you so much for taking the time out of your busy week to help me find my first apartment home in the Rockville area. Your enthusiasm, energy and kindness made all the difference when it came to finding my new place. You made a seemingly overwhelming chore in finding a new place into a fun and rewarding experience. Thank you for your expertise in the rental community and your wonderful advice when it came to making a decision. I can't believe how quickly I was able to find a place I liked. You're awesome!"
– Hana O., Rockville, MD (December 15, 2010)
Thank you for helping me find my new home in Maryland
"I would like to take the time to jot a few lines to thank you for helping me find my new home in Maryland. The apartment is cute and and the location perfect! Thanks to all of you for everything."
– Betty B., MD (December 1, 2010)
Urban Igloo was sent to us as a guardian angel
"In our last ditch (almost hopeless) day, Urban Igloo was sent to us as a guardian angel. Thank you, thank you, thank you. This Thanksgiving day you are one of many blessings we are grateful for."
– Mili M., Arlington, VA (November 30, 2010)
Brought qualified clients who were serious about renting
"Urban Igloo did exactly as they said they would do…they brought qualified clients who were serious about renting so no time was wasted in getting to the ultimate goal, a signed lease! Their agents are knowledgeable, professional and friendly."
– Cliff S., Washington, DC (October 21, 2010)
Endorsing Urban Igloo...and will continue to do so in the future
"Even though I ended up taking an apartment with a roommate elsewhere, I wanted to let you know that I really appreciated all the help you gave me, it really meant a lot to me! I have been endorsing Urban Igloo to a few of my friends who have considered moving here, and will continue to do so in the future. I hope it will not come as a surprise if you get a call from a friend of mine looking for help with DC housing. In gratitude,"
– Jamie P., Washington, DC (October 6, 2010)
Leased my condo in less than a week
"My Urban Igloo agent leased my condo in less than a week! He photographed and advertised on Saturday and had two applications by Friday. I signed the lease on Sunday. Thank you, Urban Igloo! You made my life much easier by finding a qualified renter in record time."
– Jodie H., Alexandria, VA (September 3, 2010)
Made frustrating and stressful house-hunting experience seamless and encouraging
"We owe you our sincere gratitude for everything you did for us in securing our new home! Everyone at Urban Igloo made an otherwise frustrating and stressful house-hunting experience much more seamless and encouraging. You can be sure any and all friends we learn are moving to DC will be referred to you. Thanks for everything!"
– Dave and Kerra R., Washington, DC (August 25, 2010)
I was able to focus on my main job
"Looking for the right apartment became a time consuming, full time job. When I was connected with Urban Igloo, I was able to focus on my main job and let my leasing agent do the work of finding me an apartment. And, she was such a professional too! We talked so she could get an idea of what I wanted in an apartment, we met, she drove me to three places, and I was signing a lease the next day. Her enthusiasm, experience, and energy were top notch and I highly recommend Urban Igloo!"
– Josh C., Washington, DC (August 17, 2010)
Recommending them to my employer
"My husband and I have been looking to rent an apartment in DC and found that most realtors do not want to work with people who are not buying. The staff at Urban Igloo were top notch when it came to helping us find a rental property. They listened to our needs and then gave us information about different neighborhoods and buildings. They were time efficient and we were able to talk through places on the phone. We were so impressed with how well they knew DC, the responsiveness of the staff and how willing they were to help us. I am recommending them to my employer as a resource for future employees relocating to the DC metro area."
– Shanna E., Washington, DC (July 16, 2010)
Helped us fill all our rental vacancies
"Urban Igloo has helped us fill all our rental vacancies at our Arlington property within just a few months. Their leasing agents are extremely professional and do a great job of bringing vetted renters."
– Gordon Buist, CFO - Abdo Development, LLC (July 6, 2010)
Very informative about both the area and the properties
"I would like to commend the job of my Urban Igloo Agent. She picked us up and drove us around in rush hour traffic showing us properties. She was very informative about both the area and the properties. She was friendly and was bubbling with energy. While we did not sign any apartments she showed us, I wanted to reiterate the amount of positive energy she brought to our search."
– Kevin H., Washington, DC (May 10, 2010)
Appreciate the pay for performance model
"Urban Igloo has been very helpful in increasing traffic to our properties and helping to fill vacancies. We especially appreciate the pay for performance model."
– Matt Blocher, Senior Vice President - JBG (May 3, 2010)
Peace of mind
"I cannot thank Urban Igloo enough for all of your time, for sharing your insight, and for asking me the questions that I *really* need to answer before deciding on a new place to live. Thanks to you, I am no longer panicked about finding a place before my deadline and, even better, I appreciate the peace of mind that I'll be living somewhere I enjoy (within my price range!). I look forward to working with you and sending other folks your way!"
– Tracey P., Arlington, VA (April 20, 2010)
One of the key factors in our 10% vacancy rate drop
"Urban Igloo has been a tremendous addition to my in-house team at the Aspen House in Alexandria. Their leasing agents worked seamlessly with ours, and were one of the key factors in our 10% vacancy rate drop."
– Nina Weissberg, President - Weissberg Corp. (April 11, 2010)
Excellent listings, connections, and understanding of the area
"Urban Igloo was truly a great service. Not only did they have excellent listings, connections, and understanding of the area, but also made the effort to find what you actually wanted - not just what was available at the moment. I would recommend them to anyone looking for residency in Washington, DC."
– Hank M., Washington, DC (March 23, 2010)
What could have been a stressful experience became smooth and enjoyable
"Thanks to Urban Igloo I was able to secure a 1 bedroom apartment in Arlington that exceeded my expectations. I was not familiar with the area, coming from NJ, but after a short description of my specifications, I was taken to see the apartments that I immediately fell in love with. What could have been a stressful experience became smooth and enjoyable courtesy Urban Igloo."
– Danielle N., Arlington, VA (March 22, 2010)
Painless, efficient and enjoyable ... will be referring everyone I know.
"Let me first say that my experience with Urban Igloo and my leasing agent has been painless, efficient and enjoyable. I simply called Urban Igloo and left a message inquiring about help for finding a place to live and my leasing agent returned my call before the day was out. What really made the experience wonderful was that he paid attention to my needs and wants, so our time together was not wasted. Urban Igloo representatives are really familiar with specified areas of interest and locations which is very helpful when you are moving into an area you don't know. Being a very busy executive myself and not having a lot of time to waste, Urban Igloo not only meet my needs for finding a fabulous place but they also were able to meet my move date requirement. I will be referring everyone I know to utilize the services of Urban Igloo. Thanks for all of your help."
– Ella S., Arlington, VA (March 21, 2010)
Very thorough and get the job done
"I love Urban Igloo. They helped me, a Manhattan transplant, find the perfect setting for my new home in DC. By listening and asking just the right questions, Urban Igloo crystallized my thinking about where I wanted to live. We spent one day visiting various apartments in different neighborhoods. I found exactly what I needed before catching my train back to New York. My leasing agent was attentive, professional, and personable, making the whole experience quite positive, and even fun. He followed up each day until I signed the lease, and afterwards helped with furniture and other referrals since I was new to the area. I highly recommend Urban Igloo for anyone moving to the DC area. They are very thorough and get the job done."
– Maureen F., Washington, DC (March 15, 2010)
Will recommend you to friends who might be looking for an apartment
"I had a very positive impression of Urban Igloo. If we ever need to do this again at some point, I will definitely give you guys a call -- and I will recommend you to friends who might be looking for an apartment in the near future."
– Michael L., Washington, DC (February 19, 2010)
Definitely recommend you guys to my friends and colleagues
"Thank you so much for pointing me in the right direction. I really think this is it! It has a great location and the price is great too. I really appreciate it so much and I'll definitely recommend you guys to my friends and colleagues. So grateful!"
– Ada L., Washington, DC (January 17, 2010)
High level of professionalism and personalized service
"Urban Igloo was extremely helpful in finding a renter for my condo in Bethesda. Unlike other agents I've worked with in the past, Urban Igloo demonstrated a high level of professionalism and personalized service. They were always accessible and provided me with on-going feedback every step of the way."
– Rick B., Bethesda, MD (December 7, 2009)
Within one month and an open house, I had a renter
"Urban Igloo was my resource in the hunt for a renter and I can't praise them enough. They came to my property, took pictures and posted them on the Urban Igloo website. Within one month and an open house, I had a renter. Urban Igloo did the credit check, helped me construct the rental agreement, and met with the family to get the contract signed. Thank you so very much."
– Karen S., Washington, DC (November 30, 2009)
Found a new tenant for me in 2 1/2 weeks
"On my own I had found my three previous tenants. They all moved into my condo in the late Spring or Summer. My most recent tenant moved out October 17th. I didn't have the time to meet prospective tenants during the day because I work. Having no luck advertising on Craigslist despite my three previous successes, I turned to Urban igloo. Despite the time of the year and despite the recession, Urban igloo found a new tenant for me in 2 1/2 weeks. THANKS Urban igloo."
– Natonne K., Washington, DC (November 19, 2009)
Took all the stress out ... a local rental market expert
"When I relocated from the west coast this month, I had a great experience working with the Urban Igloo team. They took all the stress out of researching and visiting potential apartments. Rick, Alex, and Debbie were knowledgeable, respected my search criteria, drove me all around town, and even advised me during the decision process. I appreciated their follow-up and the company proved very valuable. If you're new to DC or just want to feel confident about your next move, you should contact UrbanIgloo - a local rental market expert."
– M. Perry, Washington, DC (November 19, 2009)
Rave reviews from the renters who have been placed here
"I have seen Urban Igloo in action and have been extremely impressed with their high level of personal attention, concern and respect for the renter. They always keep the renter's best interest in mind. I have heard only rave reviews from the renters who have been placed here through Urban Igloo. They feel like Urban Igloo made it extremely easy for them to make an informed decision and are very happy with the result."
– Chris H., Highland House, Chevy Chase, MD (October 8, 2009)
Showed my condo and took care of the background and credit checks
"It was so great to work with Urban Igloo since they actively helped me fill my condo in Ballston quickly. They really know the market and how to make things happen fast. In fact, I had a signed lease within two weeks of contacting them! They also made the process really easy since they showed my condo and took care of the background and credit checks. All I had to do was sign the lease!"
– Courtney M., Arlington, VA (September 2, 2009)
Extremely helpful
"I just wanted to thank you for your time on Saturday. You and Joel both were awesome and extremely helpful. We couldn't of done it without you."
– Julie P., Washington, DC (July 26, 2009)
You are a providing a much-needed service
"Thank you so much for taking the time to meet with me yesterday, and for the coffee! I'm spreading the word about Urban Igloo to my [colleagues]. You are a providing a much-needed service - hope all continues to go very well."
– Marcy R., Washington, DC (July 14, 2009)
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