You can search on your own for a cool place, ensuring you don't look at anything you're not interested in. Or you can shell out about $2500 to a relocation agency who knows the area inside and out, and who will take your criteria and line up a series of apartments to view, and accompany you on the visits as someone on your team, but it's a one-shot deal--take one of the ones they've found, or pay another fee for another round of visits.
Trust to luck, or trust to someone else?
--Satan, quoted by John Milton
Doing the best you can at gathering information about the area is the best option I could imagine in that situation. Maybe ask other home-owners for advice... go to a coffee shop near a neighborhood you like and just strike it up with a local. The questions may be a bit personal on a financial level, but I'm sure they wish they could have talked to someone first too.
As it is, go with your own luck 
$2500 bucks will help make the experience more memorable IMO.
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Bloodsage had this to say about Pirotess:
So, you're moving to a very cool location, but won't be there long. You want to maximize your experience by finding the coolest place to live possible within your budget. You speak just enough of the language to get yourself into deep trouble. You'll be in town for 3 weeks in a hotel before your stuff gets there, so you have time. There is no such thing as a central listing like an MLS, and realtors don't talk or share info.You can search on your own for a cool place, ensuring you don't look at anything you're not interested in. Or you can shell out about $2500 to a relocation agency who knows the area inside and out, and who will take your criteria and line up a series of apartments to view, and accompany you on the visits as someone on your team, but it's a one-shot deal--take one of the ones they've found, or pay another fee for another round of visits.
Trust to luck, or trust to someone else?
How long are you going to be there? Six months to a year or longer than a year?
Peter fucked around with this message on 11-18-2005 at 06:41 AM.
Much easier to say "I have these requirements, find me something good".
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Channeling the spirit of Sherlock Holmes, Dr. Gee absently fondled Watson and proclaimed:
How long are you going to be there? Six months to a year or longer than a year?
I'll be there 18 months.
And for whoever asks, the $2500 isn't a hardship at all.
--Satan, quoted by John Milton
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Bloodsage had this to say about pies:
I'll be there 18 months.And for whoever asks, the $2500 isn't a hardship at all.
Reminds me of my father's mantra while he was still Air Force.
"Goddam Officers!"
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Bloodsage screamed this from the crapper:
I'll be there 18 months.And for whoever asks, the $2500 isn't a hardship at all.
OK. Can I have $2500 from you, then? 
I'll use it to fly to France, and, through a combination of shouting English very slowly, baguette fights, and, of course, sodomy, I'll find you the best apartment in the whole country.
Under capitalism, man exploits man. Under communism, it's just the opposite. - John Kenneth Galbraith
--Satan, quoted by John Milton
All depends on how comfortable you feel with the language though. Also on how much English is spoken in France. Might be you find people who speak English better than you speak French and that could help a lot.
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Bloodsage has sealed the pact
I didn't say I was happy to part with $2500--I just said it wasn't a hardship.
I still think you should give it to Karnaj for his sodomy adventures.
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And coming in at #1 is Mr. Parcelan with "Reply." I'm Casey Casem.
I still think you should give it to Karnaj for his sodomy adventures.
I'll even throw the baguettes into the sodomy mix!
Under capitalism, man exploits man. Under communism, it's just the opposite. - John Kenneth Galbraith
I would do it on my own, but then again, $2500 is more money than my bank account ever sees.
Lyinar Ka`Bael, Piney Fresh Druidess - Luclin
Given the expense and uncertainty involved, we've decided to go with the relocation service, who made me a pretty good deal. There's just too much potential to get screwed if we do it wrong, and the $2500 gets us help finding a place we like, doing the all-important inspection, understanding the lease, and setting up utilities. I know that all sounds easy, but things are different over there.
Now back to saving my pennies; signing a lease looks like it'll take close to $20k in hand. Most of it'll end up reimbursable. . .but that doesn't ease the initial sting.
--Satan, quoted by John Milton
Some people are like Slinkys... Not really good for anything, But they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.
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Jackman startled the peaceful upland Gorillas by blurting:
Since BS is never wrong no matter waht he decides it will be the right choice. Honestly I'd have guessed He would fly solo and trust to his own expertise, again he never makes mistakes so it would have to work out just peachy for him.
Like any reasonably successful person, I am correct much more often than not. When I do make a mistake, I take steps to correct the problem and then I move on. You make it sound like success is something to be ashamed of, and being correct is scandalous. 
Remember: it's not vanity if it's true.
The lesson, of course, is that this is just another example of someone who doesn't know how to think trying to score points with an emotional appeal that doesn't even stand cursory examination. "Onos! He's always right. That's bad." 
If the worst criticism you can level is that I'm never wrong, I'm having a hard time feeling bad about it. Who do you think more people would trust with important advice, or to lead in an emergency--me, or you?
--Satan, quoted by John Milton
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SunGryphon startled the peaceful upland Gorillas by blurting:
You come stay with MEEEEEE!
And that's the best idea anyone's had yet! Can Vernal come, too?
Bloodsage fucked around with this message on 12-03-2005 at 11:48 PM.
Edit: corrected the typo.
--Satan, quoted by John Milton
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Bloodsage had this to say about pies:
And that's the best idea anyone's had yet! Can Vernal come to?
Quoted so that we may all bask in the rare moments that Bloodsage misspells something.
Lyinar Ka`Bael, Piney Fresh Druidess - Luclin
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Quoth Mr. Parcelan:
Quoted so that we may all bask in the rare moments that Bloodsage misspells something.
No, I was. . .asking for medical advice. . .she's actually unconscious as we speak. . . .
I blame trying to type while lying on the floor with my computer. And, of course, not proofreading when it posts like I usually do. Sucks not having any furniture.
--Satan, quoted by John Milton
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This one time, at Bloodsage camp:If the worst criticism you can level is that I'm never wrong, I'm having a hard time feeling bad about it. Who do you think more people would trust with important advice, or to lead in an emergency--me, or you?
It's likly the only one I can submit that anyone around here will agree with. Who would more people trust?
Why of course they would trust BS, heck if you had been the son of god we could have gotten past that whole last supper nonsense and gone straight to the rapture.
BS > Jackman? you bet.
Some people are like Slinkys... Not really good for anything, But they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.
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Bent over the coffee table, Lyinar Ka`Bael squealed:
Well given the inspection and setting up the utilities, it's still a huge amount to me, but at least there's more than just finding the place which is what I thought at first.
There's actually quite a bit invloved--and it is expensive--but finding the right place will be key to enjoying our short time in Paris. The last thing we need is to overlook something and get screwed, making our stay a running gun battle with the landlord over the apartment.
The assumptions are simply all different, there. For example, kitchens don't include anything except a sink as standard. So we specifically need to look for a place that has cabinets and appliances in the kitchen, which is not standard. I'm sure there are other little "gotchas" out there, and I want someone on my side, given how much money we're talking in rent.
--Satan, quoted by John Milton
Jackman .. the Dale Gribble of Evercrest.
Some people are like Slinkys... Not really good for anything, But they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.
Yeah, sounds like you're taking the right path. Who knows if you could forget some small thing and then your stay would be miserable.
Lyinar Ka`Bael, Piney Fresh Druidess - Luclin
--Satan, quoted by John Milton
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Jackman had this to say about Robocop:
BS...The Hank Hill of Evercrest.Jackman .. the Dale Gribble of Evercrest.
Remember the thanksgiving episode at the airport?
Evercrest = Hank, Bobby, Peggy, and Luane. Kaiote fucked around with this message on 12-04-2005 at 02:30 AM.
You = Bill.
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Bloodsage was naked while typing this:
And that's the best idea anyone's had yet! Can Vernal come, too?
Bring whomever you want as long as you come too
