Recent discussions among Massachusetts lawmakers could lead to an end to tenant-paid broker fees, which typically amount to one month's rent and cause frustration among renters. The Boston Globe followed broker Thomas Macdonald on a challenging day searching for an apartment. Amidst a frustrating search and with renters frequently expressing their discontent towards brokers, the article highlights the challenging dynamics between renters and brokers in Boston's housing market. With potential policy changes on the horizon, this situation may evolve significantly for future renters.
"You have to be straightforward with people about what's realistic for them," Macdonald says after the tour as he walks... They already hate us."
"Broker" is a charged term in Boston these days, invoking a sense of dread - a knot in the stomach - among renters who associate them...
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