Meet Kirby Sommers; New York’s Home Matchmaker

My goal is to give you the real information and knowledge about renting because it is not an easy task and people often make rental mistakes.

-Kirby Sommers

Have you been looking for an apartment in NYC? Have you been pushed into deposits and ridiculous agreements?  Or found out the broker fee and nearly even considered not eating for weeks to afford the place you want? Are you sick of dealing with the typical pushy New-York-raised-me broker attitude? It’s almost inevitable to pass through these line of money hungry soldiers to get to the perfect New York apartment and say,  “Aaahhhh this feels right!” Until you meet Kirby Sommers!

I had the pleasure of interviewing the lovely and goal driven Sommers via phone and was overwhelmed with her kindness and ability to make things happen!

I’m an optimist! Even when something bad happens I’m going to walk away with something good!

Sommers found a way!! Her biggest passion is making the impossible more than just possible but enjoyable and accessible. She created Landlordlinks.net and made the search efficient, accessible, and an enjoyable experience.

I’m the ultimate anti-broker and am on YOUR side!

The site helps you take the middle man, the broker, out of the equation by giving  you all the information and sources needed to do the job yourself. It even preps you on how to go about your conversation with any landlords because let’s be real, time waisted is not returnable so make the best out of your time and money!

Ms. Sommers is a woman with many talents that revolve around helping others. The website was inspired after the tragic Hurricane Katrina. Sommers was on a mission to help the survivors. She created ‘Katrina Home Drive,’ a volunteer based group finding new homes for displaced Hurricane Katrina survivors. Back when survivors were not left with many options, Sommers stepped in and researched outlets only to find out that organizations like American Red Cross were holding on to ‘donations.’ Read more here. 

I felt in my heart they are all entitled!

Sommers felt inspired to reach out in more ways than just one. She brought it home, into Manahttan and decided to change the daunting rental process.

Here’s how it works!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVrUIBaNrGA

I’m currently searching for the perfect one bedroom in Manhattan and like many I have come across agents and brokers hungry for my $$$$ and pushy in their approach. I often contacted brokers about a certain listing only to have my time wasted and given the run around. Their strategy often is to show you a few awful apartments leading up to a more expensive acceptable apartment.

Sommers reminded me to, “keep your eyes open!” Every apartment is different, she says. What they require from you will always vary depending on the building and your financial situation.

Trust in yourself!! In your worth and in your instincts. I think anything is doable!! -Kirby Sommers

She is absolutely right! Remember my lovely WTD readers, TRUST your instincts, they’ve led you this far!