A social media listing for rented apartments, promising no involvement of a broker, often turns out to be a hoax as it’s almost impossible to figure out if the ad is put up by the property-owner or an intermediary. Once the first hurdle is crossed, comes the second challenge of great online-offline mismatch. The properties are frequently found poorly furnished or not furnished at all, making a stark difference from what was shown in images.
A friction between the lessee and the lessor becomes inevitable. A severe trust deficit also…
