1. Your realtor can show you privately various properties in the location you desire as they have real time access to the MLS system 2. Your realtor can negotiate price and rental terms to your benefit 3. There is no charge to you for your realtor's service and time 4. Your realtor will facilitate all rental requirements such as credit checks, reference letters and contents insurance 5. Your realtor will facilitate keys and post dated check exchange 6. Your realtor can help you with building a healthy relationship with your landlord 7. Your realtor can advise you on the Landlord and Tenant's Act if need be Joy Paterson