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What most renters don’t realize
- “Free” agents and locators work for commissions — not for you
- They show you what pays them, not what fits your needs
- You still do all the work: filtering, researching, second-guessing
Imagine getting this list of 113 properties to filter though yourself from a top ranked “locator”. This is typical in DFW. For generating this list, the “free” locator agent makes 50% from your first month’s rent.
The fact is that “Free” locators or agents cost you more than you think.
The renting process is broken
Finding a home shouldn’t feel like a part-time job. And yet:
- Agents and locators get paid by the buildings — not by you. That means bias and commission based advice you can’t trust.
- Online searches take 30–70 hours and leave you overwhelmed.
- You don’t know what to avoid — or why.
- You fear missing out on the “perfect” place.
- Hidden problems you only discover after moving.
There is a better way
Hi, I’m DP 👋
I’m a renter, like you.
I’ve moved 6 times across the DFW area alone—researching neighborhoods, rental agreements, and finding the “why nots” behind each option.
Agents are biased, websites are overwhelming, and no one tells you what not to rent.
My family and I have gotten burned many times by this process.
I created HomeScoutAdvisor so no one else has to go through what I did. To actually have someone on your side.
What you get with Home Scout Advisor
- ✅ Unbiased Recommendations — I don’t take commissions from any properties, portals, or agents. Ever.
- 🎯 Laser-Focused Recommendations — Get a curated short list based on your unique life, not just your budget.
- 🔍 Deep Research — I vet neighborhoods, properties, and lease agreements.
- ❌ Why-Not Filter — I’ll explain why certain places aren’t a fit. Learn why not to choose certain properties. No FOMO, no regrets.
- 🧭 Lifestyle Guidance — We start with your life, not the listings.
- 📋 Decision Confidence — Feel sure — not unsure — when you sign.
How it Works
Step 1 – Share your Ideal
This is where the fun begins! You will work with me to describe your ideal home. It goes well beyond just the budget and some basic amenities. I want to dig into your life! Your preferences, your likes, dislikes, and aspirations. Chances are, we can actually make them come to life!
I will also nudge you and offer my own insights in this process.
Not one agent or locator will ask you this. Not one! They aren’t built for it.
You start with your dream, and then we find a way to make it come to reality.
Step 2 – We Collaborate
You have only so much time and energy to sift through everything.
That’s where I come in. I will work with your ideal to show some options to you. I’ll show not just properties but also some areas. It’s a way to get even more specific about what you’re looking for.
Your ideal often has some missing elements to it. Or maybe when you look at it in real life, you realize you actually want something else.
This is the calibration phase. We get even more specific until we are feeling very good about what we have.
Step 3 – Get Insights
At last, we have it! A list of properties, an analysis of what will most likely work for you.
Just as importantly, I share with you a list of what won’t work for you. Over the years, I’ve found this to be especially important.
After a while, all these properties will end up sounding the same. You will lose track and forget why you said yes to some places and no to others.
The No list helps you feel confident so you can move forward with the “yes” list.
Pricing
Most people spend 20–40 hours looking for the right place. Let me save you this time and money.
Just the Shortlist
$99
You’re busy and don’t need all the analysis to make a decision
- Detailed look at your life circumstances
- Comprehensive research based on your criteria
- Satisfaction guarantee
- A shortlist with details of up to 5 properties that will meet your criteria
- 30-45 minute call included
- 1 revision included
Full Guidance
$249
When you need lots of information to make a decision
- Detailed look at your life circumstances
- Comprehensive research based on your criteria
- Satisfaction guarantee
- A shortlist with details of up to 5 properties that will meet your criteria
- Neighborhood reports to help you make a more informed decision
- A “won’t work” list so that you can mark off properties for extra peace of mind
- 60 minute call included
- 1 revision included
Frequently Asked Questions
Are you a licensed agent?
Nope. That’s the whole point. I don’t take commissions.
Do you only do apartment searches?
No. Looking for a home can include duplexes, condos, apartments, townhomes, or even fully detached homes.
Do you work outside of Dallas?
Right now, I specialize only in the Dallas-Ft. Worth and surrounding cities.
Can I still work with an agent or locator?
Of course. But I hope you don’t need to.
Can’t I do this myself?
Yes you can. If you have the time and ability to do it, go for it. For most families though, this process takes an average of 72 hours put together over many weeks. It is almost a part-time job in itself.
Why should I pay you when others are free?
Short answer: because it costs you to not look at all the options and you end up missing out on something that could have been better for you.
Long answer: read.
What if I don’t like any of the options you give me?
Short answer: I re-evaluate the list.
Long answer: This usually happens when there is something that cannot fit your criteria. E.g. your budget cannot match everything you are looking for. We talk about it and see how to weigh the criteria differently.
Learn more
- Free apartment locators cost you more than you thinkFree apartment finders cost you more than you think. I don’t know about other cities, but they definitely cost you in Dallas-Ft. Worth area. I should know. I used them time and time again as I moved from place to place across… Read more: Free apartment locators cost you more than you think