# How It Works | Austin High Rise Apartments > Share your preferences, get 3–5 matched Austin high rises with floor-level pricing, tour, apply where you fit and move in. Free to renters, TREC #562021. URL: https://austinhighriseapartments.com/how-it-works/ Free · 5 Steps · One Contact # How Our Austin High Rise Locating Works You tell us what matters once. We do the building research, the calls to leasing offices, the concession tracking and the follow-up. Most renters go from first message to signed lease in 2–3 weeks. It replaces cold-calling leasing offices, re-explaining your situation at every stop and spending $50–$100 per application without knowing whether you'll qualify. ![Renter on a video call with a locator reviewing three matched Austin high rises](/images/misc/renter-on-a-video-call-with-an-apartment-locator-r.webp) Licensed Texas Brokerage · TREC #562021 $0 Fee to Renters 2-Hour Response · 23 Towers Tracked Five Steps, One Contact ## How Our Service Works You tell us what matters once. We do the building research, the calls to leasing offices and the follow-up. 1. Step 01 ### Share your preferences Move date, bedrooms, budget, district, view and lifestyle priorities. No credit or income questions on the form. 2. Step 02 ### We match 3–5 buildings Floor-level pricing, live concessions, net effective rent and the honest trade-off for each tower, within 24 hours. 3. Step 03 ### Tour in person or by video Same-day tours when available. Live video of the exact unit for out-of-state renters. 4. Step 04 ### Apply where you fit Screening is handled after matching, not before. We confirm each building’s criteria so you apply once. 5. Step 05 ### Move in Lease review, concession confirmed in writing and move-in coordination down to the freight elevator. **How we are compensated:** Our locating service is free to renters. When you lease at a participating community and list us as your locator, the community pays Spirit Real Estate Group a referral fee. Your rent and lease terms are the same as if you walked in yourself. How locators get paid [/guide/how-free-apartment-locators-get-paid/ →](/guide/how-free-apartment-locators-get-paid/) ![Locator and renter touring a furnished high rise living room over downtown Austin](/images/misc/locator-and-renter-touring-a-furnished-high-rise-l.webp) What Happens on Tour ## We tour the unit, not the model Model units are staged on the best floor with the best view. We tour or video the stack and floor you'd actually lease, and we point out what a camera won't: a unit over a loading dock, a west-facing wall of glass in August, a bedroom facing the Rainey Street bar patios. For relocators, a live video tour includes the view from the window, the hallway to the elevator, the garage and the amenity deck. Then we confirm the unit number, concession, fees and move-in date in writing before you sign. Illustrative sample ## What Your Shortlist Looks Like An example of the depth you get before touring: contract rent, concession, net effective rent, why we picked it and the honest trade-off. Units and prices below are illustrative. Sample shortlist: tech relocation, Lady Bird Lake focus 1 bedroom · budget $3,500–$4,500/mo · move window 30 days Illustrative sample Option A ### Paseo · 24th floor, lake-facing 1BR / 1BA · about 895 sq ft · south-facing toward Lady Bird Lake Contract rent**$3,650/mo** Concession2.5 months free (14-month lease) Net effective rent$2,998/mo **Why recommended**South-facing lake view from above the tree line and away from the Rainey Street bar side. Direct Butler Trail access. **Known trade-off**Reserved parking adds roughly $225/mo, and elevators get busy at the 5:30–6:30 PM rush. Option B ### The Residences at ATX Tower · 31st floor 1BR + den / 1.5BA · about 980 sq ft · northwest skyline view Contract rent**$3,920/mo** Concession2 months free (12-month lease) Net effective rent$3,267/mo **Why recommended**A real work-from-home den, homes start on floor 22, and the Whole Foods flagship and Seaholm are a short walk. **Known trade-off**Northwest exposure means hot summer afternoons, and nearby construction runs during business hours. Net effective rent = total rent over the lease minus free months, divided by lease months. See how net effective rent works [/guide/net-effective-rent-explained/ →](/guide/net-effective-rent-explained/) . Honest Answers ## Process Questions Is your apartment locating service really free? + Yes. Renters pay $0. When you lease at a participating community and list us as your locator, the community pays Spirit Real Estate Group a referral fee. Your rent and lease terms are the same as if you walked in yourself. How does the process work? + You share your move date, bedrooms, budget and district preference. We send 3–5 matched buildings with floor-level pricing and live concessions, schedule tours, help you apply where you fit and coordinate move-in. One contact handles every step. How fast will I hear back? + Within 2 business hours. Matches arrive within 24 hours, and same-day tours are scheduled when available. Do I need to share my credit or income to get matches? + No. Our form asks about building preferences, budget, timeline and lifestyle. Screening is discussed after matching, not before. Can I sign a lease before I move to Austin? + Yes. We run video tours of the actual unit, verify floor and view, handle remote applications and confirm concessions in writing. It's common for relocators with a 2–3 week deadline. How far ahead should I start looking? + Start 30–60 days before your move date. Relocators on a 2–3 week deadline can still sign in time, and pre-leasing towers can be reserved 60+ days out. ![](/images/misc/night-view-of-the-downtown-austin-skyline-reflecte.webp) ## Ready to Find Your Austin High Rise? Tell us your building preferences. We'll match you to 3–5 Austin high rises within 24 hours. Get My High Rise Matches [/contact/ →](/contact/) Text (512) 555-0190 [sms:+15125550190 →](sms:+15125550190) Prefer to talk now? Direct line: (512) 555-0190 [tel:+15125550190 →](tel:+15125550190) · Response within 2 business hours · $0 to renters