HELP - wire transfer for holding deposit, is this legit?
for context, this is my first time ever renting so i’m not sure what is and isn’t normal. i found an apt listing on apartments.com, everything looked legit, and ive been talking to both the listing agent and the landlord who answered a lot of in depth questions for me about the apartment both over text and phone call.
i scheduled a tour for two weeks from now (and they sent me a full video tour also) but they’re asking for a fully refundable holding deposit which is equal to one month of rent, which would be put towards rent if we choose to move forward with the apartment. i have this all in writing in a contract but im just nervous about sending that much money through wire transfer when i haven’t seen the place in person yet. do you think this is legit? what questions should i ask them to make sure?