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看房Apartment Viewing

预约看房并实地参观公寓 This scene includes 19 dialogue turns across 2 conversation paths, helping you practice with 房产经纪/房东.

Daily Life · 日常生活19 phrasesBasic 基础Intermediate 进阶

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Basic Apartment Viewing · 基本看房

basic
You

Hi, I saw your listing online for the one-bedroom on Oak Street. Is it still available?

你好,我在网上看到你挂的橡树街那套一居室。还空着吗?

Yes, it's still available! Would you like to schedule a showing? I have openings this weekend.

还空着呢!要预约看房吗?这周末有时间。

You

Saturday afternoon works for me. What's the rent, and what's included?

周六下午可以。房租多少?包含什么?

It's $1,400 a month. Water and trash are included. You'd pay electric and internet separately. There's also a $50 parking fee if you need a spot.

月租1400美元。包水和垃圾收运。电和网络自付。如果需要停车位,另加50美元。

You

Is it pet-friendly? I have a small dog.

允许养宠物吗?我有一只小狗。

Dogs under 30 pounds are allowed with a $300 pet deposit and $25 monthly pet rent. No aggressive breeds.

30磅以下的狗可以,需交300美元宠物押金和每月25美元宠物费。不允许攻击性犬种。

You

My dog is a Corgi, about 25 pounds. How about laundry — is there in-unit?

我的狗是柯基,大概25磅。洗衣呢——有房间内洗衣机吗?

No in-unit laundry, but there's a shared laundry room on the first floor. Washers are $1.50 and dryers are $1.25 per load.

没有房内洗衣机,但一楼有共用洗衣房。洗衣机每次1.5美元,烘干机每次1.25美元。

You

Got it. I'll see you Saturday at 2 PM then.

知道了。那周六下午两点见。

Detailed Viewing Questions · 看房细节提问

intermediate
You

This looks nice. What's the lease term — is it a 12-month lease?

看起来不错。租约期限是多少——12个月吗?

We offer 12-month leases. After the first year, you can go month to month if you want, but rent may increase.

我们提供12个月的租约。第一年后可以改为月付,但租金可能上调。

You

How much is the security deposit?

押金多少?

One month's rent — $1,400. It's fully refundable if the apartment is returned in good condition, minus normal wear and tear.

一个月房租——1400美元。如果公寓归还时状况良好,扣除正常损耗后全额退还。

You

What about maintenance? If something breaks, how does that work?

维修怎么办?如果东西坏了,怎么处理?

Submit a maintenance request through our online portal. For emergencies like a burst pipe or no heat, call our 24/7 emergency line. Repairs due to normal use are covered by us.

通过我们的在线平台提交维修申请。紧急情况如水管爆裂或没暖气,打我们24小时紧急电话。正常使用导致的维修我们负责。

You

Is renters insurance required?

需要买租房保险吗?

💡 在美国很多房东要求租户购买 renters insurance,保额通常很便宜,每月10-20美元。

Yes, we require all tenants to carry renters insurance with at least $100,000 in liability coverage. It's usually $15 to $20 a month.

是的,我们要求所有租户购买至少10万美元责任险的租房保险。通常每月15到20美元。

You

This all sounds good. What's the application process?

都挺好的。申请流程是什么?

Fill out an application online. We run a credit check and background check — there's a $40 non-refundable application fee. We usually approve within 48 hours.

在线填写申请表。我们会做信用检查和背景调查——申请费40美元不可退。通常48小时内批复。

Key Phrases · 关键短语

listing

挂牌/房源信息

showing

看房

included

包含在内

parking fee

停车费

pet deposit

宠物押金

pet rent

宠物费/宠物月租

aggressive breeds

攻击性犬种

in-unit laundry

房内洗衣机

shared laundry room

共用洗衣房

per load

每次/每桶

lease term

租约期限

month to month

月付/按月续租

Cultural Notes · 文化注释

  • 在美国很多房东要求租户购买 renters insurance,保额通常很便宜,每月10-20美元。

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FAQ · 常见问题

What do you say when "apartment viewing" in English?
You can start with: "Hi, I saw your listing online for the one-bedroom on Oak Street. Is it still available?" (你好,我在网上看到你挂的橡树街那套一居室。还空着吗?).
What will staff/locals say to you during "apartment viewing"?
You may hear: "Yes, it's still available! Would you like to schedule a showing? I have openings this weekend." (还空着呢!要预约看房吗?这周末有时间。).
How many English phrases are in this "Apartment Viewing" scene?
This scene contains 19 dialogue turns across 2 conversation flows, covering basic apartment viewing, detailed viewing questions.
Are there cultural tips for "apartment viewing" in English-speaking countries?
在美国很多房东要求租户购买 renters insurance,保额通常很便宜,每月10-20美元。

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