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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.
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Basic Apartment Viewing · 基本看房
basicHi, 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。
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。
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。
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。
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
intermediateThis 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。
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。
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。
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。
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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