Furnished 2bd, 2bth Condo For Rent, South Loop – June 16th

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Le Living Room.
Le Living Room.

There are many fantasy conversations we’d like to have. Maybe it’s a “Lottery Prize Official to Your Spouse” conversation that begins with, “Mr. Jones? I have very good news for you…” Perhaps a dream conversation for someone under eight years old might be, “Hello, is this Little Suzy? This is Elsa from Frozen.”

I have a dream conversation. I’m going to share it with you now, but in case this concept doesn’t fly, I’m going to spell it out for you: I need to rent my South Loop condo in Chicago. It’s a 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom, 1500 sq. ft. space. The apartment is furnished in mid-century modern style (for the most part), and the kitchen is recently remodeled, as is the master bath. There’s an exposed brick wall.

The building staff is amazing. Doorman. Hot tub. Community room. I could go on and would love to. If anyone — you or someone you know — is looking for a home in Chicago for the next year or so, will you please contact me? Having a referral from a reader is so preferable to a stranger. I will, however, be happy to talk to strangers, provided they are well-groomed. Email me at mary @ maryfons . com and we will have a little chat. I’m a great landlady; I don’t live in town, I’m not a meddler, and all maintenance and management is on-site. Contact me and I’ll let you know the rent amount. It is fair.

Okay, here we go. A phone call:

PAPERGIRL: Hello?

PERFECT TENANT: Hello, is this Mary Fons?

PG: Yes, it is.

PT: My name is Perfect Tenant and I’m very interested in your space. I’m a well-groomed adult professional. I might be a doctor or a lawyer or a person with Important Responsibilities, which likely means that I would not trash your home. I also might be a family man/woman with well-groomed children who are into books. This means they would likely not trash your home.

PG: Well, gosh! You sound like such an interesting person/family. What brings you to Chicago?

PT: A project that will take a year or so, maybe two. I/my family has a home in [INSERT PLACE, EAST COAST POSSIBLY] and we’re not looking to buy in Chicago, at least not yet. We’d like to rent a lovely place to live and we really, really like the looks of your condo. Is it rented yet?

PG: (fanning self.) No, in fact, it isn’t. Did I mention it’s two blocks from the Harrison Red Line?

PT: You didn’t! That’s fantastic!

PG: Would you like to see the space? I’m living in Washington, DC, but I’m sure my sweet medical students could let you in…

PT: You know, I actually don’t? I don’t need to see it. I trust you completely. I don’t know how to explain it, but you’re just a good person, and I’m a good person, and let’s just do it. I mean, why wait when something feels so right?

PG: Did you say you were married?

PT: [INSERT ANSWER HERE.]

PG: I see. Well, yes! I think this sounds great. You can move in June 16th and I’ll send the lease today!

PT: I just love it when things are this easy. Thank you so much. I/we love your style and we will take great care of your home.

PG: Gosh, this is the best day ever. Your email address?

PT: Dreamy@perfecttenant.com. Thanks!

PG: Bye!