I mystery shopped another company a few years back that primarily focused on apartments. Not being a young man anymore, I got quite a few raised eyebrows when I told the target that I wanted an apartment.

Things started to get a little easier when I started to tell them that I was getting a divorce and needed a place to live. I think it helped quite a bit...but don't tell my wife. I actually had one target joke around that she just might be looking for a room mate! She kept saying that as the manager, she had a free apartment at the complex. It took a lot of talking to get out of that one.

When I came back to mystery shopping I decided to shy away from apartments for a while. I just might take someone up on their offer and then the divorce thing would get real in a hurry.

Have fun with your shops!

Dave K.

That apartment manager should be thankful that you were not doing an audio or video recorded mystery shop...

Ha! Thanks for sharing David, that really made me smile! :)

Lol I did the same. My husband was nervous about it but the pay is nice for a relatively easy shop.

I wonder if that’s geographical. I’m an older woman and no one even thinks twice when I do apartment shops, but I’m on the west coast, it’s expensive here and people of all ages rent apartments. Apartment shops are my favorite.

LOL!

I guess you could also say that you need an apartment closer to your work because you commute.

Oh my! Interesting situation

I guess say whatever is convincing.

An interesting shop. Thanks for sharing. As far as shying away from apartment shopping, it's definitely normal for that since we all have our own personal preferences.