The Southern California rental markets is very competitive. You'll want to have a tenant broker looking out for your interest and representing you.
Tenant Broker Works for you! Landlords typically hire brokers — called "leasing agents" — to fill vacancies, these agents work exclusively for the landlord, not for you. The leasing agents earn a commission from the landlord each time they procure a qualified tenant to sign a lease.
Tenant brokers can provide you with sound analysis of real estate market conditions, inform you about off-market property availability, and negotiate lease terms with a landlord or landlord's agent.