What are we not seeing in the listing?
Photos miss worn furniture, traffic noise, and marks on the ceiling. We walk through in person and record the details you would want to notice yourself.
Find your family’s home in Chiang Mai
Know what you’re moving into
See beyond the listing photos. We visit homes in person, look at the details that shape family life, and help get your questions answered before you sign or send a deposit.
$999
USD · One defined rental search - One requirements call and one decision call with Lily
- Lily’s local knowledge and research around an agreed 30-day search window
- Narrow the options to a focused shortlist around one agreed brief and area
- Lily visits up to three homes you approve and records walkthrough videos
- Guidance on documents and one consolidated round of questions for your chosen home
- Advice on furnishing an unfurnished home, including local shops and introductions
$999
USD · One defined rental search - One requirements call and one decision call with Lily
- Lily’s local knowledge and research around an agreed 30-day search window
- Narrow the options to a focused shortlist around one agreed brief and area
- Lily visits up to three homes you approve and records walkthrough videos
- Guidance on documents and one consolidated round of questions for your chosen home
- Advice on furnishing an unfurnished home, including local shops and introductions
Already found a house or condo?
Independent property visits are not currently available as a public paid service.
A home is a lot to choose from a screen
You’re trying to picture your family’s life here
The listing looks promising. But will the school run, workday, and life around it fit your family?
We start by listening to what matters to your household, then put local research and in-person viewings behind your decision.
The questions behind the search The gap between photos and reality A home that works with children Schools and daily routes Life beyond the front door Walks with your baby A workable day at home The life around your home Signing from a distance One less job before the flight
The things you want someone to notice
Will our everyday life actually fit here?
We look beyond bedroom count: stroller storage, kitchens, desks, stairs, balconies, and pool access, all against your household brief.
Which international school—and which neighborhood?
Talk through school options and neighborhood trade-offs with Lily on your included call. We consider the school run when comparing homes, so a promising address fits the routine you want.
How far is the weekly shop?
Will groceries, pharmacies and everyday shopping mean a short walk or another drive? Lily uses local knowledge and maps to help you weigh the practical distances around each shortlisted area.
Can we go out with a stroller?
A quiet-looking street is not always an easy walk. We discuss nearby parks and walking options, and note pavements, traffic and access around the home during the visit.
Can we work while the baby naps?
Room layout, daylight and noise matter when home is also your office. We show the workspace options, note noise during the visit and put internet questions to the agent.
Will the building fit our family—and our pet?
A lovely apartment can come with awkward rules. We ask about pets and shared facilities, and show accessible lifts, parking, pool and play areas during the viewing.
What exactly are we agreeing to pay for?
Rent is only part of the decision. We clarify deposits, utilities, furniture, repairs, and move-in arrangements before you commit.
Who will follow up while we organise the move?
We coordinate access, group your questions for agents and owners, and help you plan what to buy locally if the home is unfurnished.
What would rule a home out for you?
A light sleeper, a toddler, a pet, a fixed school run, or two people working from home. These details belong in the brief.
What the $999 service includes
The details behind a more confident decision
Lily’s local knowledge helps you understand which questions matter, which trade-offs are normal, and which homes deserve your time. We research rentals against your brief, visit up to three homes you approve, and help you work through the next steps.
See the home as it is
Know what looks right, what needs attention, and what the listing leaves out.
- Room-by-room video, with close-ups of visible wear or concerns
- Comparison with the listing: layout, furniture, appliances, and outlook
- Notes on visible discoloration, water stains, damp smells, and signs of pests
- Basic use of taps, showers, toilets, lights, and AC where utilities and access allow
- Doors, windows, insect screens, storage, and the spaces your family will use
Look beyond the unit
See the shared spaces and practical details you will live with every day.
- Accessible lobby, corridors, lifts, stairs, and common-area upkeep
- Parking, rubbish areas, and the route from the entrance to your home
- Visible entry arrangements and questions about visitor or delivery access
- Accessible pool and play areas, with features you want to assess for your children
- Questions for the agent or building office about pets, facilities, and house rules
Picture your family’s routine
Choose an address around how you will live, work, and get around.
- Local wisdom around school choices, budget, transport, and priorities
- School and everyday routes, including access roads and entrances we can observe nearby
- Nearby groceries, pharmacies, and places your household expects to use in a normal week
- Road noise, nearby activity, and visible construction at the time of the visit
- Workspace and light, plus questions about internet availability and setup
Know the rental terms before you commit
Turn unanswered messages and verbal promises into points you can decide on.
- Availability, lease length, and proposed move-in date confirmed with the agent or owner
- Questions on rent, deposit, utilities, included costs, and any additional fees
- Existing wear and requested repairs documented for discussion before signing
- Guidance on lease documents, signatures, and agreed handover arrangements
- One consolidated round of questions about payment instructions and the deposit receipt
Right home, empty rooms?
An unfurnished rental does not have to mean arriving with nowhere to sleep or sit. We help you find local shops and online catalogs, plan the essentials around your budget, and make useful introductions. You choose and pay for furniture and delivery separately; we do not manage deliveries.
The walkthrough covers what is visible and accessible during the visit. We distinguish our observations from information supplied by the owner or agent, and tell you which questions remain open. Technical testing or a specialist property inspection is separate.
A record you can make a decision with 
Review the homes together, wherever you are
A shortlist with reasons
Homes selected against your brief, with the trade-offs explained. You choose which ones are worth an in-person visit.
Walkthroughs you can revisit
Video and notes from up to three approved homes, including concerns and unanswered questions. Review them together, pause, compare, and ask what matters to you.
A clear next step for your choice
The details to resolve with the owner or agent, requested repairs, and the lease and deposit steps for the home you choose. You can also decide a property is not right for you.
A defined search, with local support
From your brief to the home you choose
- Start with your requirements call. We work through your dates, budget, family routine, preferred areas, and deal-breakers.
- Research the market together. We use our contacts and local research methods, and show you how to find and share options yourself.
- Narrow the list to a focused shortlist. Grouped messages help us compare options around your agreed brief and area. You approve up to three listings for us to visit.
- See the homes from wherever you are. We visit each approved property, record a walkthrough, and share local observations and questions to resolve.
- Compare and decide. After the visits, Lily talks through the trade-offs with you in one decision call. We provide document guidance and one consolidated round of questions for the lease and handover.
The $999 includes one requirements call, local research, grouped shortlist follow-ups, one decision call after the visits, and up to three video walkthroughs. We use Lily’s local knowledge to help you make a good choice, then finish with a clear handoff for the home you choose.
After payment, we agree one brief, service area, and 30-day active search window together. The search ends at the decision and handoff, or when the 30-day window closes. Rent, deposits, utilities, furniture, delivery, and owner or agent fees are separate.
We guide you through documents, signatures, payment instructions, and handover questions. You approve the lease and transfer your deposit directly to the owner or agent. Lease drafting or legal review is separate.
Not sure which area fits?
Explore Chiang Mai neighborhoods, including Nimman, Hang Dong, and the Old City; or talk through the wider move in a consultation first.
Before you book
Frequently Asked Questions
We note visible discoloration, water stains, damp smells, and other concerns during the walkthrough. Where access and utilities allow, we try everyday fixtures such as taps, showers, lights, and AC. These are practical viewing observations, not mold testing, electrical certification, or a structural survey. If a concern needs a qualified inspector, we flag that before you make your decision; specialist inspection is separate.
Yes. We look at accessible common areas and the immediate surroundings, shaped by your brief. That can include corridors, lifts, parking, pool access, nearby activity, and routes to school or everyday essentials. We say what we observed during the visit, what the agent or owner told us, and what still needs confirming. One visit cannot establish noise or traffic conditions at every time of day.
The service is for long-term rentals in Chiang Mai. We begin with your budget, household, preferred areas, move timing, and must-haves, then confirm whether the search is a fit before work starts.
The service includes personal walkthroughs and videos of up to three homes that you have approved from the researched shortlist. We focus visits on places that match the brief, rather than creating a large unfiltered tour.
No. The $999 is the home-finding service fee. You pay rent, utilities, and any security deposit directly to the owner or agent. We can help make the transfer process clear, but we do not hold your money.
Yes. We help you find furniture shops and online catalogs, talk through what you need, and make useful introductions. You choose and pay for the furniture and delivery separately; we do not manage deliveries, and those purchases are not included in the $999 service fee.
Book the package, then share your household brief in the next-steps page. The included requirements call establishes the brief, area, timing, and priorities. Lily researches locally and shares selected options against that brief. You choose the home and make the rental agreement directly with the owner or agent.
Accidental purchases and cancellations are refundable before substantial work starts. Once Lily has begun substantial research or visits, the service fee is no longer refundable. If you are unsure whether a full home search is right for you, start with the one-hour relocation consultation first.
That is part of the process. We can talk through the areas that fit your routine, school, commute, budget, and preferred pace of life. You can also start with our neighborhood directory or book a broader relocation consultation.
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Your home search, with someone here to help
Let’s find the home that fits your family
Book the $999 service, then share your household brief and schedule the included requirements consultation. No separate consultation is required. Lily’s local wisdom helps you compare the right homes, work through the documents, and reach a clear handoff.
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