Do we need real estate agencies?

Hello,
I am doing a small school research which aims at easing the process of finding room/houses/apartments in Rotterdam for cheaper prices. Please, find the survey as a chance to complain about issues with finding room/house/apartment in Rotterdam.

Thank you in advance!

What is your study level?

bachelor student

master student

professional

What is your nationality?

Where do you/ would you search for house to rent?

Have you searched for a room/apartment through a real estate agency?

yes

no

no, of course

What do you think is the most difficult part in the process of finding room/apartment to rent/purchase?

* Could you please give three reasons why you would need connect to a real estate agent for help?

How would you like agencies to reach you?