When to pursue broker

My current lease is ending in October. When is the appropriate time to engage with a broker? I am located in the DC metro area, if that maters. It doesn’t seem to be many brokers here specifically for that region, but I have no problem heading up to the NE tri-state area for a good deal.

If you’re not looking to buy until October, it’s fruitless to look any sooner than that.

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Talk to a broker when you’re ready to lease. No point in taking up their time if you’re not ready to sign.

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I’d say start thinking about what you want in September. Go test out some vehicles and then approach a broker when you have a good idea about what specific model and trim you’re looking at.

(Although with the caveat that some programs do allow an earlier termination (Volvo’s Pull Ahead for example)

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…last day of October…