Apartment Locator / Leasing Agent
Launch or add to your career become an Apartment Locator. Learn search, fair housing, tours, and negotiations—then get certified . Gain access to the available apartment database thru a partnership with a national apartment data provider.
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Program Snapshot
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The Apartment Locator Program trains you to match renters with the right apartments, negotiate tenant-friendly terms, and get paid by properties when leases are signed. It’s a fast, repeatable path into real estate with high transaction volume, steady demand, and clear performance metrics that let you scale quickly.
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Who It’s For
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New and transitioning agents who want a quick on-ramp to earnings, content creators who already generate renter leads, and licensed pros seeking a reliable referral stream while they build a broader real estate practice.
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What You’ll Learn
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You’ll master the full locator workflow: intake and qualification, market research, shortlist creation, tour scheduling (in-person or virtual), application guidance, and post-move-in follow-up.
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How Commissions Work (and When You’re Paid)
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Apartment communities typically pay the locator fee after a lease is executed and the resident has occupied the unit for a required period. Common structures range from 50% to 100% of one month’s rent (market-dependent), sometimes a flat amount. Getting credited is critical—your name must be on the guest card, application, and/or referral field, and you should confirm commission terms with the leasing office in writing. Expect potential chargebacks if a resident cancels early or doesn’t meet minimum stay rules—track these in your commission log.
Example: 12-month lease at $1,900/mo. If the property pays 100% of one month’s rent, the gross locator fee is $1,900 (before any brokerage split).
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Licensing & Compliance
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In most states you must hold an active real estate license and affiliate with a brokerage to earn locator commissions. The program covers licensing pathways, brokerage onboarding.
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​Certification
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Complete the modules, pass the knowledge checks. Earn your Certificate for your resume, LinkedIn, and CRE-Library profile so recruiters. property management companies, and brokerages can verify your skills at a glance.
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Placement & Recruiter-Readiness
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Your profile is available for recruiters, property managers, brokerages, and relocation partners.
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Career Pathways
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Use locating to build a reliable income and a referral flywheel—or graduate to broader roles: multifamily tenant rep, property management leasing specialist, or transition into retail/office/industrial tenant rep once licensed experience and deal fluency are in place.
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Getting Started
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Start your Apartment Locator career today. Enroll, complete the modules, earn your badge, and publish your recruiter-ready profile on CRE-Library. Learn the process once—repeat it for every client, every week.