Gravitate Toward Top-Dollar Commissions.

The more expensive the apartment, the higher the commission. You spend the same amount of energy renting a walk-up studio for $1,500 as you do renting the same sized studio in a new luxury doorman building for $2,300. So choose wisely.

Tip: Keep track of the types of apartments you rent each month, including the apartment size and building type. Set goals that will earn you a higher percentage for more expensive units. Spending more of your time on higher-end apartments can double or triple your income without any extra time or effort.

Typically, the higher priced apartments are rented by clients whose income is higher as well. They have less time to invest in apartment hunting and make decisions faster. They also tend to have good credit therefore approvals come in a lot faster.