AptAmigo is the best place to start and build a career in real estate.
AptAmigo is rapidly disrupting the apartment locating industry. We’ve been able to bootstrap our way to over 5000% growth in the last three years and become the most-reviewed apartment locating service in major cities across America. Our goal is to be the best at what we do, and we’re looking for highly motivated individuals to join us in building the future of rental real estate. Learn more about us.
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“The platform that AptAmigo created is a game changer for anyone in apartment locating. I have worked with multiple brokerages, and this software is the most efficient one I’ve used by a large margin. The tools we use at AptAmigo are the best in the game, and they offer respectable commission splits on top of it.
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How to Find the Best Real Estate Mentor
You feel eager to achieve the next level of your real estate career, but realize that to get there you could use some extra help from a mentor, someone who can direct you towards successful outcomes by sharing their knowledge and expertise. But, how can you find...
What’s the Difference Between a Leasing License and a Real Estate or Broker’s License?
The Main Difference Between a Leasing License vs. a Real Estate/Broker’s License What’s the difference between a leasing license and a standard real estate (or broker’s) license? The short answer is the scope of work and credentials they allow. A leasing license...
How to Become an Apartment Locator
How to Start Your Career as an Apartment Locator You're excited to start a real estate career and think that becoming an Apartment Locator would be a great opportunity. But, you want to find out what the job entails first to ensure your success. Ready to take...
I Passed the Real Estate Exam. Now What?
Passing your real estate licensing exam is a huge accomplishment – congratulations! You’ve put in the hard work to study and pass a major hurdle. Take a moment to celebrate this milestone and recognize that you’re on the path to an exciting new career. But after the...
2025 Tariffs Send Shockwaves Through the U.S. Housing Market
The U.S. housing market in 2025 faces a perfect storm of rising costs and economic uncertainty. A new wave of tariffs imposed this year on key construction materials and imported goods is driving up building expenses and stirring broader inflationary pressures. These...
Can I Make Money on Rentals?
How to Make Money on Rental Properties You see a place for sale and think it would make a fantastic rental property. However, before you plunk down thousands of dollars to become a landlord, you’ll want to make sure it’s a good investment. But where do you start?...
The Truth About Being a Real Estate Agent
Who wouldn’t love a job leading tours through gorgeous homes? That sleek stunner with the skyline view or the charming Victorian with canyon sunsets will definitely make buyers go wild. Fill out the paperwork, pocket that commission, and spend a week at the beach,...
How to Write a Good Rental Listing
You see dozens of apartment listings and start to sweat. Your competition is fierce. How do you create a rental listing that will attract the best tenants? Don’t worry, even if you don’t know where to begin, we’ve got you covered. Combined with AptAmigo’s locating...
How to Build a Real Estate Empire
Andrew Carnegie once famously stated that “Ninety percent of the world’s millionaires become so through owning real estate.” While that grandiose statement, uttered over a hundred years ago, might have been true at the time, the reality in 2022 looks a bit different....
Real Estate Customer Service: Best Practices
“We are ultimately in a relationship business, and the better the relationships we create, the more business we will get down the line through referrals and reviews.” – Olaf Wrzesinski, Chicago Real Estate Agent At its core, real estate centers around the...
Best Entry-Level Real Estate Jobs
How to Get into Luxury Real Estate When looking in from the outside, learning how to get into luxury real estate can feel daunting. With school requirements, tests, background checks, networking, interviewing, and other myriad requirements, it quickly becomes a...
What Topics Do You Learn About in Real Estate School?
All states in the US require some form of education for prospective real estate agents, and most expect industry professionals to complete continuing education hours even after they attain their license. If you’re preparing to enter a real estate profession, you’ll...
Careers in Real Estate: Commercial Vs. Residential Rental Markets
Our expert Apartment Locator, Stephanie Dybel, has worked in both commercial and residential real estate. Hear her insider’s take on how the two compare, then learn her tips for how to market yourself successfully. 2 Real Estate Markets to Consider Have you thought...
A Day in the Life: Residential Leasing
What Is a Leasing Agent? What does a leasing agent do, you ask? Put simply, a leasing agent specializes in helping people find the right rental unit. Whereas other agents focus on assisting their clients with buying or selling properties, leasing agents help tenants...
A List of the Top Proptech Companies
As proptech companies revolutionize the real estate industry, they reshape how properties are bought, sold, rented, and managed by increasing efficiency, transparency, and accessibility in both residential and commercial real estate transactions. When they integrate...
Breaking into Real Estate with AptAmigo
In traditional markets, entry-level real estate jobs don’t really exist. Using the standard business model, employers expect new agents to be savvy entrepreneurs who can earn a living with little to no support. However, AptAmigo is flipping the script on what it means...
Apartment Locator Commission: How Much Do Apartment Locators Make per Lease?
Apartment locators work in a capacity similar to real estate agents, but for rentals instead of buy-sell transactions. As a result, they earn their income in the same way, through commissions for each lease a client signs. However, that commission comes from the...
Proptech Startups: Types of Real Estate Technology Companies
Proptech, or property technology, refers to software designed to streamline both the commercial and residential sides of the real estate industry. Driven by advancements in technology and changing consumer behaviors, this growing sector shows no signs of slowing down,...