Broker Support

*PPM is currently only offering Broker Commission on Studio and One Bedroom apartments!!*

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Confirm unit is available to show on PPM’s Real-Time Broker Availability List
- - Only vacant units can be shown from the Broker list (link above). If the unit is not showing on this list, it is likely not eligible for broker commission.
  - PPM can hold vacant units for up to 45 days
  - Lease terms range between 9-18 months, depending on the lease start date
  - You can access Model Apartment unit numbers and video links by Clicking Here.
Register every client by following This Link. If you believe you receive an invalid error message, please feel free to email us at brokerapps@ppmapartments.com with the details of the error message.
Secure unit access with your business card and valid ID:
- - Lakeview/Lincoln Park Building: Pickup key(s) at 806 W Belmont
    - Exception: 3130 N Lake Shore Dr – Check-in with office staff on 2nd floor at that building.
  - Gold Coast/River North Building: Front-door staff will grant access
  - Hours:
    - Mon-Fri: 10 AM – 6 PM
    - Sat/Sun: 10 AM – 4 PM

For Lakeview buildings – Return the building key(s) to 806 W Belmont. For after hours, you can place key(s) in the mail slot.
Direct client to the PPM Rental Application:
- - For Leasing Agent have the client select “Broker Self Guided Tour”
  - For How did you hear about us? have the client select “Outside Agency”
After the client submits their application: Email brokerapps@ppmapartments.com with:
- - Client name(s)
  - Apartment building/unit (applied for)
  - Expected move-in date
  - Price/concession quoted
  - Your contact phone/email
A member of our broker team will reach out to you.
PPM will collect $75 (per applicant) background check fee and $250/300 (per future resident) admin fee via PPM payment system.
- - Your PPM Broker Support team member can provide you/your client with the account ID to make payment after the application is submitted by the client.

The amount you collect is your commission (100%!)
No need to send an invoice or wait for payment!
Client pays your brokerage first month’s rent minus the tax rider (listed rent price -$75 Gold Coast/River North or -$50 Lakeview/Lincoln Park)
- - - Example 1:
      - Listed rent price is $1300, and the apartment unit is in Lakeview
        
        Subtract $50 (tax rider)
        
        Client pays you $1250
    - Example 2:
      - Listed rent price is $1300, and the apartment unit is in Gold Coast
        
        Subtract $75 (tax rider)
        
        Client pays you $1225
    - Note: PPM will charge the client the tax rider separately
Provide our broker team with proof of first month being paid to you in the form of a receipt. (*Required for PPM to execute Lease*)

***Pricing and concessions are subject to change at any time.

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