From the December issue: Winning exclusive sales agreements for stratospherically priced apartments is a blood sport in New York. But while it may not get the same level of attention, the competition for exclusive listings on the rental side is also fierce.

Landing an exclusive — the coveted agreement to represent a property owner — can mean the difference between thriving or diving in today’s tight rental market. [more]

Source: These brokerages have the most Manhattan rental exclusives