That works even better if the tenant gives the broker an exclusive, and pays a monthly retainer until the deal is done.

"They pay us a monthly retainer to identify outstanding persons to fill a particular function later."

He was on a monthly retainer for several dozen casinos and received distress calls constantly.

For years, the owners paid an accountant a monthly retainer to handle all their financial matters.

It cost me almost as much as your monthly retainer.

An agreed monthly retainer would have helped us control costs.

Generally, outside public relations companies are paid by monthly retainer.

A typical monthly retainer is $5,000, with raises over time - and success.

Sweeney also has had a fundraising consultant on monthly retainer since June 2004, who is paid $8,583 a month.

He'll pay a monthly retainer as an advance on services rendered.