Leasing Agent

About This Role

The Leasing Agent assists the property manager with all aspects of property operations, focusing on leasing, marketing, and resident relations. This role is crucial for maintaining high occupancy through resident retention and proactive leasing of available units.

Responsibilities

• Interview prospective tenants and record information to ascertain needs and qualifications
• Complete lease forms or agreements and collect rental deposits
• Handle electronic and manual bookkeeping functions, or credit renter accounts for receipts and debit accounts for disbursements such as upkeep and maintenance costs for assigned property
• Request issuance of checks for monies due residents
• Prepare vacancy, occupancy, traffic reports, and turnover schedules, etc. for internal use and external agency compliance
• Coordinate moving, inspections, dealing with tenant issues, and related items
• Inspect condition of premises periodically and arrange for necessary maintenance
• Assist with eviction of tenants in compliance with court order and directions from supervisor
• Respond to emergency calls and situations as required
• Communicate and interact with residents individually or in groups as required
• Compile listings of available rental property

Requirements

• Experience in working with LIHTC/Tax Credit/HUD/Section 8 regulations/forms
• Excellent customer service skills

Nice to have:

• Yardi or comparable property management software knowledge
• Bilingual - Spanish

Benefits

• Commissions
• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• Vacation
• Sick leave
• And more