What are the responsibilities and job description for the Leasing Agent position at Cesar Chavez Foundation?
Summary
Seeking a Leasing Agent who is responsible for assisting the property manager in maintaining all aspects of property operations, but with a concentration on the leasing, marketing, resident relations, and functions of the community. The Leasing Agent strives for 100% occupancy through retention of existing residents, leasing current availability and pre-leasing of future availability.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Interviews prospective tenants and records information to ascertain needs and qualifications.
- Completes lease form or agreement and collects rental deposit.
- Handles electronic and manual bookkeeping functions, or credits renter account for receipts and debits account for disbursements such as upkeep and maintenance costs for assigned property.
- Requests issuance of check for monies due residents.
- Prepares vacancy, occupancy, traffic, reports and turnover schedules, etc. for internal use and external agency compliance.
- Coordinates moving, inspections, dealing with tenant issues and related items.
- Inspects condition of premises periodically and arranges for necessary maintenance.
- Assists with eviction of tenants in compliance with court order and directions from supervisor.
- Responds to emergency calls and situations as required.
- Communicates and interacts with residents individually or in groups as required.
- Compiles listings of available rental property.
Qualifications
- Experience in working with LIHTC/Tax Credit/HUD/Section 8 regulations/forms
- Excellent customer service skills
- Yardi or comparable property management software knowledge preferred
- Bilingual - Spanish preferred
Wage
$17.00-$19.00 per hour DOE
Salary : $17 - $19
