Leasing Agent/Property Manager

Description

Job Summary:
The Leasing Agent/ Property Manager must have experience with leasing both residential and commercial properties. Ability to organize all necessary information for a large number of rental properties including but not limited to: contracts, finances, expenses, maintenance, and tenant relationships a must. 

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Assist in scheduling/managing in-house handyman. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Diligent in advertising vacant properties and finding tenants in a timely manner.
• Must be able to provide non-traditional marketing options on difficult to rent properties.   
• Meeting with potential tenants, showing the property, assessing tenant applications, and conducting background checks.
• Arranging leasing agreements and properly filing all pertinent documents.
• Responsible for generating financial and occupancy reporting in AppFolio.
• Responsible for reporting the property’s financial, occupancy, and expiring lease statuses to landlord monthly and on an as needed basis.
• Ability to perform comparable analysis to determine rent recommendations. 
• Establish and maintain good relationships with tenants by making sure tenants are cared for while also making sure they uphold their responsibilities towards landlord by enforcing rental terms. 
• Collecting rent and property fees.
• Must be knowledgeable of NC State Laws regarding Landlord/Tenant relationships and be able to see through the eviction process, from start to finish, in both the commercial and residential spaces. 
• Responsible for overseeing maintenance and upkeep of all properties with a focus on getting the best service from our subs and vendors at the best cost possible.
• Carry out administrative tasks for the homebuilding company including answering phone calls, scheduling meetings, ordering supplies, filing, and typing, as needed.  
• Provide guidance to in-house handyman on property management related projects. 
• Perform other related duties as assigned, when needed. 

Qualifications

Required Skills/Abilities: 

• Interpersonal savvy with strong communication and presentation skills. 
• Well organized with excellent time management skills.
• Competence with computer software and relevant property management software. AppFolio a plus.
• Excellent team player with the willingness to work beyond the scope of typical property management tasks and responsibilities.
• Valid Driver's License and clean driving record.
• Schedule must be flexible to accommodate tenants moving in and moving out.  May include some evenings and/or weekends with hours in excess of 40 hours per week when needed.  
• Ability to take ownership of the entire leasing process from tenant move out, property turn, listing, re-leasing and tenant move in. 
• Experience with “staging” properties a bonus, but not required
• Bi-Lingual English/Spanish a bonus, but not required 
• Property management certification and or Real Estate Lic. a bonus, but not required
• Ability to remain flexible and efficient in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to effectively multitask while analyzing and solving problems.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• At least two years of experience as property manager or leasing agent.

Physical Requirements: 

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and perform some travel.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs., pushing and pulling abilities.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities, as these may change, and/or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

"We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law."