Leasing Agent

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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
: $18.00 per hour DOE
*** Plus commissions and benefits including medical, dental, vision, vacation, sick leave and more!***

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.