Assistant Property Manager

Assistant Property Manager

Cumberland, MD

• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Competitive Compensation
• Health Insurance

Job Summary - Must have Real Estate License

We are seeking a dynamic Assistant Property Manager to join the team at our successful property management company in Cumberland, MD. The Assistant Property Manager is responsible for directly managing all aspects of their assigned residential properties. As a successful Assistant Property Manager, your goals are to maintain high occupancy rates, maximize profitability, and maintain a high level of satisfaction for both the property owner and tenant.

If you are passionate about making a difference in people’s lives and thriving in a fast‑paced environment, we’d like to meet you.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all lease files are accurate, complete, and organized.
• Ongoing visiting homes for vacant property inspections, take photos and perform occupancy checks.
• Follow all Equal Housing Opportunity guidelines, local laws, and company policies.
• Accept application fees and security deposit payments from future residents and follow procedure regarding documentation and storage of payments.
• Manage all aspects of assigned properties and client base.
• Source and build relationships with prospective clients to expand business opportunities.
• Accomplish financial objectives by collecting rents; paying bills; forecasting requirements; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective action.
• Maintain properties by investigating and resolving tenant complaints; enforcing rules of occupancy; inspecting units and completing repairs; planning turnovers; contracting with vendors.
• Expand properties managed by prospecting for owners to manage properties on their behalf. Create and negotiate property management agreements.
• Contracts with tenants by creating and negotiating leases; collecting rent and security deposit.
• Secure properties by establishing and enforcing precautionary policies and procedures; responding to emergencies.
• Prepare reports and presentations by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends.
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
• Accomplish organization goals by accepting ownership for new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value and increase productivity.

Prerequisites

• Must possess a valid driver’s license, personal cell phone, and automobile.
• On-call, after‑hours support as needed; availability to show properties on evenings and one weekend day as needed.
• Must have and maintain an active real estate license in the state in which the applicant is applying.
• Provide recommendations to the leadership for modifications to any area of the operating program in order to improve the overall experience.
• Maintain a positive and professional relationship with tenants and staff.
• Provide outstanding customer service for customers and clients.
• Input service requests in accordance with company standards.
• Communicate policies and procedures.
• Create leases, owner agreements and other legal documents as needed.
• Show properties to prospective tenants and inform them of all available amenities.
• Hold open houses.
• Qualify prospective tenants using background checks and references.
• Accept rental payments and provide receipts.
• Respond to tenant inquiries.
• Maintain deep knowledge of the local market and housing trends.
• Negotiate leasing terms and close deals.
• Inspect properties on a regular basis and schedule necessary maintenance/repairs.
• Provide administrative support and other duties as assigned.
• Follow all Equal Housing Opportunity guidelines, local laws, and company policies.

Qualifications

• Up‑to‑date on the local real estate market.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and sales skills.
• Experience with property management software preferred.

Salary

$40,000 - $45,000 yearly ($43,000 - $45,000)

Our core values are pretty simple, just do the right thing.