Job Title: Leasing Agent
Reports To: Chief Operating Officer
Status: Full-Time
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We are a successful property management and real estate company based in Oakland, providing management services to 850+ properties throughout the Bay Area and beyond. Our motto is “Service Beyond Expectations.”
We are seeking a motivated individual to join our team for the position of Leasing Agent. The Leasing Agent works closely with owners and the rest of the team to provide high-touch service to owners and prospective residents. The successful candidate is friendly, patient, efficient, and resourceful, and experienced or the desire and aptitude to acquire the necessary knowledge to handle all leasing needs, especially in rent-controlled and eviction-controlled jurisdictions.
This role is a great starting point if you are interested in a career in real estate. No experience in the industry is needed. What you need is enthusiasm and a thirst for success!
MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Respond to leasing inquiries and leads for assigned rental units;
- Manage the scheduling and showing of rental listings distributed among the leasing team;
- Conduct tours/showings of rental listings to prospective tenants;
- Inspect assigned rental units for market readiness and create work orders as needed;
- Coordinate Unit Turns with owners and Property Care Director;
- Conduct tenant move-in/out, including move-in/out inspections;
- Prepare and send a report to other team members for the Itemized Dispositions Statement for Security Deposit;
- Draft/post advertisements for and take photographs and videos of assigned rental units;
- Review applications, gather all necessary documents from applicants, and verify rental and employment of applicants before presenting the applications to the Chief Operating Officer for review and approval;
- Conduct comparable rent analysis by researching current market rents to Broker with consent, and provide current market rent information to owners for assigned rental units;
- Updating our internal database concerning the indicated rental listings, marketing status; and
- Any other leasing tasks as assigned by the President or the Chief Operating Officer.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:
- Active California Real Estate Salesperson license in good standing;
- Self-motivated and highly organized;
- Strong verbal and written communications and negotiations skills;
- Medium to Advanced knowledge of general office computing skills;
- Cheerful, creative, and resourceful problem solver;
- Proven ability to work in a team environment/collaboratively;
- Great attention to detail; and
- Valid California Driver’s License with a clean driving record, automobile insurance (minimum coverage limits apply), and reliable means of private transportation required;
PREFERRED COMPETENCIES:
- California Certified Residential Manager certification;
- Associate or higher degree;
- Self-disciplined and self-directed personality; and
- Good sense of humor.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
- Commissions-based plus a monthly car allowance;
- Company-provided training, including CCRM, as well as maintenance of certification and license;
- Medical;
- Dental;
- Vision;
- 401(k);
- Life insurance;