Leasing Agent

Chavezfoundation; Mercedes (TX); On-site; USD 17,908 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

Chavezfoundation is seeking a Leasing Agent in Mercedes, Texas, responsible for assisting the property manager with leasing, marketing, and resident relations. Key duties include interviewing tenants, managing lease agreements, handling bookkeeping, and preparing occupancy reports. Candidates should have experience with LIHTC/Tax Credit/HUD/Section 8 regulations and knowledge of property management software. The wage is $13.00 to $15.00 hourly, depending on experience, with a shift from Monday to Friday, 9 AM - 1 PM.

Qualifications

• Experience in working with LIHTC/Tax Credit/HUD/Section 8 regulations/forms.
• Knowledge of property management software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist property manager in maintaining property operations with a focus on leasing.
• Interview prospective tenants and record their information.
• Complete lease forms and collect rental deposits.
• Handle bookkeeping functions and manage tenant accounts.
• Prepare occupancy reports and manage tenant issues.
• Conduct property inspections and arrange necessary maintenance.

Tools

Yardi

Job description

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.

• 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.

Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

• Experience in working with LIHTC/Tax Credit/HUD/Section 8 regulations/forms
• Yardi or comparable property management software knowledge preferred

Wage

$13.00 to $15.00 Hourly DOE

Shift

M-F / 9am - 1pm

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.