Leasing Agent

LHH; Sonoma (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K plan

Commuter benefits

Job summary

A property management firm is seeking a Leasing Agent to support day-to-day operations of properties in Sonoma, California. Responsibilities include leasing apartments, maintaining tenant files, and assisting the Property Manager with recertification processes. Candidates should have 1-2 years of experience in affordable housing and proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and a 401K plan, among other offerings.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in affordable housing and/or property management required.
• HUD and Tax Credit experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with leasing apartments, move-ins, and move-outs.
• Manage tenant files and address tenant concerns and complaints.
• Support the Property Manager with recertification process.
• Prepare work orders for maintenance staff.
• Support the Property Manager with recertification process, including HUD updates and timely billing to HUD.
• Assist with collection of monthly rent and processing deposits.
• Prepare documents for accounting and administrative processing.
• Act as Property Manager in their absence.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Affordable housing experience

Property management

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Proficiency in Microsoft Word

Strong computer skills

Tools

Yardi software

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Locations: This role supports three properties. A car may be needed since the sites are spaced apart, but you will receive a set weekly schedule so you won’t be expected to travel between properties on the same day.

• Sebastopol, CA
• 2 locations in Sonoma, CA

The Leasing Agent supports the day-to-day operations of the property and serves as backup for the Property Manager when needed.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with leasing apartments, move-ins, and move-outs.
• Maintain waiting list database, filing system, and leasing/occupancy reports.
• Manage tenant files and address tenant concerns and complaints.
• Prepare work orders for maintenance staff.
• Support the Property Manager with the recertification process, including updates to software programs, HUD updates, and timely billing to HUD.
• Assist with collection of monthly rent and processing deposits.
• Prepare documents for accounting and administrative processing.
• Act as Property Manager in their absence.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications: Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in affordable housing and/or property management required.
• HUD and Tax Credit experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word required; Yardi experience preferred.
• Strong computer skills in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook); knowledge of Yardi software a plus.

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.