Leasing Agent (TEMPORARY)

Chavezfoundation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 24,796 - 26,174; Full time

Job summary

A property management organization is seeking a Leasing Agent to assist in maintaining property operations in Houston, TX. The role focuses on leasing, marketing, and resident relations to achieve full occupancy. Key responsibilities include interviewing tenants, processing lease agreements, and ensuring compliance with various housing regulations. Candidates should have experience with LIHTC regulations and familiarity with property management software like Yardi. The position offers a wage between $18.00-$19.00 per hour, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in working with LIHTC regulations/forms.
• Knowledge of property management software like Yardi is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the property manager in leasing and resident relations.
• Interview prospective tenants and process lease agreements.
• Handle bookkeeping and maintenance arrangements.
• Communicate with residents and compile property listings.

Skills

Experience in working with LIHTC/Tax Credit/HUD/Section 8 regulations/forms

Yardi or comparable property management software knowledge

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. This position will be split between 2 properties at 304 Tidwell Road, Houston, TX 77022 & 1430 Upland Drive, Houston, TX 77043.

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
• Yardi or comparable property management software knowledge preferred

Wage

$18.00-$19.00 per hour DOE

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.