Property Manager

Long & Foster Inc.; Fairfax (VA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Health Savings Account

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Paid Vacation

401(k) match

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Long & Foster Inc. in Fairfax, VA is seeking a Property Manager to build and maintain a balanced portfolio of residential rental properties. You will onboard new accounts, market properties, screen applicants, and coordinate lease renewals, with focus on owner communication and profitability.

You must be licensed real estate professional, able to travel daily in your own vehicle, and maintain strong accounting and organizational skills. Competitive salary and full benefits offered.

Qualifications

• College degree preferred or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Experience in real estate, preferably in residential property management and/or management related field.
• Must be licensed to practice real estate in the jurisdictions where properties are located.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to maintain a flexible schedule to include both in-office and field hours.
• Knowledge of accounting/bookkeeping fundamentals helpful.
• Knowledge of property maintenance and improvements.
• Knowledge of property rental values.
• Ability to work effectively with team members and contractors.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. and load/unload materials; daily travel in personal vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Cultivates partnerships with local real estate sales offices by marketing property management services to agents and managers.
• Onboards new accounts, including recommendations to owners on marketability, improvements, and pricing.
• Markets rental properties through MLS and advises owners on progress, feedback and applicants.
• Processes applicants for tenancy after owner consultation.
• Coordinates property surveys/inspections for lease compliance and maintenance oversight.
• Prepares management leases; collects certified funds and security deposits; monitors rents and delinquency; initiates legal actions when needed.
• Coordinates and negotiates lease renewals, including rent increases.
• Communicates with owners about actions and funds needed to maintain property.
• Maintains property files in AppFolio and updates teams on status.
• Informs owners about vacancies, activity, applications, new tenants, renewals and HOA/condo/legal matters.
• Stays informed on maintenance, inspections, and related items.

Skills

Real estate license

Real estate experience

Excellent communication

Independent work

Flexible schedule

Accounting basics

Property maintenance

Rental value knowledge

Team collaboration

Physical stamina

Education

College degree

Tools

AppFolio

Job description

The property manager builds and maintains a well-balanced portfolio of properties.

Job Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Job Functions)

• Cultivates partnerships with local real estate sales offices by marketing property management services to agents and managers.
• Onboards new accounts, including providing recommendations to owners in terms of marketability, improvements, and pricing.
• Markets rental properties through the Multiple Listing Service and advises owners of progress of showings, feedback and applicants.
• Processes applicants for tenancy after obtaining screening with owner consultation.
• Conduct, coordinate and review property surveys/inspections for lease compliance, maintenance oversight and recommendation for lease renewal.
• Prepares all management leases. Assures that certified funds and security deposit have been collected. Monitors unpaid rents and assures delinquency notices are sent. Recommends initiation of legal actions in a timely manner as needed.
• Coordinates and negotiates lease renewals, including recommended rent increases
• Communicates and advises owner in a timely manner of actions and or funds needed to maintain property.
• Maintains property files in AppFolio and keeps operations team and Customer Experience team updated on status of properties.
• Communicates with owners regarding vacancies, leasing activity, applications, new tenants, lease renewals and property legal matters such as HOA, condo or formal complaints in.
• Stays informed on maintenance, inspections, and other items that involve the property.

Performance Expectations

• Meet all performance and behavior expectations outlined in the company performance appraisal form or communicated by management.
• Perform responsibilities as directed achieving desired results within expected time frames and with a high degree of quality and professionalism.
• Establish and maintain positive and productive work relationships with all staff, customers and business partners.
• Demonstrate the behavioral and technical competencies necessary to effectively complete job responsibilities. Take personal initiative for technical and professional development.
• Follow the company HR Policy, the Code of Business Conduct and all subsidiary and department policies and procedures, including protecting confidential company information, attending work punctually and regularly, and following good safety practices in all

Qualifications

Education:

• College degree preferred or equivalent combination of training and experience

Experience:

• Experience in real estate, preferably in residential property management and/or management related field

Knowledge and Skills:

• Must be licensed to practice real estate in the jurisdictions where properties are located.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to maintain a flexible schedule to include both in-office and field hours
• Knowledge of accounting/bookkeeping fundamentals helpful
• Knowledge of accounting/bookkeeping fundamentals helpful
• Knowledge of property maintenance and improvements
• Knowledge of property rental values
• Ability to work effectively with team members and contractors
• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. and load and unload materials on to and off of vehicle
• Daily travel in personal vehicle

Wage: $60,000 - $69,000 annually; actual wage is based upon education and experience. Potential for formulary incentive plan, based on financial results.

Benefits: Full suite of benefits including Medical, Health Savings Account, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Paid Vacation (PTO), 401(k) with employer match, Flexible Spending Account, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Equal Opportunity Employer

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