Leasing Agent

Company: Fairfield Property Management
Location: Westlake
Posted on: June 24, 2022

Job Description:

Job DescriptionJob Summary:Fairfield Property Management is currently seeking a Leasing Agent for one of our communities in Westlake, Louisiana. We are looking for an enthusiastic professional with great customer service skills to help market the property, show units to interested parties, and screen prospective renters. The Leasing Agent is the public face of our community and the liaison between the management office and current and prospective renters. Responsibilities:Duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Answering incoming telephone calls and regularly checks phone messages.
• Showing and leasing apartments.
• Processing applications and all corresponding paperwork.
• Maintaining current availability/waiting lists and contacting prospects.
• Performing general clerical duties, including maintenance of resident files.
• Purchasing office, cleaning, and maintenance supplies.
• Ensuring office video recorder and alarms are on.
• Completing activity planning.
• Maintaining current information for courtesy officers.
• Sending all purchase orders, billings, on-call work orders, and/or necessary paperwork to home office.
• Investigating resident complaints/concerns.
• Accompanying pest control representatives to check on upkeep of apartments.
• Inspecting property, scheduling maintenance, cleaning, and/or repairs, picking up trash as needed.
• Ensuring all required forms are included in file and obtaining all necessary signatures. Ensuring Check-In forms are completed and signed by both parties.
• Remaining highly visible and readily available to residents and employees.
• Traveling to home office and other properties as necessary to provide support and/or resolve issues. Qualifications:
  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • Six months to one year of property management or related experience preferred.
  • Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, both verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to work in a professional, courteous, cooperative, tactful, and patient manner with residents, FPM employees, vendors, suppliers, and members of the public.
  • Self-motivated to work independently with little guidance.
  • Good time management skills. Ability to multitask, prioritize and flexibility to adjust work priorities as necessary.
  • Good organizational skills, attention to detail, and retention skills required.
  • Excellent telephone etiquette.
  • Proficient in MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, and ability to learn other software as needed; accurate typing skills; ability to proof and correct work before finalized.
  • Supervisory experience or training preferred.
  • Ability to maintain reliable transportation, a current and valid driver's license, and vehicle insurance.

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