Property Manager

HomeServices of America•Silver Spring, MD

22d•$54,000 - $70,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The property manager builds and maintains a well-balanced portfolio of properties. This role involves cultivating partnerships with local real estate sales offices, onboarding new accounts, and marketing rental properties. The property manager will process applicants, conduct property inspections, prepare management leases, and coordinate lease renewals. Communication with owners regarding property status, vacancies, and legal matters is crucial. Maintaining property files and staying informed on property maintenance are key responsibilities.

Requirements

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 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

Nice To Haves

College degree preferred or equivalent combination of training and experience
Experience in real estate, preferably in residential property management and/or management related field
Knowledge of accounting/bookkeeping fundamentals helpful

Responsibilities

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.
Stays informed on maintenance, inspections, and other items that involve the property.