Leasing Agent Internship

At Real Property Management Richmond Metro, our proven experience and industry leadership have given us the edge in developing top-tier property management professionals. As a franchisee of one of the largest residential management corporations in the United States, we have the training and support to take you from a job to a career.

**MUST BE CURRENTLY ENROLLED IN A 4 YEAR COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY. This is a PAID INTERNSHIP that goes from April/May- August 2020. A great opportunity to get a glimpse into the Real Estate and Property Management world!

The Leasing Agent Intern is responsible for direct interaction with prospective and current customer tenants. This position is often the face of Real Property Management RPM Richmond Metro The role touches the leasing process from introduction through occupancy, and is responsible for maintaining trust and communication from onboarding of the resident through the duration of their tenancy.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Handling inquiries from prospective tenants

Recording and maintaining prospective tenant information in the agency database

Partnering with the Property Manager to prepare advertisements for available rental properties

Maintaining an accurate, up-to-date record of available rental properties

Demonstrating available rental properties to prospective tenants

Responsible to submit weekly feedback from prospective renters for vacant properties

Entering lease agreements/creating leases

Attending and participating in office meetings

Attending and participating in training sessions as directed by the Manager

Adhering to all procedures required in this role

Providing feedback for and participating in continuous improvement of procedures and processes

Other duties as assigned

KEY ATTRIBUTES

Highly detail oriented and organized in work

Must have strong analytical thinking and troubleshooting skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a customer service focus

Ability to act and operate independently with minimal daily direction from manager to accomplish objectives

Proficiency with email and Microsoft Office applications

Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees, management, and external agencies to maximize performance, creativity, problem solving, and results

The Leasing Agent Intern is highly organized with strong time management skills and an understanding of prioritization. Naturally driven to provide excellent customer service and to instill trust, the Leasing Agent Intern is a natural communicator with good negotiation skills, the ability to work independently, and a professional demeanor.

REQUIREMENTS

Computer proficiency—Microsoft Office

Some experience in sales/marketing or a service-related industry

Local area knowledge

Managing referrals across departments

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

Monthly leasing targets met

Established customer service standards maintained