Overview:
Seeking a self-motivated, detail oriented, and forward-thinking individual to assist our leasing, maintenance, and finance departments with their work loads. This role would require strong communication skills and a team player mentality. With daily interactions with prospects, tenants, and owners, this job is suited for someone who enjoys communicating with people and is process oriented. This position offers the ability to cross-train between each of our departments and the growth potential for promotion to a department role.
The ideal person for this role would be:
- A friendly, flexible person with a desire to help others and solve problems.
- Someone who wants to learn how property management works and have a career in property management.
Company Core Values
- Think - We bring a resilient, optimistic, and forward-thinking mindset.
- Speak - We are clear, empathetic, and timely communicators.
- Work - We are systematic, flexible, and driven workers.
- Interact - We uplift, support, and celebrate wins as a team.
Responsibilities
- Screening incoming phone calls.
- Greeting all guests that come to the office.
- Answering general tenant questions about leases, maintenance, and finance.
- Assisting with general secretarial tasks as needed.
- Supporting each department as needed. Some examples are shown below
In leasing department:
- Answering owners inquiries about their properties on the market.
- Answering prospect and tenants questions about the leasing process.
- Posting properties to the market for rent
- Welcome new tenants and hand off keys
In maintenance department:
- Speaking with property owners, tenants, and vendors to facilitate lining up maintenance vendors for needed property repairs.
- Drafting work orders
- Following up with vendors on the status of outstanding work orders
In finance department:
- Post deposits and rents
- Send out late notices
- Prep utility and vendor bills
Qualifications
Skills:
- Excellent communication skills
- Team player
- Sharp memory
- Ability to multi-task, problem solve, follow through and meet deadlines in a timely and organized manner
- Ability to learn new skills and processes
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Proficient typing skills
- Proficient math skills
Experience:
- Real estate experience
- Ideally worked with Appfolio, LeadSimple, or other property management software
Benefits:
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Half-days on Fridays from mid-September to mid-March
- 401(k) 3% Match
- Insurance benefits are not being offered at this time
Salary: $39,000 - $41,000 per year
Office Hours: 8:00am am 4:00pm Monday through Friday
Job Type: Full-time
Application Question(s):
- How soon are you looking to start with Apple Realty? What is your primary motivation for changing from your current job? Why does a career in property management interest you?
Ability to Commute:
- Durham, NC 27705 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Durham, NC 27705: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person