Leasing Agent
About the job
- At least 1 year of apartment-industry experience is preferred.
- Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills are required.
- Strong sales, leasing, and marketing abilities are required.
- A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are required.
- Knowledge of Fair Housing compliance is required.
- Must be willing to work weekends.
- Advertise and market available apartment units to prospective residents.
- Respond to inquiries and provide accurate information about pricing, availability, and community features.
- Show available units to prospective renters and explain leasing terms and community policies.
- Conduct application screenings, including background and credit checks, to ensure applicants qualify.
- Maintain positive communication and relationships with current residents.
- Support property goals through effective leasing techniques and resident-retention strategies.
- Comply with federal Fair Housing laws and applicable local regulations.
- A proactive and energetic approach to leasing.
About the company
Richmark Properties manages apartment communities for property owners and investors in Texas and Oklahoma, serving the residents who rent homes at those properties. Its third-party management service adapts marketing and operations to each community, reflecting differences in owners' priorities and residents' needs. Owners receive monthly financial statements with explanations of budget differences, along with income analysis that tracks unpaid rent, lease expirations and local rental rates. This gives clients an operating view of their properties alongside the financial results of their investment. Richmark began managing properties in 1989 and is headquartered in Midlothian, Texas.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Midlothian, TX
Founded
1989
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Employees get practical development: Richmark pairs a mentor program with on-site and instructor-led training.
- Housing costs receive direct support: Richmark lists a rent discount program among employee benefits.
- Leasing pay rewards repeat business: Richmark's Houston agent listing includes monthly leasing and renewal bonuses.
What critics are saying
- Spending has owner-facing limits: Richmark permits service improvements within defined cost guidelines and management scope.
- Richmark's Houston maintenance listing requires applicants to have their own tools for general repairs.
- Maintenance work extends beyond weekdays: Richmark's Houston technician listing requires on-call rotation and weekend availability.
What makes Richmark Properties unique
- Richmark's owners hold executive control: Sandra Prikryl is CEO, while Julie Lewis oversees finance and human resources.
- Turnarounds shape Richmark's expertise: regional manager Jose Escobar specializes in distressed acquisitions and extensive apartment renovations.
- Richmark forecasts vacancies for owners: its weekly reports project occupancy trends four weeks ahead.
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