Real estate leasing managers set up the lease or rental efforts of an apartment community and properties not in co-ownership and also manage the leasing staff. They produce, track and manage file leasing deposits and documents. They oversee the lease administration and prepare tenancy budgets on an annual and monthly basis. They also actively promote the vacancies available in order to get new residents, show properties to potential tenants and are present to conclude contracts between landlords and tenants when dealing with private property.

Tasks

Tasks include -
(a) Obtaining information about properties to be sold or leased, the circumstances of their owner and the needs of prospective buyers or tenants;
(b) Showing properties to be sold or leased to prospective buyers or tenants and explaining terms of sale or conditions of rent or lease;
(c) Facilitating negotiations with tenants and owners on rents and fees;
(d) Drawing up leasing and sale agreements and estimating costs;
(e) Arranging signing of lease agreements and transfer of property rights;
(f) Collecting rent and bond monies on behalf of owner and inspecting properties before, during and after tenancies;
(g) Ensuring the availability of workers to perform maintenance of the properties.