Sales Real estate market analysis Residential report writing Fair housing regulations Contracts Principles of real estate management
Sales positions, such as at a car dealership or retail store Hospitality services, such as hotel management Customer service, including positions within a corporate office, legal firm, etc.
You must be at least 18 years old You must be a high school graduate, or equivalent You must complete an approved leasing agent course and/or examination. Payment of a license fee
The real estate laws of your area Real estate appraisal Real estate finance Human resources Business law Business economics Financial management
Some leasing consultants work solely with residential properties, some solely with commercial properties, and other with a combination of the two. Some leasing agents work strictly with a particular site, such as an apartment complex, to lease units at that site. Others work for a property management company that may lease units at many locations. It is a good idea to have a sense of the tenants in your area by knowing the answers to questions like: What kind of businesses are common in your area? What is the median age and family size in a residential unit in your area? Are short-term or long-term leases the standard?
The informational interview is an occasion to ask questions about the tasks and responsibilities of a leasing consultant, and also an opportunity to network with others in the field of real estate. This may help you to find a job as a leasing consultant. You might also ask about average salaries for leasing consultants in your area. Keep in mind that many consultants work on commission. This means that a consultant’s base salary may seem relatively low, but commissions based on the properties he or she successfully leases to tenants would supplement it. Commission rates may also be negotiable. Some information on real estate jobs is also available online from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and other sources. [13] X Research source [14] X Trustworthy Source US Bureau of Labor Statistics U. S. government agency that collects and reports labor-related information Go to source
Responsibility A willingness to lease fairly and ethically Courtesy and good customer service skills Excellent oral and written communication skills Conflict resolution skills (to help handle any tenant issues that may arise) Attention to detail The ability to understand and process leases and other property-related documents Knowledge of the local real estate market and tenant needs The ability to work independently and/or travel, such as to take prospective tenants to visit a property
There may be a fee associated with the certification course and/or examination. Certification courses may be offered in-person, online, on-demand, or in a hybrid format. Certification may require a certain number of hours of coursework, and/or an examination. Contact the relevant real estate association for details. The NALP certification course requires you to have worked as a leasing consultant for at least six months you can become certified, although you can begin taking this course before you have six months’ experience. Some BOMA courses are targeted toward leasing agents and property managers with 3-5 years experience.
