Full Status Rental Agent - Bellville, Parow & surrounds at Pam Golding Properties

Main Purpose of the Job    

• We have an exciting position for an experienced Residential Rental Agent in Bellville, Parow and Surrounding Area. It is a great opportunity to join a dynamic rentals office with an existing, portfolio in a high end market.
• Applicants must have a valid drivers license and own reliable transport as well as own laptop and access to reliable wifi.

Key Responsibilities    

• Canvassing and listing new rental stock;
• Managing the maintenance of rental properties to ensure that they are well maintained;
• Showing vacant units to prospective tenants, answering their questions about the property and area, and processing lease applications;
• Conducting background checks on prospective tenants to ensure that they have suitable financial backgrounds, employment histories, and criminal records;
• Reviewing applications and other documentation to determine if applicants meet criteria specified by landlords;
• Negotiating lease terms with tenants on behalf of landlords;
• Preparing lease agreements for signature by both parties, including landlords and tenants;
• Maintaining rental property inventories by conducting inspections of each unit on a regular basis;
• Doing and recording comprehensive ingoing and outgoing property inspections when lease commence / terminate;
• Dealing with and resolving landlord / tenant queries and disputes;
• Managing monthly rental payments and follow up on arrear rental payments;

Key Competencies    

• Superior negotiation skills;
• A high level of integrity, credibility and ethics are all non-negotiable;
• Strong planning and organising skills with an eye for detail;
• Self-motivated, energetic and passionate about Rentals;
• Excellent communicator;
• Mature and professional, with the ability to cope with pressure and setbacks is an important skill in our industry;
• Willingness to work outside of normal working hours.

Education & Experience    

• At least 4 – 5 years’ experience as a rental agent or sales agent will count in your favour;
• Own laptop and access to reliable internet/WIFI is essential;
• Registration with the PPRA (Property Practitioner’s Regulatory Authority) is compulsory and a valid, Fidelity Fund Certificate.

Knowledge & Skills Required    

• Knowledge of the Bellville, Parow and surrounding area would be beneficial but not compulsory;