What is a community assistant/leasing agent and how to become one

Key steps to become a community assistant/leasing agent

1. Explore community assistant/leasing agent education requirements

   Most common community assistant/leasing agent degrees

   Bachelor's

   72.3 %

   Associate

   13.2 %

   High School Diploma

   7.9 %

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2. Start to develop specific community assistant/leasing agent skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Customer Service	30.02%
   Community Events	8.03%
   Rent Payments	6.08%
   Front Desk	5.96%
   Resident Events	5.94%

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3. Complete relevant community assistant/leasing agent training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 3-6 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New community assistant/leasing agents learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a community assistant/leasing agent based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real community assistant/leasing agent resumes.

4. Research community assistant/leasing agent duties and responsibilities

   • Post on Craigslist, manage and maintain insurance, pest control, and electric accounts for all residents.
   • Prepare yearly operating expense settlements, cam reconciliations, real estate and insurance reimbursement reconciliations.
   • Generate a comprehensive strategy that combines reductions in property amenities, staffing retention and adjustments, financial projections and marketing programs.

5. Apply for community assistant/leasing agent jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a community assistant/leasing agent job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams