HattiesburgApartments.com Updates and Information for Apartment Owners

Leasing Professional

hdickerson@southgaterealtyllc.com (heather dickerson) — Thu, 18 Aug 2022 13:54:19 GMT

Is leasing your favorite? We would love to talk to you!

SVN | Southgate Realty, LLC, Hattiesburg’s leader in apartment management and commercial real estate, has an opening for a leasing professional. This position is part time with the potential to be full time hours at two locations. It is best suited for those looking to gain experience in the real estate and management industries. Experience in leasing and multifamily operations is not necessary, but customer service experience is necessary. You must have your own transportation and proof of liability insurance coverage.

Basic Role: To show and lease apartment homes, direct community phone calls.

Relationships: Reports to the community manager. Maintains relationships with all associates, suppliers, vendors, current and prospective residents.

Wage Status: Hourly, plus commission.

Responsibilities:

· Provide superior customer service.

· Introduce and promote community living by interviewing prospective residents, recording information to ascertain needs and qualifications.

· Lease apartment homes to prospective residents, by qualifying them through community standards, ensuring all prospects are treated in accordance with federal fair housing laws.

· Verifying lease paperwork and documents, updating records as necessary.

· Process and follow up on work order requests and guest card leads.

· With community team members, organize community events and newsletter.

· Assist community manager and assistant manager where needed.

Requirements:

Overview

· Must possess strong communication and customer service skills.

· Keen attention to detail is necessary.

· Computer proficiency on Microsoft Office Suite, to include Word, Excel, and Outlook.

· Ability to apply basic concepts of math.

· Present yourself in a professional manner.

Benefits/Compensation

· Compensation is based upon experience and certification(s).

In person resumes can be delivered to SVN Southgate Realty, LLC at 1700 S. 28th Avenue, Suite C, Hattiesburg, MS 39402. You can also send resumes by fax to (601) 599-2432 or by email to KShelby@HattiesburgApartments.com.

Maintenance Technician

KShelby@HattiesburgApartments.com (Kayla Shelby) — Wed, 17 Aug 2022 21:57:02 GMT

Interested in becoming a maintenance tech? Apply Today!

SVN | Southgate Realty, LLC, Hattiesburg’s leader in apartment management and commercial real estate, has an opening for a maintenance technician.

The position is available immediately. This is a full-time, year round position. Work duties include, but are not limited to: prepping apartment homes for rental, working knowledge of plumbing, small appliance repair, carpentry, and drywall installation and patching. HVAC certification is preferred for this position. The most important qualities we are seeking are dependability, a hard working attitude, and personal accountability. Pay commensurate with experience. Benefits to include paid holidays, paid time off, and insurance benefits. The ideal candidate must have their own basic tools, vehicle available for use of hauling/transporting materials to property, and liability coverage on their vehicle.

Personal drop off of resumes to SVN | Southgate Realty, LLC at 1700 S. 28th Avenue, Suite C, Hattiesburg, MS 39402, fax to (601) 599-2432 or through email at KShelby@SVN.com .

Multi-Family Community Manager

KShelby@HattiesburgApartments.com (Kayla Shelby) — Wed, 17 Aug 2022 21:34:06 GMT

Currently hiring a Multi-Family Community Manager & it could be YOU!

SVN | Southgate Realty, LLC, Hattiesburg’s leader in apartment management and commercial real estate, has a potential opening for a community manager. This is a full-time, year round position, and applicant must live on site.

Basic Role: Fully responsible for all day to day property operations, overseeing and enhancing the value of the community. Supervises entire on-site staff, including contractors.

Relationships: Reports to the district/regional manager(s). Maintains relationships with all associates, suppliers, vendors, current and prospective residents.

Wage Status: Exempt, ineligible for overtime.

Responsibilities:

Financial

· Demonstrate ability to understand financial goals, operate asset in owners’ best interest in accordance with company policies and procedures.

· Maintain accurate records of all community transactions and submit on timely basis( move-in, move-outs, security deposit transmittals, 3 days, etc.)

· Ensure that all rents and late fees/check charges are collected, posted, and deposited in a timely manner.

· Generate necessary legal action, documents, and process in accordance with State and company guidelines.

· Provide constant vendor/contractor communications concerning scheduling, billing, repair, and overall relations.

· Ensure that all accounts payable invoices are submitted to the corporate office for payment on time, including petty cash report if applicable.

Leasing

· Ensure community is rented to fullest capacity.

· Utilize marketing strategies to secure prospective residents, including entering and tracking of guest cards.

· Confirm techniques being utilized are effective in closing.

· Ensure the gathering of information about market competition and reasons for move-outs.

· Continually monitor and analyze traffic logs, conversion ratios, renewal information, marketing data, etc.

· Represent the company in a professional manner at all times.

Administrative

· Prepare and/or implement procedures and systems with company guidelines to ensure orderly, efficient workflow.

· Confirm all leases and corresponding paperwork are completed and input into Appfolio accurately, and within a timely manner.

· Ensure current resident files are properly maintained.

· Ensure all administrative paperwork is accurate, complete, and submitted prior to due dates.

· Ensure proper response and handling of all community emergencies with staff, residents, buildings, vendors, etc., within company guidelines to minimize liabilities.

Resident Retention

· Deal with resident concerns and requests on timely basis to ensure resident satisfaction with management.

· Develop and/or implement resident retention programs.

· Ensure distribution of all company or community-issued notices.

· Consistently implement policies of the community.

Maintenance

· Maintain community appearance and ensure that repairs are documented and completed on timely basis. This is to include Quarterly Property Inspections.

· Assure quality of move-in ready apartment homes.

· Ensure that all service requests are recorded and communicated properly.

Safety

· Learn and ensure compliance with all company, local, state, and federal safety rules.

· Ensure any unsafe conditions are corrected in a timely manner.

Requirements:

Overview

· Demonstrate ability to apply principles of logival thinking to define problems, collect pertinent data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and initiate appropriate course(s) of action.

· Effectively convey ideas, images, and goals to a diverse group of personalities.

· Must posess a positive attitude and the ability to smile under all circumstances.

· Competence in personal computer skills, keyboard, internet search, basic math, Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Outlook, and Excel; as well as, Appfolio.

· Be able to work evenings and weekends.

· Present self in a neat, clean, and profession manner at all times throughout the work day and/or whenever present at the community.

· Comply with expectations as demonstrated in the Employee Handbook.

Driving/Traveling Requirements

· Frequent need to utilize personal transportation to inspect/repair apartment community and purchase items necessary for the repair or replacement.

· Must have valid driver’s license and automobile insurance.

Benefits/Compensation

· Paid Personal Time Off. Time is based on length of employment.

· Compensation is based upon experience and certification(s).

To submit your resume, please fax to (601) 599-2432 or through email at KShelby@HattiesburgApartments.com.

Maintenance Position Available

hdickerson@southgaterealtyllc.com (heather dickerson) — Thu, 20 May 2021 15:14:16 GMT

We are looking for an experienced Maintenance Technician to add to our growing team!

SVN | Southgate Realty, LLC, Hattiesburg’s leader in apartment management and commercial real estate, has a potential opening for a maintenance technician. This is a full-time, year round position.

Basic Role: Maintains physical condition of property. Assists in all other types of maintenance. General maintenance experience preferred and attendance is a must.

Relationships: Reports to the maintenance supervisor and manager(s). Maintains relationships with all associates, suppliers, vendors, current and prospective residents.

Responsibilities:

Corrective Maintenance

· Satisfies service request per work order, following company procedures. If necessary enters at resident’s convenience. Makes repairs, cleans up thoroughly, observes condition of apartment, and reports any unusual circumstances to management.

· Assists with apartment punch out procedures: services appliances, plumbing, electrical fixtures. Repairs or replaces old and faulty parts, including re-keying of locks.

Preventative Maintenance

· Makes regular inspections of grounds, buildings, plumbing, electrical fixtures, appliances, and any other major equipment. Checks for appearance and cleanliness, checks for structural cracks, excessive wear, and faulty parts.

· Makes repairs or replacements, as necessary and with approval of manager.

Emergency Maintenance

· Performs on call service for emergencies when assigned.

· Has thorough knowledge of power, water, and gas turnoffs, clean-out traps, fire extinguishers, and hydrants.

· Follows all company emergency procedures.

Other

· Picks up trash on community.

· Assists in maintaining inventory of tools, equipment, supplies, and general cleanliness or organization of storage areas.

· Reports all needed repairs to manager.

· Adherence of all company policies and fair housing laws to protect the integrity and liability of the owner and/or managing agent(s) of the community.

Qualifications/ Skills

Must be able to diagnose problems with and make repairs of :

· Major appliances

· Basic- Intermediate plumbing and electrical.

· Sheet rock

· General carpentry

· Pest control

· Basic-Intermediate roofing and gutters, sidewalks and parking.

· Thorough knowledge of tools and their uses.

· Ability to read and follow any assembly installation or repair instructions including wiring schematics or diags.

· Strong customer service attitude.

· Ability to perform basic mathematical functions.

· HVAC Certification preferred.

· Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time, climb stairs and ladders, lift a minimum of 50 lbs, and be able to multitask freely.

Driving/Traveling Requirements

· Frequent need to utilize personal transportation to inspect/repair apartment community and purchase items necessary for the repair or replacement.

· Must have valid driver’s license and automobile insurance.

Working Conditions: Exposure to any number of elements to include but not limited to: dust, dirt, snow, rain, ice, hot and cold weather, etc.

Benefits/Compensation

· Health, Dental, and Life Insurance

· Paid Vacation, Sick, and Personal time is accrued. Time is based on length of employment.

· Compensation is based upon experience and certification(s).

Please email your resumes to SVNSouthgateHumanResources@gmail.com.

We're Growing Again!

hdickerson@southgaterealtyllc.com (heather dickerson) — Wed, 10 Feb 2021 16:49:13 GMT

Come join our team!

SVN | Southgate Realty, LLC, Hattiesburg’s leader in apartment management and commercial real estate is growing and currently looking for a Leasing Professional for our premiere community- The Lakes at Turtle Creek Apartment Homes.

Leasing Professional

This position's hours cover 20-30 hours a week, and is best suited for those looking to gain experience in the real estate and management industries. Experience is not required. Advancement to other positions is possible.

Basic Role: To show and lease apartment homes, direct community phone calls.

Relationships: Reports to the community manager. Maintains relationships with all associates, suppliers, vendors, current and prospective residents.

Wage Status: Hourly with leasing bonuses.

Responsibilities:

• Provide superior customer service.

• Introduce and promote community living by interviewing prospective residents, recording information to ascertain needs and qualifications.

• Lease apartment homes to prospective residents, by qualifying them through community standards, ensuring all prospects are treated in accordance with federal fair housing laws.

• Verifying lease paperwork and documents, updating records as necessary.

• Process and follow up on work order requests and guest card leads.

• With community team members, organize community events and newsletter.

• Assist community manager and assistant manager where needed.

Requirements:

Overview

• Must possess strong communication and customer service skills.

• Keen attention to detail is necessary.

• Computer proficiency on Microsoft Office Suite, to include Word, Excel, and Outlook.

• Ability to apply basic concepts of math.

• Present yourself in a professional manner.

Benefits/Compensation

• Compensation is based upon experience and certification(s).

If you believe you have what it takes to become a valued member of our team, please email your resume to SVNSouthgateHumanResources@gmail.com. No phone calls, please.