Property Manager

Job Description Property Manager

Location: Sumter, South Carolina
Employment Type: Full-Time
Pay: $18 and up, based on experience 

Job Summary

We are seeking a dependable, organized, and customer-focused Property Manager to oversee the daily operations of residential rental properties. This individual will manage tenant relations, coordinate property maintenance, oversee rent collection, manage leasing activities, and ensure that rental properties are maintained in good condition while complying with applicable South Carolina laws and regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Tenant Relations: Serve as the primary point of contact for tenants, address concerns, respond to complaints, and resolve issues professionally.
• Rent Collection: Monitor rent payments, maintain accurate records, follow up on past-due accounts, and coordinate appropriate collection procedures.
• Leasing Management: Advertise available rental units, schedule property showings, process rental applications, coordinate lease agreements, and manage move-ins and move-outs.
• Property Maintenance: Coordinate routine maintenance, repairs, emergency service requests, and communication with contractors and vendors.
• Property Inspections: Conduct regular inspections, document property conditions, identify maintenance needs, and follow up on repairs.
• Financial Management: Track rental income and property expenses, maintain accurate financial records, assist with budgeting, and prepare reports as needed.
• Lease Enforcement: Ensure tenants comply with lease terms and property policies while handling lease violations according to applicable laws.
• Legal Compliance: Maintain compliance with South Carolina landlord-tenant laws, fair housing requirements, and applicable local housing regulations.
• Recordkeeping: Maintain organized tenant files, lease documents, inspection reports, maintenance records, and payment histories.
• Vacancy Management: Help minimize vacancies by coordinating unit turnover, ensuring properties are ready for occupancy, and supporting tenant retention efforts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional education in business, real estate, or property management preferred.
• Previous residential property management, leasing, or real estate experience preferred.
• Knowledge of rental property operations, lease administration, and tenant relations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and time-management abilities.
• Basic bookkeeping and financial recordkeeping skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and property management software preferred.
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally.