If this report is correct then we could be switching from a renter’s market to a landlord’s market. That means that concessions are going to go down and rents are going to go up.
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Now might be the time to change apartments…
Saturday, August 14th, 2010Monthly Calendar of Austin Events
Saturday, August 7th, 2010While the dates change, there are plenty of annual events that happen in every month. The dates will obviously change every year so please check the link and/or the phone number before you head out.
January
Red Eye Regatta – The Austin Yacht Club rings in the new year with boat races on Lake Travis
FronteraFest – Hyde Park Theatre does five weeks of alternative theatre
Austin Boat Show – Exactly what it sounds like
February
Carnaval Brasilero – Austin has the largest Carnaval celebration outside of Brazil
Mardi Gras – Another big transplanted party.
March
South by Southwest – The music, film, and interactive conference that has become one of the signature Austin events
Star of Texas Fair and Rodeo – Probably exactly what you would imagine. Rodeos, livestock, carnival rides, and heart stopping food
Zilker Park Kite Festival – Professional and amateur kite-flyers gather once a year to show off their wares
Texas Guitar Show – Consumer guitar show
April
Eeyore Birthday Party – An outdoor celebration of the grumpy Winnie the Pooh character. A bohemian festival that has become a way of raising money for non-profits.
Austin Reggae Festival – Music, arts, and Jamaican food all weekend on Auditorium Shores
May
O. Henry Pun-Off World Championships – Yeah. Its a competition for the best pun.
Old Pecan Street Arts Festival – Biannual live music, arts, crafts, and food show on Sixth Street.
June
Republic of Texas Biker Rally – The state’s largest rally attracts Harley riders from all over the country
July
Austin Symphony Fourth of July Concert and Fireworks – The biggest concert and fireworks show in town attracts thousands to Auditorium Shores every year
August
Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival – If August wasn’t hot enough, you will get plenty of opportunities to taste and buy hot sauce from pros and amateurs
September
Austin City Limits – This weekend of music is arguably what put Austin on the map for most people. Whatever time of year you are reading this…go ahead and try and get your tickets.
Old Pecan Street Arts Festival – Biannual live music, arts, crafts, and food show on Sixth Street
Chilympiad – Men’s state cookoff championship.
Austin Shakespeare Festival – Just what it sounds like. Professional theatre with an emphasis on the plays of William Shakespeare.
October
Austin Film Festival – One of the top film festivals in the country – it shows top billed movies as well as indies.
Halloween on Sixth Street – It will be crowded but I guarantee you will see some of the most imaginative creative costumes ever.
November
Austin Celtic Festival – Two days of all things Celtic
Wurstfest – Week long celebration of all things sausage. Funner than that may sound.
December
Trail of Lights – a mile long display of lights and your chance to spin under the largest Christmas tree in Austin. Budget cuts threaten this every year, so make sure you go while you still can
Armadillo Christmas Bazaar – Like everything else Austin….live music, arts, food and gifts.
APD cracks down on apartment crime
Thursday, October 22nd, 2009Austin apartment jobs this week – Oct 4
Sunday, October 4th, 2009Need an Assistant Property Manager with AMSI (Dessau Road in Austin)
Fast paced and growing multi-family residential management company seeks a full-time Assistant Property Manager for the Austin area. ONLY EXPERIENCED CANDIDATES IN THE APARTMENT INDUSTRY NEED APPLY. Candidate must be able to warmly greet prospective residents, qualify and determine needs and preferences, professionally present community and specific apartments while providing features and benefits. Candidates must have AMSI DOS experience and be considered intermediate to advance in their skills to be qualified. They must have basic office skills such as be able to operate a computer fax machine, copier, vacuum, telephone, and other basic clerical office equipment. The candidate must have strong organizational and follow up skills. The position assists the Property Manager with all property operations, duties include, but are not limited to, the bookkeeping of rent and collections, handling all incoming calls, accepting service requests and promptly routing to maintenance. Hours of the position require some weekend work. Qualified applicants must successfully pass pre-employment criminal investigations and drug screens. We offer a competitive wages, incentives, and a complete benefits package. If interested, please send your resume and salary requirements to Tanya@davisdevga.com
Full Time Apartment Manager (Riverside and IH 35)
This small real estate investment, consulting, and property management firm is seeking an administrative multi-tasker capable of looking after a property with 106 units; and learning and mastering a diverse set of site associate as well as certain management skills. This position reports to and interfaces directly with the Property Owner as well as the Property Management firm. Needs to be articulate in English, and bi-lingual Spanish is preferred. Hours are M-F, 9-5; some Saturday leasing. Casual offices, flexible scheduling, nice people. AMSI experience preferred. Must be computer literate, with email, pdf, scanning files; and have some experience with most Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, Outlook); must be able to use all business office machines; i.e., faxes, scanners, copiers. This is a great opportunity for someone willing to take advantage of it. There is much you will learn, and those acquired skills are very transferable. If you have a couple years of college, a little business background, can manage a diverse set of tasks, and priorities; are detail oriented, willing to follow up and finish matters; and feel comfortable dealing with the public, as well as all levels of site and property management teams, then you will enjoy this job. We work smart all the time, hard when we have to, and we don’t sweat the small stuff. This is a high energy work environment (with low keyed ‘management by memo’ team; or at least that’s the goal ….. like everywhere else, there are those moments).
Apartment Manager (Cedar Park)
Great opportunity for an experienced apartment manager. Manager needed to manage 80 unit property. Duties include marketing, leasing, coordinating maintenance and make ready work, rent collection and resident retention. If you are a hard working, dependable and honest person we’d like to consider you for our management team. Bilingual Spanish preferred. Please email or fax your resume to 512-258-0135 or call 751-8124.
APARTMENT LEASING AGENT – CLASS “A” APTS (South Austin)
The company you will be joining has built, owned and managed multi-family properties for more than 40 years with a current conventional portfolio of twenty-seven A and B Class properties in Arizona (Phoenix, Scottsdale) and Texas (Dallas, San Antonio, Austin, Austin) totaling more than 10,000 units and growing. We are dedicated to providing an outstanding living experience including the highest level of maintenance and customer service to our residents.
We are looking for high achieving, responsible individuals who are detail oriented, take direction well and are motivated to sell. We pay top salary for top skills including dental, 401(k) and 85% of medical (HMO) premiums for employees, including spouse and children. The qualified candidate will lease at a property with 386 units located in South Austin/Onion Creek. Criminal background checks and drug screenings are required on all employees.
Part Time Leasing Consultant (Austin, TX)
Job Description:
The leasing consultant is a vital role in the community. The position should to generate and lease to traffic with the purpose of increasing occupancy. This position is responsible for apartment rentals, move-ins, and lease renewals. The leasing consultant provides a high level of customer service and should be an expert in obtaining product knowledge of the property and competitors.
Job Summary:
• Have a comprehensive working knowledge of all lease related documents and be able to accurately complete in a timely manner. Oversee the daily maintenance of all files.
• Inspect all pre-leased apartments prior to the resident’s scheduled move-in date.
• Understand the community and know all specials and floor plans. Create and maintain waiting lists while having a sense of urgency.
• Lease all vacant and upcoming vacant units by qualifying prospective residents in accordance with company standards and Fair Housing Guidelines.
• Responsible for “shopping” competitive properties to stay abreast of industry trends.
• Execute lease renewal procedure to maximize resident retention and coordinate all move-in dates and all changes regarding move-outs.
• Complete guest cards and follow up with prospects to increase occupancy.
• Answer incoming phone calls professionally and handle accordingly while maintaining quality customer service at all times. Welcome and show enthusiasm to all prospects, residents and vendors.
• Possess strong communication skills with an outgoing personality and meet all prospects’ needs by identifying “hot buttons” and showing them we care.
Job Requirements For This Position:
Employment Type: Part -Time – Experienced
Bilingual Required: No
Travel Required: No
Weekends: Yes – Must be able to work Wed – Sun 1PM – 6PM, Sat 10AM – 5PM, and Sun 1PM – 5PM
Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
Base Salary: Commensurate with experience
Experience:
Qualified candidates will posses a friendly outgoing personality with 1-2 years of leasing experience, excellent people skills, aptitude to improve occupancy, and excellent verbal and written skills. Must be energetic and have the enthusiasm to learn.
Additional Information:
Remington Hills has 208 Units
Apply today! This is an excellent opportunity to work for a top management company! Email resumes to mgr.remingtonhills@bhmanagement.com
Fax (512) 282-1175 or apply in person at 1601 Manchaca RD Austin, TX 78748
Wider recycling rules for Austin apartments, businesses considered
Saturday, September 19th, 2009This article has received a lot of attention already.
I wanted to focus on this part of the article
“We want to make sure everyone in Austin has the opportunity to recycle, regardless of where they work or live,” Cofer said.
Let me remind everyone that everyone in Austin does have the opportunity to recycle. They can move into one of the places that already recycles. They can work somewhere that already recycles. They want someone else to do it for them. And more importantly the want someone else to pay for it.
I’d be curious to hear what others think.
Austin apartment jobs this week – Sep 6
Sunday, September 6th, 2009Property Manager/Maintenance Coord (soco)
Property of 68 units in need of a spanish speaking Property Manager/Maintenance……person needs to live on site which means there is a 2 bedroom apartment included with a base salary plus utilities paid. I prefer a jack of all trades but does not need to be a/c certified. Make readies, vendors, marketing, rent collection, monthly owner reports, porter, and etc. Please call Kara for details 512-419-7775.
Leasing Professional (Round Rock)
Full Time Leasing Professional needed at a brand new community in Round Rock. Candidates should have sales experience, marketing and good customer service. Experience in the apartment industry is a plus, but not required. Willing to work Saturday and Sunday with 2 days off during the week.
All candidates must apply in person at the Fairway Knoll Apartments 1700 University Blvd. Round Rock, TX 78665
Leasing Consultant (Austin)
Venterra Realty Management, a national property management company, is now hiring a motivated, sales & customer service-oriented individual for our Bristol Heights Apartment community in Austin, TX.
Our ideal Leasing Consultant enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, finding a home for our prospective residents & providing excellent service to our existing residents. Our ideal candidate knows how to determine the needs of potential residents, address those needs with the right apartment home & close the sale. In addition, address concerns with residents in a friendly & professional manner.
Come join a team where your results are recognized & rewarded & where you have unlimited growth potential & career advancement. We offer top pay for our top performers & an environment where you can shine. Venterra is truly a great place for great people!
Great compensation, commissions, benefit package & rent discount at any of our communities. Must be available weekends. Bilingual & Experienced preferred.
Apply at www.venterra.jobs
Austin apartment jobs this week – Aug 30
Sunday, August 30th, 2009Leasing Professional (Round Rock)
Full Time Leasing Professional needed for large luxury apartment home community in Round Rock. Candidates should have sales experience, and strong customer service skills. Experience in the apartment industry is preferred, but not required. Strong closing skills a must.
apartment product sales/marketing director (Austin)
We are looking for an experienced sales person with a background or knowledge of the apartment
industry to promote and sell our apartment data services.
To be considered for this position you need to be an articulate, self-starter who can work independently, is organized with a
professional appearance, team player and excellent sales and follow up skills, Detail-oriented
with the ability to develop and maintain professional business relationships, proven track record with generating new business,
Reliable transportation, cell phone, high-speed Internet
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
-Prior sales and customer service experience. Experience in the apartment/leasing industry a big plus so you get the “lingo”.
-Time and desire to give 100% to this job.
Salary + commission. Full time.
You will be working from home independently on sales activities and calling on accounts
as well as visiting customers and doing sales presentations in person when necessary so must have a fully functioning home office as well as the ability
to meet project deadlines and self manage your time and activities to meet goals. The job is based out of Austin but some travel is necessary
to our other markets San Antonio, Dallas & Houston.
Please forward your resume to my email with a brief note about any extra skills or experience you have that would make you a good fit for this position.
Austin apartment jobs this week – Aug 24
Monday, August 24th, 2009Marketing Sales Consultant (MSC) (Logan’s Mill )
Seeking experienced, bi-lingual Marketing Sales Consultant (leasing) for 256 luxury apartment homes in South Austin. Qualified candidates will have strong leasing and sales experience with the ability to provide uncompromising customer service to prospects and residents alike. Come be a part of our exciting team at Logan’s Mill and have the opportunity to work for a management company that is a leader within the industry. Excellent benefits package that includes apartment discount at 25%. Please apply on-line at berkshireapartments.com or at stan.gill@bpadv.com.
Community Director (North East Austin)
Milestone Management is now accepting applications for a Community Director at Anderson Springs (325 units) in N. E. Austin. Candidates must posses at least 5 years experience in the Apartment Industry. Must be bilingual English/Spanish. Please send resumes to DKratch@milestone-mgt.com, fax 512.252.7420 or apply online at www.milestone-mgt.com. Milestone a great place to work and live. E.O.E.
Leasing Consultant (MoPac Expy & N. Mo Pac Expy)
Job Description:
UDR, at Residence at the Domain is currently looking for a Leasing Consultant to join their team! The Leasing Consultant is responsible for all activities related to apartment rentals, move-ins, and lease renewals, including generating and handling traffic, leasing apartments, qualifying prospects, preparing lease documentation, and completing move-in procedures in accordance with established UDR and Community policies and procedures. Leasing Consultants provide high quality resident service and convey resident service requests to the Maintenance Manager & other service associates.
Responsibilities:
Assist the Property Manager in gathering and compiling current market and economic information, and in preparing competitive market analyses and market trends. Handling telephone and on-site traffic, showing ready apartments, closing the sale, qualifying prospects, completing all related paperwork and activities to ensure a timely move-in. The Leasing Consultant is responsible for complying with all state, federal and/or local laws relating to Fair Housing.
Prerequisite List:
Previous customer service experience, the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment, and REALPAGE® OneSite® a plus. Prior apartment leasing strongly preferred, but will consider strong retail or sales background.
**** TO APPLY PLEASE SEND YOUR RESUME AND DESIRED COMPENSATION TO recruiter7@udr.com***
UDR
Residences at the Domain
11400 Domain Drive, Suite #114
Austin, TX 78758
F: 512.719.3413
www.UDR.com
www.domainresidences.com
Part-Time Leasing Consultant (Mopac Expy & N. Mo Pac Expy)
Job Description:
UDR, at Residence at the Domain is currently looking for a Part-Time (28 hours/week msut be available to work weekends) Leasing Consultant to join their team! The Leasing Consultant is responsible for all activities related to apartment rentals, move-ins, and lease renewals, including generating and handling traffic, leasing apartments, qualifying prospects, preparing lease documentation, and completing move-in procedures in accordance with established UDR and Community policies and procedures. Leasing Consultants provide high quality resident service and convey resident service requests to the Maintenance Manager & other service associates.
Responsibilities:
Assist the Property Manager in gathering and compiling current market and economic information, and in preparing competitive market analyses and market trends. Handling telephone and on-site traffic, showing ready apartments, closing the sale, qualifying prospects, completing all related paperwork and activities to ensure a timely move-in. The Leasing Consultant is responsible for complying with all state, federal and/or local laws relating to Fair Housing.
Prerequisite List:
Previous customer service experience, the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment, and REALPAGE® OneSite® a plus. Prior apartment leasing strongly preferred, but will consider strong retail or sales background.
**** TO APPLY PLEASE SEND YOUR RESUME AND DESIRED COMPENSATION TO recruiter7@udr.com***
UDR
Residences at the Domain
11400 Domain Drive, Suite #114
Austin, TX 78758
F: 512.719.3413
www.UDR.com
www.domainresidences.com
Austin apartment jobs this week – Aug 16
Sunday, August 16th, 2009Property Manager (Austin / Cedar Park)
An Apartment Manager is needed for an Austin / Cedar Park apartment community. Manager will be responsible for overall supervision of the property; leasing; marketing and showing apartments; posting and collecting rent; and handling evictions. Excellent customer service skills are necessary as is a positive, outgoing attitude! Experience with Rent Roll, OneSite is required; living on property is an option. Requirements include a strong customer service skills and an attitude that takes pride in doing a great job! Our company offers excellent benefits and a supportive management team. For consideration of this excellent opportunity, please send your resume to Shelly Steele at ssteele@tarantino.com. No phone calls / no recruiters, please.
Leasing Consultant — Property Management (Austin, TX)
Broadstone Great Hills Apartments, an Alliance Community in Austin, is seeking a Sales Associate/Leasing Consultant. Are you a customer service oriented person who loves to sell? Do you like working with people? Grow your career as an Alliance Sales Associate today!
Our Sales Associates are responsible for leasing apartment homes, retaining existing residents, and achieving maximum occupancy. We are looking for highly motivated individuals with a strong customer service, marketing and/or sales background.
A typical day for an Alliance Sales Associate would consist of the following duties:
-taking prospective residents on tours of the community
-following up on all traffic including walk-in, internet and telephone leads
-handling resident requests
-other office duties as requested by Business Manager.
Qualified applicants will have prior leasing experience, or prior sales & customer service expereince. High school diploma or equivalent required.
Bilingual Marketing & Leasing Consultant (North Austin)
Bilingual English/Spanish leasing and marketing consultant is needed to join our team marketing and floating between two apartment communities in North Austin to lease. The primary role of the marketing and leasing consultant is to market, tour and showcase our apartment homes, provide legendary customer service, generate traffic, and execute leases! We are looking for an outgoing, dynamic individual with exceptional grassroots marketing initiatives and outstanding sales abilities. One must be creative, hard working, intelligent, analytical, organized, and possess the ability to work in a fast paced environment. Please submit resume for review. This position requires a flexible schedule including Sunday afternoons to work approximatley 30 hours a week. This is an excellent opportunity to join a leader in the multi-family industry for 50 years and begin a serious career.
DYNAMIC LEASING CONSULTANTS DESIRED (NW Austin, Texas )
CWS Apartment Homes is seeking leasing consultants for properties in the northwest area of Austin. This is a rewarding and challenging career for the ideal candidate. Weekends are a must as is longer work day flexibility. This is more than a job, this is a career that can lead to phenomenal results and work satisfaction. We work best with passionate, committed individuals seeking long-term career achievement. Please see below for a more detailed description and visit us at www.cwsapartments.com or www.cwsjobs.com. Please submit cover letters and resumes to ssims@cwsapartments.com or fax to 512.342.0744.
The primary role of the Leasing Consultant is to promote leasing, retention, and occupancy for the community while promoting resident satisfaction. Our leasing team is very sales and customer service driven. We strive to create a lasting influence on visitors, prospects, and residents. As a Leasing Consultant, you manage your own success by attaining leasing goals, such as occupancy and rent growth, and by building a rapport with prospects and residents.
Our investment in you includes great pay, outstanding training, and excellent benefits like medical, dental, vision, life, 401(k), apartment discounts, and more! EOE
On Site Property Manager (N Austin)
An On-site Apartment Manager is needed for a small apartment complex in North Austin. Manager will be responsible
a) overall supervision of the property;
b) leasing; marketing and showing apartments;
c) posting and collecting rent;
d) handling evictions.
Apartment management experience is required. For immediate consideration of this excellent opportunity, please send your resume