Pros
- If lucky, you may get a property with a great manager. Most places do not, but I did - You learn to master CRM - You can hone your sales abilities with custom tours - YOU can build a skill set on your own, just take on the project you desire: event planning, marketing, etc - Corporate office is responsive - Flexibility with your work schedule - Ability to create your day-to-day schedule - Commission CAN be good if your property is in the right neighborhood
Cons
- Compared to other property management companies, the commission tier is terrible. You barely start seeing 4 figure commissions once you lease 10+ apartments a month - Most communities have terrible management. Managers leave early, speak down to employees - Training = online training that focuses more on software skills and less on sales. Minimal training in-person - NO opportunities to advance outside of leasing. The only way up is towards Sr. Leasing or Property Manager. Interested in accounting, marketing, or corporate affairs? Tough luck. Move to their HQ in Chicago. - Corp office allocates all funds to new communities. Older offices aren't even funded for basic things like business cards. - Culture is all dependent on community managers. - Corp office always trying to increase prices on residents who then complain to leasing agents.
