Real Estate Rentals and Property Management Internship

Internship in Residential Real Estate Rentals and Property Management- no experience needed.

Highly regarded and independent Jamaica Plain Real Estate Office is seeking a summer intern. We are looking for motivated, energetic and organized team player who is interested in gaining experience with our Management and Rental Team. This full-time Internship position offers a dynamic range of tasks throughout a typical day. Excellent chance to gain hands-on experience and knowledge in all aspects of Real Estate rentals and management.

Exact dates of internship are flexible depending on the candidates schedule. There may be the possibility to continue the position beyond the summer.

As an Intern, you will be given an array of tasks and responsibilities to do during our busiest time of the year. This is a great chance to gain hands on experience in Real Estate under the supervision of our more senior Property Management team members. Responsibilities are split between office/computer/organizational tasks and field work, as well as some interaction with clients and tenants. The ideal applicant has a strong interest in learning about Real Estate, interpersonal skills, loves to problem solve and think on their feet. They thrive on working both independently and with a team dependent on the task at hand, aim for perfection and are willing to go the extra mile for the team and our clients. You will gain insight through interactions with a spectrum of people including landlords, tenants, contractors, inspectors, company owners, etc.

This is a unique opportunity to learn directly from one of Boston's most productive, efficient and successful rental agents and property managers while being treated like family and having fun.

We are a boutique, family-owned business with 35+ years of experience and a close-knit group of employees that strive for excellence in everything we do, including our quality of life. Enjoy a centrally located, modern, designer office space in Jamaica Plain.

Requirements

• Assist Property Managers in their tasks and learn from them;
• Schedule showings for our rental clients;
• Assist with apartment pictures, advertisement, etc. as needed;
• Process applications and related paperwork for new applicants;
• Communicate with tenants on questions they may have about their rental units including but not limited to maintenance requests, tenant notices, etc.;
• Meet maintenance vendors on site to provide unit access;
• Assist in end of lease walk-throughs/inspections of properties;
• Additional assignments as requested such as errands, property visits, key making, bank runs, etc.
• Acting as one of the first contacts of Arborview Realty, answering phone, greeting walk-ins;
• Office support including mail, scheduling/ordering office supplies, etc.;

Qualifications

• Some college education preferred, ideally in business or a related field
• Strong interest Real Estate rental and property management
• Excellent communication, attention to detail, and writing skills required
• Adaptive and sociable personality
• Organized and able to meet deadlines
• Eager to learn and handle a fast-paced environment
• Approximately 40 hours/week (schedule can change)
• Real Estate Salesperson License is a plus but not required
• Must live within 10 miles of Jamaica Plain (Boston, 02130) for the duration of the internship

Please send resume and cover letter only in PDF format to rentals@arborviewcompanies.com

Benefits

• Pay of $20 per hour
• Easy access to great restaurants, orange line T station, commuter rail and bus
• Enjoy Jamaica Pond & Arboretum minutes away for a refreshing mid-day walk
• Potential referral bonuses

About Arborview Realty, Inc.

Arborview Realty Inc. is a full-service Real Estate firm in one of Boston's most dynamic neighborhoods, Jamaica Plain. We are committed to delivering local expertise, high-level customer service and attention to detail to all our clients and tenants. We are proud to be the #1 or #2 office in total sales volume in Jamaica Plain for the last 9 years.

We have modernized the traditional brokerage model of cut-throat agents competing against each other and fostered a culture of partnership in which our agents work together in a collaborative environment. We are a professional, fun, family-run business with each team member being highly valued and respected. We proudly represent over 300 highly-desirable rental properties throughout Jamaica Plain, Roslindale and surrounding neighborhoods.