When you plan to buy a rental property the leasing agent is the person to be on the forefront in this property business. An approaching tenant first inquires about the property with these people only. The qualities that an agent should have are that they must be dynamic, knowledgeable, helpful and most importantly friendly.

They have varied responsibilities requiring outstanding organizational skills. So the responsibilities are as follows:

• Greeting likely tenants: The major responsibility of a leasing agent is greeting the expected tenants and properly entertaining their queries. For a potential resident the agent is the first contact person, so it is necessary to give a good introduction and warm greeting.

• Conduct property tours: It is the responsibility of an agent to show vacant rental properties and organizing visits there. It is his duty that all the potential tenants while leaving the property should have proper knowledge rental availability.

• Getting Tenant Lease Application: it is the responsibility of an agent to ensure that the tenant lease application is complete and contains all correct information. He will also be accountable for rental negotiation, renewal and maintenance of tenant files.

• Promote rent property: the leasing agent is responsible for marketing of the property. So he should have good marketing qualities like placing an ad in real estate publication.

• Help property manager: if the property is large then the agent can support the property manager in issuing notices and mediating tenant concerns.

A leasing agent has many benefits as he can network with area business owners, community leaders and other property professionals. Thus an agent has several responsibilities which he needs to fulfill properly.