Property Officer job in Kenya

Urgently Required Job Title: Property Officer
Reports to: Group Property Manager
Duty station: The Mall, Westlands – Nairobi
Key task

To effectively manage and ensure maintenance of the organization’s residential and commercial properties to the satisfaction of the tenants and shareholders. Duties and Responsibilities

• Interview clients to determine what kinds of properties they are seeking
• Prepare documents such as representation contracts, purchase agreements, closing statements, deeds and leases.
• Act as an intermediary in negotiations between buyers and sellers, generally representing one or the other.
• Promote sale of properties through advertisements, open houses and participation in multiple listing services.
• Generate lists of properties that are compatible with buyers’ needs and financial resources.
• Display commercial and residential properties to clients and explain their features.
• Arrange for title searches to determine whether clients have clear property titles.
• Answer clients’ questions regarding construction work, financing, maintenance, repairs and appraisals.
• Inspect condition of premises and arrange for necessary maintenance or notify owners of maintenance needs.
• Accompany buyers during visits to and inspections of property, advising them on the suitability and value of the homes they are visiting.
• Advise sellers on how to make homes more appealing to potential buyers.
• Arrange meetings between buyers and sellers when details of transactions need to be negotiated.
• Review property listings, trade journals, and relevant literature, and attend conventions, seminars and staff and association meetings in order to keep abreast with matters related to real estate markets.
• Develop networks of attorneys, mortgage lenders, and contractors to whom clients may be referred.
• Visit properties to assess them before showing them to clients.
• Solicit and compile listings of available rental properties.
• Compare a property with similar properties that have recently sold in order to determine its competitive market price.
• Develop networks of attorneys/lawyers/agents and contractors to whom the company can be referred to.
• Co-ordinate events marketing, planning and co-ordination at The Mall Roof top
• Create marketing channels  to promote the Mall’s activities and events whilst enhancing the public’s awareness of the Mall’s brand positioning.
• Manage communication and public relation assignments to support all the initiatives for the Mall.
• Prepare internal & external marketing material and publications including newsletters, brochures, leaflets, posters and flyers required for the Mall’s programs and events.
• Facilitate day-to-day management of the property (The Mall) and maintain professional and courteous relationships with tenants and stakeholders.
• Perform a variety of administrative duties in ensuring compliance with policies and laws affecting leasing of the property (The Mall).
• Facilitate regular inspection of The Mall.
• Ensure prompt and effective tenant/Landlord correspondences, rent collections and site visits in liaison with the Credit Controller and Group Property Manager.

Job specification of Property Officer

• Degree in Land Economics or equivalent
• At least 3 years experience in real estate industry
• A drive to achieve sales results
• Ability to work autonomously
• Good problem solving and decision making skills
• Good staff management skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skills

Email Your Application and CV to: careers@monarch.co.ke