Laura Gray
Larskpur,CA
Summary
Dynamic leasing agent, property management and customer service professional with a long, proven track record. Skilled in leasing properties at competitive rates to qualified tenants, consistently maintaining high occupancy rates. Adept in rental market analysis, lease negotiation and lease preparation. Demonstrated success in maintaining strong relationships and achieving satisfaction for both tenants and property owners. Skilled in problem-solving, multitasking and teamwork.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Leasing Agent
Compass
San Francisco, CA
01.2018 - Current
- Represented property owners in San Francisco to rent condos, apartment buildings, and homes.
- Prepared and evaluated comparative market analyses to recommend optimal pricing.
- Managed high volume of calls, emails, and texts, showing properties to prospective tenants and processing applications for owner review.
- Collaborated with photographers, stagers, cleaners, and handymen to ensure properties were market-ready and visually appealing.
- Drafted comprehensive leases, ensuring inclusion of all relevant HOA documents and addenda.
- Facilitated introductions between tenants and property owners and/or managers to ensure a seamless move-in process.
- Generated accounting documents and successfully closed transactions with broker.
Leasing Agent
Paragon Real Estate
San Francisco, CA
07.2005 - 01.2018
- Opened the rental division for Paragon Real Estate
- Represented property owners in San Francisco, successfully renting condos, apartment buildings, and homes.
- Delivered market condition insights during sales meetings to keep agents informed.
- Developed a large client base, enhancing Paragon's service offerings.
- Same duties as outlined above for Compass
Property Manager
Hanford Freund & Co
San Francisco, CA
01.2003 - 01.2005
- Managed a portfolio of condominiums and TICs, ensuring optimal property performance.
- Led monthly board meetings to discuss property management strategies and updates.
- Managed HOA's billing and accounting processes.
- Coordinated with various vendors to ensure the upkeep of common areas and obtain competitive quotes for major projects. Oversaw major projects on site.
- Performed routine inspections of properties to ensure optimal appearance and functionality.
Leasing Agent & Property Manager
CTL management
Sacramento, CA
01.2000 - 01.2003
- Hired as a manager in training, began leasing apartments and was promoted to manager within 6 months.
- Oversaw the leasing and management of several apartment communities, up to 415 units.
- Promoted to area regional manager, overseeing a portfolio of more than 1000 units.
- Supervised onsite maintenance team to guarantee high-standard unit turnovers.
- Developed annual budgets to optimize property management operations.
- Delivered exceptional customer service to current and prospective residents.
- Developed comprehensive marketing plans to reduce property vacancies.
- Onboarded Yardi
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business
UC Davis
Davis, CA06-2000
Skills
- Leasing skills
- Property management
- Preparing leases
- Lease negotiation
- Rental market analysis
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork
- Multitasking
Affiliations
- Avid reader
- Tennis player
- Enjoy long walks
- Member, SFAA, SFAR, CAR, NAR
Timeline
Leasing Agent
Compass
01.2018 - Current
Leasing Agent
Paragon Real Estate
07.2005 - 01.2018
Property Manager
Hanford Freund & Co
01.2003 - 01.2005
Leasing Agent & Property Manager
CTL management
01.2000 - 01.2003
Bachelor of Science - Business
UC Davis
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