Paul Baswell Email & Phone Number

Nashville, Tennessee, United States

After being hired into this position with no prior leasing or property management experience, I’ve been a key contributor to the profitability and success of this full-service property management company with 15 apartment communities and single-family homes (686 units) in Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, and Arkansas.As the frontline sales and customer-service contact for the company, I have leveraged my sales ability to promote the advantages of the apartments, secure new tenants, and increase occupancy rate 5.4% to current 89.1% levels.• Maintain $2.31 million in annual rental income through leasing and property management efforts including screening new tenants, performing background checks, and ensuring timely rent payments.• Secure new tenants by responding quickly to potential new renters through Facebook, apartment rental websites, and customer calls to answer questions about the apartment communities and unit availability.• Maximize tenant satisfaction and renewals by managing tenant access to the online portal, responding to requests, assisting with coordinating any maintenance.

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