Renewal Specialist

Location

Charleston - 997 Morrison Drive, Suite 402

Business

Our Growth, Your Opportunity

At Maymont Homes, our success starts with people, our residents and our team. We are transforming the single-family rental experience through innovation, quality, and genuine care. With more than 20,000 homes across 47+ markets, 25+ build-to-rent communities, and continued expansion on the horizon, we are more than a leader in the industry—we are a company that puts people and communities at the heart of everything we do.

As part of Brookfield, Maymont Homes is growing quickly and making a lasting impact. We are also proud to be Certified™ by Great Place to Work®, a recognition based entirely on feedback from our employees. This honor reflects the culture of trust, collaboration, and belonging that makes Maymont a place where people thrive.

Join a purpose-driven team where your work creates opportunity, sparks innovation, and helps families across the country feel truly at home.

Job Description

Primary Responsibilities: The Renewal Specialist is primarily responsible for negotiating and closing lease renewals with current residents in the assigned Market. This position provides superior customer service to residents during the leasing renewal process and is responsible for maintaining renewal-related metrics as assigned by the Renewal Manager. Review all documents pertaining to lease renewal process for accuracy before executing into property management system. The Renewal Specialist will focus on increase occupancy retention rate to maintain resident occupancy and retention goals. 

Skills & Competencies:

• Associate degree in Business, preferred or equivalent work experience 

• 2 years’ experience in multi-family or single-family rental, 

• Section 8 experience, preferred 

• Leasing / Renewals experience, preferred 

• Knowledge of fair housing and local real estate laws, where applicable. 

• Intermediate knowledge of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; advanced preferred 

• Working knowledge of MRI, Yardi, and/or Onesite 

• Fair Housing certification and SC Real Estate License 

• Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills 

• Demonstrated customer service skills in fast-paced environment 

• Detail-oriented, with the ability to produce high-quality work in a deadline-oriented environment and an ability to multi-task 

• Ability to prove critical thinking and problem-solving concepts 

• Ability to thrive in a high volume, data entry, and processing work environment, where applicable 

• Experience working in a work schedule environment, including in-office operations, weekends, and holidays, based on business needs. 

• Reliable transportation to meet the schedule work environment 

Essential Job Functions:

• Process lease renewals for all Maymont homes by following our renewal policy and increasing occupancy retention rate 

• Ensure all lease renewal paperwork is complete & correct before uploading into the property management system and send Renewal Manager email to accept renewal. 

• Effectively communicates the lease renewal process, month to month, and lease renewal status with current residents. 

• Strong understanding of Maymont lease agreements and can accurately explain them to existing residents in a user- friendly manner. 

• Follow up with residents regarding renewals/move out documents. 

• Track paperwork and policy errors for continued analytics. 

• Spot-check personal completed work for accuracy. 

• Execute renewal leases through DocuSign. 

• Builds rapport with current residents and manages all communication flow related to lease renewals. 

• Meets and/or exceeds daily, weekly, and monthly renewal performance and measures 

• Understands customer needs and requirements. 

• Outbound contact to residents during a renewal to discuss their offer and walk-thru signing a renewal lease. 

• Adhere to all local, state, and federal laws, including all laws governing Fair Housing, Americans with Disabilities Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act, and other applicable laws pertaining to property management or residential leasing. 

• Resident Lease Termination/Accepting Notices to Vacate from residents to include processing lease status changes (MTM/NTV) 

• Understanding the reasons for resident move-out and how the company can respond to curb potential negative occupancy trends. 

• Provides Support to the Renewal Administrative Assistant. 

• Follow up with resident regarding renewing. 

• Conduct yourself courteously and professionally at all times. 

• Other duties, as assigned by supervisor or leadership team. 

Key Metrics & Responsibilities

• Able to obtain 80% retention rate on assigned expirations 

• Answer at least 55% of incoming call volume. 

• Lease Renewal processing volume and speed 

• Lease Renewal accuracy 

• 24 – 48 hours response time from assignment 

• Retention Rate 75% 

• Rent Growth 6% 

• Occupancy 95% 

• Monthly audits based on metrics to meet 95% or more with Renewal Manager 

Why work for Maymont Homes ​?

Our Mission – “We Positively Impact the Lives in the Communities We Serve.” Every role contributes to this purpose, helping families find a place to call home while making a difference in the communities we support.

Certified Great Place to Work® – Our people make us who we are. This certification celebrates the values and culture that fuel collaboration, innovation, and care.

Outstanding Benefits – Backed by Brookfield, our benefits include a 5% 401(k) match, wellness credits that reduce healthcare costs, and up to 160 hours of PTO annually for full-time employees.

Career Growth – With continued expansion planned for Maymont, you’ll find meaningful opportunities to grow your skills, advance your career, and make an impact.

Strong Foundation – As part of Brookfield Asset Management, one of the world’s largest real estate asset managers, we have the stability, resources, and vision to keep growing.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Minorities/Religion/Sex/Protected Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Marital Status/Pregnancy/Age/National Origin/Genetic Information. #MYMT