Age

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6 years 7 months ago #18871 by Larry C. Bonner
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Hello,

If I'm 48 years old and was a leasing consultant in 2005-2006 and was thinking of returning to the multifamily industry through a staffing agency should I be concerned about my age? I know some property managers will be twenty years younger!

Any information or thoughts is appreciated.
6 years 7 months ago #18871 by Larry C. Bonner
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6 years 7 months ago #18879 by Matt Clark
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Larry, I don't know how others would feel, but I wouldn't give it a second thought. Your age has no bearing on how you'll perform, it's your ability to connect with people (both in person and digitally) that matters!
6 years 7 months ago #18879 by Matt Clark
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6 years 7 months ago #18884 by Larry C. Bonner
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Hi Matt,

Thanks for the response!

It's going really well, it does not seem to be an issue!

Larry
6 years 7 months ago #18884 by Larry C. Bonner
Gayle Kenney
6 years 7 months ago #18887 by Gayle Kenney
Replied by Gayle Kenney on topic Age
I think your age is a plus; more life experience to bring to the table. Good Luck!
6 years 7 months ago #18887 by Gayle Kenney
Holly Krieber
6 years 7 months ago #18888 by Holly Krieber
Replied by Holly Krieber on topic Age
Absolutely not! A great Leasing Agent is a great Leasing Agent no matter what his or her age is. Some of my best leasing people throughout my career have been mature employees who are well trained and are leasing because that is what they want to do and are most comfortable with. A top notch leasing person can build a career around their skill and ability to help turn around occupancy on problem properties or get a new lease up off the ground. Any manager who is good knows this and will be thrilled to have you as part of their team.

Best of luck to you!
6 years 7 months ago #18888 by Holly Krieber
Kathy Arsenault
6 years 7 months ago #18889 by Kathy Arsenault
Replied by Kathy Arsenault on topic Age
Age is not a factor and you are more responsible than some. 48 years young is young! Make sure you embrace some of the really cool new technology that is now out there, it's fun and cool. And I"m older than you!
6 years 7 months ago #18889 by Kathy Arsenault
Michael Varick
6 years 7 months ago #18899 by Michael Varick
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Being more mature emanates a sense of security and calm for the community. You are also a demo that is considered reliable. Contact the PM companies directly, don't go through an agency.

Michael age 57
6 years 7 months ago #18899 by Michael Varick