Leasing agent for small office building owners

Small landlords and property owners who would rather not market and show vacant space themselves.

A leasing commission when a tenant signs, sometimes with a smaller fee for renewals. Some owners may also pay a retainer, which you would agree in writing.

• Marketing a property with good photos and listings
• Following up quickly with inquiries
• Explaining lease terms clearly

• A real estate license is generally required to lease property for others for a fee; check your state's rules and broker supervision requirements
• Written listing agreements, so you are clear on who pays you and when
• Fair housing and anti-discrimination rules, plus any local rules on advertising, check with your state commission
• Vacancies can drag on, so commission is never guaranteed
• Insurance such as errors and omissions and any local business license, check with your brokerage and city or county

Startup costs are typically around $1,000 to $4,000, depending on your brokerage and setup. Check insurance such as errors and omissions, and any local business license, with your brokerage and your city or county.

A real estate license is generally required to lease property for others for a fee. Check your state's rules and broker supervision requirements, plus fair housing, anti-discrimination and local advertising rules with your state commission.

Monthly revenue is typically around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on how many spaces you fill. Vacancies can drag on, so commission is never guaranteed. Use written listing agreements so it is clear who pays you and when.