Leasing agent question

[Ariana Soto]

Hi all, I need your help, plz. I own a couple SFHs in another state and I need a leasing agent quick but doing a Google search for “leasing agent” OR “listing agent” I’m only finding stuff about real estate agents and maybe property managers.

I don't want a real estate agent per se (unless required to be licensed for leasing) b/c from my first hand experience they have always found me short term tenants who moved out immediately after finding a home (I think because they do MLS ads which hits mostly the prospective home buyer market and I think they also prospect for themselves). I don't want frequent turnover. I'd rather take a lower credit score and have them stay for many years.

Does anyone do leasing full-time or is my only other option a PM? Do all PMs do leasing and is it a big enough part of their job that they’re naturally good at it/sales? Would they take on clients for just the leasing portion and nothing else (I have the rest handled but need someone mostly for showings and photo/documentation since my maintenance guy is not good at that). Should I be searching for other keywords?

I’m looking in Chattanooga TN, by the way, if you have any recommendations! 

Thanks very much.