Affordable Housing Leasing Consultant

Description

• The employee is frequently required to ascend/descend ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, step stools, and the like and remain in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Maintain thorough product knowledge of the property and competition as well as market conditions; complete weekly market survey report.
• Maintain accurate prospect traffic and leasing data, responding to prospect leads within 24 hours.
• The employee is occasionally required to move self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments, including tight and confined spaces, work in an overhead position and reach, adjust, or move objects up to 25 lbs. in all directions, lift or place objects up to 25 lbs., operate machinery and/or power tools, operate vehicles and/or golf carts, assess the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned, identify and inspect objects, be able to work overtime, weekends, night hours (emergencies), work in extremely low or high temperatures, work in outdoor environments such as precipitation and wind, work in small and/or enclosed spaces, be exposed to hazardous chemicals, traverse flat and non-flat terrain.
• Completes all leasing paperwork needed before move-in
• Review and assist in completing market survey/analysis continually to generate ideas and formulate plans
• Contribute to the general upkeep and cleaning of office, common areas, and model
• Assist in implementing annual marketing plan outreach
• Deal with resident complaints, concerns, and requests to ensure resident satisfaction
• Conducts all functions necessary to close the sale, including making appointments, generating new leads, conducting tours, maintaining model units, and all necessary follow-up needed.
• Utilize established sales and marketing strategies to increase property traffic, maintain closing ratios, and work to achieve and exceed leasing goals.
• Assisting with lease audits, walking units, and turn process
• Effectively show, lease, and move in prospective residents; greet, qualify, tour the community, and sign a lease.
• Perform various administrative tasks as needed
• Enforce policies of the community that the immediate supervisor delegates
• Ensure consistency in dealing with residents on all matters
• Assist in developing and implementing resident retention programs (i.e., resident functions, special promotions, monthly newsletter, etc.)
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to move about to accomplish tasks or move from one worksite to another, communicate with others to exchange information, and repeat motions that may include wrists, hands, and/or fingers,
• Manage excellent customer service and monitor service request turnaround and responsiveness

Requirements

• Ability to understand and perform all on-site software functions; basic computer skills required.
• Experience with affordable housing programs, including but not limited to : LIHTC, HUD (Project Based Section 8, Section 236, PRAC, 811 PRA, USDA - Rural Development (515), HCD, HOME Funds and Bonds)
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Regular/daily onsite attendance is required
• Must have basic knowledge of Fair Housing Laws and OSHA requirements.

Benefits

• Property Leasing and Administration

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance