Leasing Consultant

Description

• Daily inspection of model and vacant apartments to ensure optimum showable condition.
• Inform Community Manager of the rental application results from the resident screening company and notify applicant of results as directed by the Community Manager.
• Market community to local businesses upon request by the Community Manager.
• Provide excellent customer service to everyone who visits the Leasing Office. This includes residents, vendors, future residents, associates and anyone else visiting the Community.
• Conduct a complete rental market comparison of the competition on a monthly basis to be used as a marketing tool.
• Complete all paperwork required by Company when a resident moves in/moves out.
• Ensure rental applications are filled out properly, signed, and processed timely.
• Record service requests accurately.
• Maximize rental revenue by maintaining high occupancy and reduction of vacancy loss, bad debt loss, and concessions.
• Maintain full knowledge of all available apartments, their current condition, and available move-in date(s).
• Create resident files for new move-ins and ensure all paperwork is prepared in accordance with Company policies and procedures.
• Keep all rental and marketing information updated.
• Assist with all other paperwork and special projects as requested by the Community Manager.
• Work with Community Manager to Improve Net Operating Income (NOI) through revenue maximization and expense controls while maintaining the physical asset.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the Leasing Office, model, and targeted apartments is required to ensure optimum condition for renting.
• Utilize all available marketing tools (flyers, brochures, referral coupons, etc.)
• Fill out Welcome Cards completely for all future residents and use as a list for weekly "call backs.”
• Collect rents and other fees in accordance with lease agreements and record accurately when directed by Community Manager.
• Report any deficiencies immediately to the Community Manager.
• Inspect the apartment for a new resident 24 hours in advance to ensure it is in move-in condition and all keys work. Report any deficiencies immediately to the Community Manager.

Requirements

• Pre-employment Drug Test and Background Check is required.
• Knowledge and skill with Leasing Contracts.
• Versatile in verbal and written communications.
• Proficient in MS Word applications including but not limited to, MS Word, Excel, Power Point and property management software
• Confident in closing by appealing to the customer’s needs and wants and ask for the sale at least 3 times during a community and apartment tour.
• Effective in exploring the market to identify opportunities and secure residents.
• Customer service skills.
• Consistently proactive and able to prioritize workload, manage challenging situations and meet deadlines.
• 1+ year in multi-family leasing and sales practices.

Benefits

• Excellent benefits, including comprehensive health care, 401(k) with company match.
• Upscale and Professional work environment
• Opportunities for advancement and professional development
• Fun group of people in a real team atmosphere
• Paid time off and holidays
• Culture that respects work-life balance
• Competitive pay with room to grow

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance