Leasing Consultant

Description

• Completes applicant screening process and prepares appropriate correspondence based upon the result. (15%)
• Ensures apartments are ready for occupancy by inspecting, placing move-in products and last-minute touches when necessary. Distributes keys, move-in package, safety video and other appropriate paperwork at time of lease signing. (10%)
• Meets with prospective residents, identifies their housing needs, interviews them to determine eligibility based on established criteria, shows vacant and model suites and property amenities based on established techniques specified by the company. Quotes established rental rates and promotions. Makes follow-up calls, sends follow-up literature and pursues rental status. Collects funds related to applications, security deposits and rentals. Required to manage all internet leads and proper follow up. Maintains social media activities on different platforms and strives to increase engagement through postings and responses to reviews and ratings. (30%)
• Supports and ensures timely input, proper use and full utilization of on-site PC-based property management software for leasing data. (10%)
• Prepares leases and related leasing addendums. Maintains lease records and files. Maintains property waiting list and other updates to various records and reports in accordance with policy and procedures, applicable affordable housing programs and HUD/Agency regulations. (15%)
• Assist in the mentoring of newly hired leasing consultants. (5%)

Requirements

• 1 – 2 years of experience working in multisite preferred
• Required skills for this position include: fair housing laws, affordable housing programs, Microsoft Office, personal accountability, persuasiveness, and customer service
• Associate degree in Customer service/Hospitality preferred
• Valid driver's license depending on property preferred
• Maintains current knowledge of marketing and leasing techniques. Strives to attain affirmative marketing goals. Seeks out new residents through outreach, direct marketing, cold calling, distributing literature and contacting government, social, religious and community organizations in selected target areas. Maintains current knowledge of apartments, building amenities and local agencies or attractions of interest to residents. Maintains awareness of current rental rates and promotions of competitive properties, including visiting competitor properties to better understand their product, marketing and sales techniques. (5%)
• This position requires a High school diploma/GED
• 1 – 2 years of Leasing or sales experience required
• May be required to work weekends - Saturday and Sunday
• A preferred skill for this position is Yardi/CRM 8

Benefits

• Full benefits package
• 401(k) with company match
• Growth and advancement opportunities
• Incredible associate rental discount if you choose to live on-site! Who wouldn’t want to live at one of our beautiful properties (especially at a discounted rate)?!
• Generous paid time off
• Lucrative referral bonus program

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance