Leasing Associate

Description

• Comply with all Fair Housing regulations, local/state regulations, and other laws as they relate to property specific guidelines and occupancy standards
• Provide excellent customer service and display courteous and professional attitude toward all customers
• Assist in planning and preparation of resident functions.
• Conduct all leasing activities at the property, responding to telephone inquiries, providing tours of apartments and amenities, following up with prospects, and coordinating all move-ins
• Inspect market ready units and models each morning
• Inspect apartments with the new residents at move in and complete all the necessary paperwork
• Assist with the monitoring and directing of service operations to ensure service requests are completed within 24 hours and curb appeal standards are met
• Walk the property for curb appeal and overall property appearance.
• Recommend strategies and programs for on-site marketing activity
• Collect and accurately process and report receipt of application fees, security deposits, rents and other fees
• Support Assistant RE Manager with tracking renewals, lease expirations, and notices to vacate
• Maintain availability for resident functions, community affiliated events and weekends
• Keep files, desk, and leasing area organized
• Recommend programs and strategies to increase qualified traffic and closing ratios.
• Accurately enter all prospect and resident data into Entrata in a timely manner
• Develop and monitor merchant/neighborhood referral programs for move-in packets, newsletters, and resident retention
• Attend weekly marketing meetings
• Maintain all leasing office standards
• Initiate sales outreach plans including but not limited to new development, community management, internal and external communication, and support

Requirements

• Occasionally requires lifting 20 pounds or less
• Excellent English communication skills, both verbal and written.
• 1-year customer service or sales experience (or relevant education)
• Familiarity with Fair Housing Laws and leasing compliance
• Experience with RealPage is preferred
• Maintain passing e-shop, phone shop, and physical shop scores of 85% or higher.
• Must be able to walk apartments and grounds, including steps and climbing stairs
• Valid driver's license
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
• Must be available to work weekends and holidays on a rotating schedule
• High school diploma or equivalent, college preferred.
• Bilingual or multi-lingual experience is a plus

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance