Job Description
Only Qualified Candidates Will Be Considered
Job Responsibilities:
Under the direct supervision of the Community Manager or Assistant Community Manager, the Leasing Consultant I is responsible for delivering the entire leasing function and closing the sales, performing excellent customer service, and doing administrative functions as needed.
Essential Duties:
- To show and lease apartment units to potential tenants with a high degree of customer service and meet monthly lease quotas as assigned by manager
- Completes lease form or agreement and collects rental deposit
- Responsible for insuring the “model” apartments and target apartments are ready for show; responsible for maintaining work areas and office in clean and orderly manner; need to have an awareness of the “curb appeal” of the property
- Basic knowledge of lease terms, specifications and all community policies and the ability to train others
- Basic knowledge of floor plans and their differences
- Must be knowledgeable of required telephone and sales techniques
- Must be knowledgeable of current market conditions
- Understand and be fully informed of current rental rates, sizes, locations and all amenities of property
- Must develop full knowledge of application information required, screening processes and policies
- regarding rentals, and the ability to transfer the information into the company computer system
- Responsible to play an active role in the renewal process and meet renewal quotas
- Responsible for proper maintenance of all resident and property files
- Efficient and timely processing of all required administrative forms, reports and related information and have them entered in the company system
- Responsible for reporting unusual or extraordinary circumstances regarding the property or residents
- Courteous, efficient handling of resident requests and complaints with a high degree of customer service
- Responsible for maintaining a professional appearance and attitude at all times
- Responsible for seeking educational opportunities and self-improvement for personal growth and development
- Other administrative duties as assigned
Job Requirements:
· One to two years of experience as a leasing consultant or similar job functions in the Property Management or Real Estate Industry or;
· A two year degree in business, sales, marketing, or real estate
· Knowledge of Yardi Voyager or any other property management software is preferred
· Ability to read and interpret documents such as lease agreements, safety rules, and other related documents
· Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages
· Ability to communicate efficiently and effectively with all levels of employees and customers
· Basic knowledge of Fair Housing laws and regulations and the ability to enforce them
· Intermediate computer knowledge of Microsoft products
· Ability to multi-task and exert excellent organizational skills
· Ability to pass a criminal and/or credit background check
· Driver’s License and the ability to be insurable
Physical and Mental Requirements:
· Ability to work for extended hours as needed
· Ability to handle moderate to high levels of stress effectively
· Ability to communicate efficiently with internal and external contacts
· Ability to walk for extended periods of time under various weather conditions to evaluate the rental units, show model units, and/or verify the status of a rented unit
Benefits
Dental, Discounts, Holidays, Life, Medical, Prescription, Vacation, Vision
Contact Details
Name:
Laura Mattey