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Description
Travels to and assists at communities throughout the assigned region/area. Performs all activities related to apartment rentals, move-ins, and lease renewals. Interacts directly with prospective and current residents to achieve maximum occupancy. Generates and handles traffic, leases apartments, qualifies prospects, prepares lease documentation, and completes move-in paperwork and procedures. Assists residents throughout their residency.
Requirements
- The ability to travel to properties throughout the assigned region/area and work at an assigned property for a duration deemed necessary by the Regional Property Manager and/or Director of Operations.
- Ability to work independently and adapt quickly in new environments with minimal training.
- Provide feedback and reports to the Regional Property Manager on opportunities for improvement at visited sites, including leasing strategy, operations, and resident experience.
- Act as liaison between the site team and regional leadership to ensure leasing standards and practices are maintained.
- Provide leadership and training to the leasing team.
- Support leasing activities such as generating traffic, leasing apartments, qualifying prospects, preparing lease documentation, completing move-in procedures, assisting residents, outreach, shopping competitive properties, and participating in marketing events.
- Respond promptly to phone calls and emails from guests.
- Review unit availability and record traffic daily.
- Walk tour paths, inspect vacant units and make-readies daily to ensure apartments are ready for showings; maintain clean and orderly work areas and office; monitor property curb appeal.
- Gather information about the property, surrounding community, and competition.
- Use guest cards to understand guest needs and qualifications.
- Lead guests to apartments and highlight features that meet their needs.
- Follow up with each guest at least five times.
- Create applicant files, process applications, verify qualifications, and submit for approval; contact applicants within 24 hours regarding approval or denial.
- Schedule lease signings within 24 hours of approval; complete lease agreements and collect deposits.
- Ensure proper setup in the computer and processing of all monies within 24 hours.
- Assist in mailing outreach, distribute flyers and letters, shop competitors, prepare market comparison grids, and participate in outside marketing events.
- Record resident correspondence for review.
- Assist with property maintenance requests.
- Promote resident retention programs.
- Maintain courteous communication with residents, applicants, and partners.
- Adhere to Fair Housing Laws and company policies.
- Support team goals and foster team spirit.
- Demonstrate flexibility with working hours and days.
- Periodically inspect premises and arrange maintenance as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Essential Qualifications:
- At least two years of leasing and/or relevant sales experience.
- Strong computer skills, proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
- High School Diploma.
- Valid driver’s license with a good driving record and auto insurance.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior management experience.
- Knowledge of Property Management Software.
- CALP designation or other industry certifications.
- Degree from an accredited college or university.