Community-Focused Leasing Specialist

Avanath-Capital,-LLC; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Avanath is seeking a Leasing Specialist to drive leasing, marketing and resident relations at one of its communities in the Berkeley area. You will greet prospects, qualify them, and guide applications through to approval while maintaining accurate records in Yardi Voyager.

The role requires 2+ years in sales or customer relations, bilingual English/Spanish preferred, and the ability to work evenings or weekends in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of sales and/or customer relations experience.
• Low Income Housing & Tax Credit experience highly desired.
• Bilingual English/Spanish highly desired.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexible schedule that may include evenings and weekends.
• Solid computer knowledge, Windows (Word, Excel, Internet and e-mail).
• Working knowledge of Yardi Voyager Property Management software.

Responsibilities

• Greet and qualify all prospects.
• Record all telephone and in-person visits on guest cards.
• Inspect models and available “market ready”; communicate related service needs to Community Manager.
• Demonstrate community and apartment/model and apply product knowledge to prospect needs by communicating the features and benefits; close the sale.
• Have prospect complete application and secure deposit in accordance with company procedures and Fair Housing requirements.
• Update availability report, process applications for approvals.
• Ensure apartment is ready for resident to move-in on agreed date.
• Immediately follow-up on prospects that did not close and attempt to close sale again.
• If unable to help prospect, refer them to sister communities.
• Secure new resident signatures on appropriate paperwork prior to move-in and orient new residents to community.
• Assist management with renewals and notices.
• Type lease and input information on Yardi system accurately.

Skills

Sales experience

Customer relations

Bilingual English/Spanish

Fast-paced environment

Flexible schedule

Windows (Word, Excel, Internet, email)

Tools

Yardi Voyager

Job description

Avanath is seeking a Leasing Specialist to drive leasing, marketing and resident relations at one of its communities in the Berkeley area. You will greet prospects, qualify them, and guide applications through to approval while maintaining accurate records in Yardi Voyager.

The role requires 2+ years in sales or customer relations, bilingual English/Spanish preferred, and the ability to work evenings or weekends in a fast-paced environment.