Floating Leasing Consultant

RESONE; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401k

Paid time off

Job summary

Residential One in Columbia, MD is seeking a Leasing Consultant to manage leasing, marketing and positive resident relations for a multi-family community. Under supervision, you will greet prospects, process applications and coordinate move-ins.

You will work closely with the property team to monitor renewals, respond to resident requests, and support advertising efforts to attract qualified renters. The role offers opportunities to contribute to community upkeep, participate in outreach

Responsibilities

• Greet prospects and qualify by covering all criteria.
• Record telephone and in-person visits on reports.
• Maintain guest cards and follow procedures.
• Inspect models and communicate service needs.
• Demonstrate community and apartment/model features to close the sale.
• Process applications and deposits per procedures.
• Update availability and process approvals.
• Ensure apartment is ready for move-in on the agreed date.
• Follow up with prospects who did not close.
• Sign leases and orient new residents to the community.
• Monitor renewals and distribute renewal notices.
• Assess advertising effectiveness and gather market data.
• Represent the company professionally at all times.

Job description

Under the daily direction of the Assistant Property Manager (if applicable) or Property Manager, the Leasing Consultant is responsible for the leasing, marketing and maintaining positive resident relations of multi-family residential apartments. (S)he may be asked to perform other duties as assigned, as per their Manager and/or Regional Director.

Duties & Responsibilities

Duties & responsibilities may include, but not limited to:

Leasing

• Greet prospects and qualify by covering all criteria (ask questions; utilize completed guest cards, etc.).
• Immediately record all telephone and in-person visits on appropriate reports.
• Files own guest cards and maintain according to established procedures.
• Inspect models and available “market ready”, and communicate related service needs.
• Demonstrate community and apartment/model and apply product knowledge to client’s needs by communicating the features and benefits; close the sale.
• Have prospect complete application and secure deposit in accordance with the company procedures and Fair Housing requirements.
• Update availability report, process applications for approvals. (i.e., credit check, rental history, etc.
• 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.
• Secure new resident’s signature(s) on appropriate paperwork prior to move-in. Orient new residents to community.
• Assist in monitoring renewals. Distribute and follow-up on renewal notices.
• Monitor advertising effectiveness. Gather information about market competition in the area and file.
• Represent the company in a professional manner at all the times.
• Other duties that may be assigned.

Administrative

• Accept rental payments and give immediately to the appropriate party.
• Maintain current resident files.
• Maintain and record daily inspections for the community.
• Distribute all company or community-issued notices.
• Maintain accurate monthly commission records on leases and renewals.
• Assist management team with other various tasks as required.
• Consistently implement policies of the community.

Resident Retention

• Receive all telephone calls and in-person visits. Listen to resident requests, concerns and comments.
• Quickly complete maintenance Service Request and inform the maintenance team. Answer questions for residents about community, repairs, rent, rules, etc. Follow up on a timely basis if unable to respond to residents on all matters.
• Ensure all maintenance repairs are handled satisfactorily by contacting residents with completed Service Request.
• Maintain open communication with supervisor(s), as well as residential staff.
• Contribute to cleanliness and curb appeal of the community on continuing basis.
• Assist in planning resident functions. Attend functions and participate as host for any functions as directed.
• Participate in outreach marketing activities on a regular basis to obtain prospective residents.
• Advise residents of referral concessions (if permitted).
• Assist in placing, removing/updating banners, balloons, bandit signs, flags, etc.
• Conduct market surveys and shop competitive communities.

Safety Responsibilities

• Learn and ensure compliance with all company, local, state and federal safety rules.
• Ensures that unsafe conditions are corrected in a timely manner.

All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

This position may be eligible for single and family benefits such as medical, dental, vision, and life insurance after your first 60 days. Also, 401k, paid time off for the employee, and other benefits are available.

It is the policy of Residential One that no person within the jurisdiction thereof shall, on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination or harassment (including all forms of sexual harassment and sexual violence). #ZR

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