Junior Leasing Agent

Vaco LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco is seeking a polished Junior Leasing Agent in New York, NY to support its growing residential leasing team. The role involves conducting apartment showings, engaging with prospective tenants, answering questions, and assisting with lease closings in a fast-paced onsite environment.

You will post and maintain listings on StreetEasy and other platforms, coordinate with colleagues to ensure a smooth leasing process, and deliver professional, responsive customer service throughout the

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of residential leasing or related customer-facing experience.
• Active New York Real Estate License or pursuing licensure.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Tech-savvy, organized, and able to work with urgency.
• Professional presentation and polished communication.
• Reliable, proactive and comfortable in a fast-paced onsite environment.
• Weekend availability is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct apartment showings and property tours for prospective tenants.
• Engage with prospects, answer questions, and assist with closing leases.
• Handle rental offers, pricing discussions, and follow-up communications.
• Post and maintain apartment listings on StreetEasy and other platforms.
• Coordinate with the leasing team to ensure a smooth leasing process.
• Provide professional and responsive customer service throughout the application process.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Organization

Tech savvy

Professional presentation

Weekend availability

Education

Real Estate License (NY)

Job description

Position: Junior Leasing Agent (perm)

Industry: Residential Real Estate

Location: New York, NY

Schedule: Wednesday–Sunday | Monday & Tuesday off

Compensation: $31/hour ($65K annualized)

Position Overview

A well-established residential real estate owner and property management company is seeking a polished and customer-focused Junior Leasing Agent to support its growing leasing team.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct apartment showings and property tours for prospective tenants.
• Engage with prospects, answer questions, and assist with closing leases.
• Handle rental offers, pricing discussions, and follow-up communications.
• Post and maintain apartment listings on StreetEasy and other platforms.
• Coordinate with the leasing team to ensure a smooth leasing process.
• Provide professional and responsive customer service throughout the application process.

Qualifications & Requirements

• At least 1 year of residential leasing or related customer-facing experience.
• Active New York Real Estate License or currently working toward obtaining one.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
• Tech-savvy, organized, and able to work with urgency.
• Professional presentation and polished communication.
• Reliable, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, onsite environment.
• Weekend availability is required.