Leasing Agent

Southwood Realty; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwood Realty is seeking a Leasing Agent to greet prospects, present the features of the community, and secure leases from qualified applicants. You will maintain professional leasing offices and ensure accurate paperwork.

Ideal candidates have at least 2 years of selling experience, fluent English and Spanish, a typing speed of 30 WPM, and strong organizational skills. You will support resident relations and assist with marketing efforts to keep vacancies low.

Qualifications

• Position requires good leasing and closing skills and have at least 2 years of selling experience.
• Must type 30 WPM
• Prefer at least 2 years of customer service
• Must be organized
• Proficient in both English and Spanish

Responsibilities

• Greet prospects and determine their needs; present community features and benefits.
• Show apartments suitable to prospect needs and secure leases.
• Maintain daily property advertising materials and professional leasing office.
• Handle incoming calls professionally and maintain a welcoming environment.
• Complete paperwork related to applications and leases accurately and promptly.
• Accept rents and deposits; support upkeep and curb appeal of the community.

Skills

Leasing skills

Closing skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Customer service

Typing speed 30 WPM

Organized

Job description

Leasing Agent

The Leasing Agent is the property's sales representative whose primary duties are to greet prospects, to present professionally the features and benefits of their assigned community and property, and secure lease agreements from qualified persons. A Leasing Agent is service oriented and strives to make current residents and prospective residents feel welcome and comfortable in their community.

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conducts all business in accordance with company policies and procedures, Fair Housing, Americans with Disabilities Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other laws pertaining to apartments
• Maintain a professional, but friendly atmosphere in the leasing office and throughout the community
• Inspects models and "market ready" vacancies daily
• Answers incoming phone calls and handles each call professionally
• Greet prospective residents, determine their needs and preferences, and professionally present community and show apartments suitable to the prospect's needs while communicating features and benefits
• Maintain daily property advertising materials
• Accurately and promptly complete all paperwork related to prospective applications and leases
• Accept rents and deposits
• Helps to ensure the physical well-being and curb appeal of the apartment community

Qualifications:

• Positions requires good leasing and closing skills and have at least 2 years of selling experience
• Person must be able to type 30 WPM
• Prefer at least 2 years of customer service
• Person must be organized
• Proficient in both English and Spanish

Full job description can be found in the below attachment.