Leasing Agent

SOVEREIGN REALTY & MANAGEMENT LLC; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 5,000 - 7,000; Part time

Job summary

A property management firm in Atlanta seeks an Independent Contractor to handle leasing operations. Responsibilities include responding to inquiries, showing rental units, and managing advertising initiatives. The ideal candidate is energetic with 2+ years of sales experience and must be effective in customer service and communication. Compensation is commission-based, offering 25-35% of one month's rent plus a gas allowance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years sales experience for a growing Property Management company.
• Energetic and self-motivated attitude required.
• Knowledge of the greater Atlanta area preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and oral communication.
• Safety conscious with high energy, self-motivated attitude.
• Ability to work with/without direct supervision, strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Quick and effective decision maker, problem solver.
• Proficient with social media functionality including Instagram, Facebook & LinkedIn.

Responsibilities

• Respond to inquiries to generate prospective resident visits.
• Maintain awareness of local market conditions and trends.
• Conduct all business in accordance with company policies and procedures.

Skills

Customer service skills

Sales experience

Effective communication

Time management

Proficiency in social media

Problem solving

Education

Real estate license or willingness to obtain

Tools

Instagram

Facebook

LinkedIn

Job description

Overview

Independent Contractor - flexible hours per week. Wage: Commission Only, per lease converted. Work Hours: flexible work-week, including weekends.

Qualifications

• Energetic, dynamic, skilled & knowledgeable leasing agent with superior customer service skills
• Minimum of 2 years sales experience for a growing Property Management company
• Experience leasing single family homes and multi-family properties
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and oral communication
• Safety conscious with high energy, self-motivated attitude
• Ability to work with/without direct supervision, strong organizational and time-management skills
• Quick and effective decision maker, problem solver
• Proficient with social media functionality including Instagram, Facebook & LinkedIn

Major duties and responsibilities

• LEASING: Respond to telephone and web inquiries to generate prospective resident visits; show rental units, use sales skills to demonstrate market-ready product and availability to close prospects; follow-up with prospective residents; provide feedback to Property Manager on vacant units for quality presentation; monitor online scheduling software daily to answer questions and respond to alerts
• ADVERTISING: Maintain awareness of local market conditions and trends; contribute ideas to the property manager for marketing and resident satisfaction; contribute to advertising initiatives for leasing units
• OPERATIONS: Conduct all business in accordance with company policies and procedures, Fair Housing, ADA, Fair Credit Reporting Act and all other Federal, State and Local laws; orient new residents to company processes (e.g., application link)

Organizational relationship

Reports directly to the Managing Broker.

Other requirements

• Physical requirements: Must be able to perform the physical functions of the position, including driving to and walking properties, including up to 4 flights of stairs, delivering marketing/resident communications, and showing/ leasing homes; able to communicate effectively with prospects, residents, staff, supervisors, vendors, etc.
• Experience: Must have at least 2 years of sales experience or related experience; knowledge of the greater Atlanta area preferred.
• Real estate licensing: If unlicensed, completion of the Fair Housing online course prior to showing.
• Driving/traveling requirements: Must have reliable transportation to perform tasks and show properties; must have proof of liability insurance; frequent need (100%) to utilize personal transportation to show properties; valid driver's license and required insurance

Compensation

Leased Unit: 25-35% of One Month's Rent + gas allowance