Leasing Agent

Gulf Coast Housing Partnership, Inc.; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulf Coast Housing Partnership, Inc. in Baton Rouge, LA seeks a Leasing Agent to maximize occupancy by generating qualified traffic, conducting tours, and coordinating move-ins with accuracy and prompt follow-up.

The role emphasizes strong marketing and sales, exceptional customer service, and the ability to work weekends to support community needs and resident retention.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum two years of tax credit leasing experience.
• Proficient with property management software (OneSite or similar).
• Strong marketing, sales and customer service skills.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Greet current and prospective residents enthusiastically.
• Conduct unit and site tours to secure applications and leases.
• Inspect vacant units for readiness and provide accurate information.
• Process leasing activities, record traffic, follow up with prospects and coordinate move-ins.
• Follow Section 42 guidelines in qualification, screening and residency acceptance.
• Accurately process and report application fees, security deposits, rents and other fees.
• Recommend programs to increase qualified traffic and closing ratios.
• Complete market surveys to stay informed about competitors.
• Work to meet and exceed lease-up schedules.
• Renew leases and complete re-certifications within 120 days of expiration.
• Prepare lease-related documents and explain them to residents.

Skills

Marketing techniques

Sales abilities

Customer service

Problem-solving

Team player

Professionalism

Integrity

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

OneSite or similar PMS

Job description

POSITION TITLE:

Leasing Agent

MANAGER:

Property Manager

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Principally responsible for maximizing occupancy by generating qualified traffic, networking within the local community, scheduling appointments, securing rentals, promoting resident retention.

QUALIFICATIONS Education: High School Diploma or GED Required

Experience:

• Minimum two years of tax credit experience as a leasing agent or similar property management function Abilities:
• Working knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and OneSite or similar property management software
• Excellent marketing techniques, sales abilities, strong customer service, and problem-solving are essential
• Energetic team player with high degree of professionalism and integrity, organizational skills, attention to detail with high degree of accuracy
• Ability to work flexible schedule, including weekends, to accommodate community needs

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Enthusiastically greet current and prospective residents
• Conduct unit and site tours, build rapport with residents and prospects, determining prospect needs with the goal of obtaining an application and closing the lease
• Inspect vacant unit to ensure product readiness, show model and vacant units, and provide accurate community information
• Conduct all leasing activities at the property, complete guest cards, record traffic, follow up with prospects, coordinate all move-ins, and update the waitlist accordingly
• Follow Section 42 guidelines in the qualification, screening, and acceptance of applicants for residency
• Accurately process and report receipt of application fees, security deposits, rents, and other fees
• Recommend programs and strategies to increase qualified traffic and closing ratios
• Complete market surveys to maintain product knowledge of competitors
• Work to achieve and exceed lease-up schedules
• Contact current residents in person and by written correspondence to renew leases and complete re-certifications within the 120-day period
• Prepare all lease-related paperwork in an accurate and timely manner. Explain lease documents to new and existing residents. Ensure all documents are completed prior to resident move-in
• Perform other duties as assigned by the manager