Leasing Agent

Gchp; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

GCHP is seeking a Leasing Agent in Baton Rouge to maximize occupancy and generate qualified traffic by networking in the local community and scheduling tours.

You will conduct tours, secure rentals, renew leases, and maintain accurate records while delivering exceptional resident service and meeting lease-up goals.

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: Marketing, sales, customer service, and problem-solving are essential.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, to meet community needs.

Responsibilities

• Greet current and prospective residents enthusiastically.
• Conduct unit and site tours, assess needs, and close leases.
• Inspect vacants to ensure readiness and provide accurate information.
• Handle all leasing activities: guest cards, traffic, move-ins, and waitlist updates.
• Follow Section 42 guidelines in qualification and screening of applicants.
• Process receipts for fees, deposits, rents, and other charges accurately.
• Suggest programs to boost qualified traffic and lease closings.
• Perform market surveys to stay informed about competitors.
• Renew leases and re-certifications within the 120-day window.
• Prepare lease paperwork and explain terms to residents; ensure documents are complete.

Skills

Sales abilities

Customer service

Problem-solving

Flex scheduling

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

OneSite

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