Leasing Agent

4rahlp1 American Homes 4 Rent, L.P.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

HSAs/FSAs

401(k) with company matching

Employee stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement

9 paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

American Homes 4 Rent, LP (AMH) seeks a Leasing Agent to act as the primary sales representative for prospective residents, driving occupancy through consultative selling and lease conversion.

The role requires a State Real Estate License, 3+ years in sales or customer-facing roles, and strong communication skills. Weekend availability is required. AMH offers comprehensive benefits and performance-based incentives.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum 3 years of related sales or customer-facing experience.
• Valid State Real Estate License is required.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Outstanding communication abilities and analytical skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Prospect rapport with prospective residents, present housing solutions, and close leases.
• Respond to and follow up on inquiries from prospective residents to drive leasing performance.
• Engage with potential tenants and explain housing options to encourage applications.
• Negotiate lease terms and explain leases and documents to new tenants.
• Perform leasing activities in accordance with applicable laws to maximize occupancy.
• Collaborate with underwriting and leasing teams to move applicants through the leasing journey.
• Stay informed about AMH policies to ensure compliance.

Skills

Communication

Relationship building

Sales mindset

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Real Estate License

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

About the Role

Since 2012, we've grown to become one of the leading single-family rental companies and homebuilders in the country, recently recognized as a top employer by Fortune. AMH’s goal is to simplify the experience of leasing a home through professional management and maintenance support, so our residents can focus on what really matters to them, wherever they are in life. The Leasing Agent serves as the company's primary sales representative for prospective residents, responsible for driving occupancy through consultative selling, relationship building and lease conversion.

Responsibilities

• Prospect rapport with prospective resident needs, presenting compelling housing solutions, and closing leases.
• Drive leasing performance by responding to and following up on inquiries from prospective residents.
• Engage with potential tenants, offering compelling insights into our housing options to encourage applications.
• Skillfully negotiate lease terms and provide thorough explanations of leases and related documents to new tenants.
• Perform leasing activities in accordance with applicable laws to maximize housing occupancy.
• Collaborate with underwriting and leasing teams to navigate applicants through the leasing journey.
• Stay informed about AMH policies and procedures to ensure compliance and up-to-date practices.

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum three (3) years of related sales or customer-facing sales experience.
• Leasing, real estate, or property management experience preferred.
• A valid State Real Estate License required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook) required.
• Outstanding communication abilities and analytical skills to solve problems effectively.
• Ability to build relationships, organize tasks, and deliver top-notch customer service.
• Flexibility to work weekends required.

Compensation

The anticipated pay range/scale for this position is $21.09 to $25.30 Hourly. Actual starting base pay within this range will depend on factors including geographic location, education, training, skills, and relevant experience.

This position is eligible to receive monthly bonus payments.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts and/or health savings accounts.
• Dependent savings accounts.
• 401(k) with company matching contributions.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• 9 paid holidays per year.
• Paid time off (PTO) at a rate of 0.0577 hours of PTO per hour worked, up to a maximum of 120 hours per year.

EEO/DEI

American Homes 4 Rent, LP ("AMH") provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors. AMH provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. To request an accommodation, email [e-mail]. In addition to federal law requirements, AMH complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. AMH participates in the E-Verify program. Background check required.