Leasing Agent

Extell; City of Yonkers (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Life & AD&D Insurance

STD/LTD Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Extell is seeking a motivated Real Estate Leasing Agent for our Hudson Piers development in Yonkers, NY. This full-time, field-based role focuses on marketing available properties, qualifying tenants, and guiding clients from inquiry to lease signing.

The ideal candidate has a NY real estate license, 3+ years of leasing experience, and strong communication skills. We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Active New York state real estate license.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in real estate leasing, sales, or related activities.
• Strong knowledge of fair housing laws and landlord-tenant regulations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work weekends.

Responsibilities

• Market and advertise available rental units across digital platforms, MLS, and social media.
• Conduct property showings and open houses for prospective tenants.
• Screen and qualify applicants through credit checks, background verifications, and income documentation.
• Negotiate and execute lease agreements in compliance with housing laws.
• Maintain accurate records of available units, showings, and applicant status.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with current and prospective tenants to ensure high occupancy rates.
• Coordinate with property management and maintenance teams to ensure units are move-in ready.
• Track market trends, rental rates, and competitor activity to provide leasing recommendations.
• Respond promptly to inquiries via phone, email, and online portals.
• Assist in preparing move-in/move-out documentation, inspection reports, and lease renewals.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Weekend availability

Customer service

Education

Active New York state real estate license

Tools

Yardi/RentCafe

CRM systems

Job description

The Company

Extell is a vertically integrated real estate developer. Our team's expertise spans acquisitions, financing, development, marketing, design, and operations which allows us to streamline communications and deliver consistent execution across all project phases. Experiencing outstanding growth since its founding in 1989, Extell is one of the nation's leading developers, with a portfolio exceeding twenty-five million square feet.

The Company

Extell is a vertically integrated real estate developer. Our team's expertise spans acquisitions, financing, development, marketing, design, and operations which allows us to streamline communications and deliver consistent execution across all project phases. Experiencing outstanding growth since its founding in 1989, Extell is one of the nation's leading developers, with a portfolio exceeding twenty-five million square feet.

Extell Marketing Group (EMG), a division of Extell Development Company (Extell), manages the sales and marketing of the world's most distinguished residential portfolio throughout New York City, Westchester County, and other premier markets across the nation.

Position Overview

We are seeking a motivated and results-driven Real Estate Leasing Agent to join our growing team. In this role, you will be responsible for marketing available properties, qualifying prospective tenants, and guiding clients through the leasing process from initial inquiry to lease signing. This is a full-time field-based role at our Hudson Piers development, located in Yonkers, NY. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, has excellent interpersonal skills, and is committed to delivering an exceptional client experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Market and advertise available rental units across digital platforms, MLS, and social media channels
• Conduct property showings and open houses for prospective tenants in a professional manner
• Screen and qualify applicants through credit checks, background verifications, and income documentation
• Negotiate and execute lease agreements in compliance with local, state, and federal housing laws
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of available units, showings, and applicant status
• Build and maintain strong relationships with current and prospective tenants to ensure high occupancy rates
• Coordinate with property management and maintenance teams to ensure units are move-in ready
• Track market trends, rental rates, and competitor activity to provide strategic leasing recommendations
• Respond promptly to inquiries via phone, email, and online portals to maximize lead conversion
• Assist in preparing move-in/move-out documentation, inspection reports, and lease renewals

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Active New York state real estate license
• Minimum 3 years of experience in real estate leasing, sales, or other related activities in the real estate industry
• Strong knowledge of fair housing laws and landlord-tenant regulations
• Excellent written and verbal communication and negotiation skills
• Experienced in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Ability to work weekends

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency with property management software (e.g. Yardi/RentCafe)
• Experience with CRM systems and digital marketing tools
• Bilingual skills (Spanish/English) are a strong plus

Compensation & Benefits

Extell offers opportunities for professional growth and advancement; and competitive pay and benefits to include:

• $80,000 - $90,000 salary
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Company paid Short and Long Term Disability
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Equal Opportunity Employer