Leasing Agent

Real-Estate-Equities; Coon Rapids (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Commission & bonus

Holidays & PTO

Health insurance

401(k) with match

Insurance coverage

Career growth

Job summary

Real Estate Equities is hiring a Leasing Agent for the Spring House Neighborhood in Coon Rapids, MN. This role focuses on leasing apartments to maintain competitive occupancy and requires managing leads, tours, and applications with a strong customer-service mindset.

Responsibilities include processing background checks, ensuring eligibility for affordable housing programs, and upholding Fair Housing laws while collaborating with onsite staff.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years leasing or related sales experience preferred.
• Fair Housing Laws knowledge and compliance required.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Meet or exceed occupancy targets by creating a positive prospect experience.
• Schedule tours, show apartments and follow up with prospects.
• Process applications and background checks in a timely manner.
• Ensure applicants meet screening requirements and eligibility for programs.
• Provide excellent resident service and foster positive relations.
• Assist with pricing, promotions and market comparisons.

Skills

Yardi experience

Knock experience

Fair Housing knowledge

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Tools

Yardi

Knock

Job description

About this position

Job Title: Leasing Specialist
Classification: Non-Exempt
Reports to: Property Manager
Location: Coon Rapids

Real Estate Equities is hiring a Leasing Agent! Join our team at Spring House Neighborhood building community located in Coon Rapids, MN.

Purpose: Take ownership of leasing apartments to continually maintain a competitive occupancy for the community in the marketplace.

• Competitive Pay: $20.00 – $22.00 per hour + commission and bonus
• Generous Time Off: 10 paid holidays + 16 PTO days + Sick & Safe Time
• Health & Wellness Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement Plan: 401(k) with company match up to 4%
• Company-Paid Coverage: Life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance
• Career Growth: Access to training and development opportunities

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Meet or exceed budgeted occupancy requirements by creating a positive prospect experience.
• Managing Knock leasing platform by following up with leads and keeping a consistent engagement score of 85% or higher.
• Scheduling tours, showing apartments and follow up with prospects.
• Respond to leasing inquiries via email, if applicable.
• Process prospect background check.
• Ensure prospect meets or exceeds company screening requirements.
• Process paperwork required to determine household eligibility for affordable housing programs.
• Process resident applications and follow up with residents to get necessary paperwork to lease and/or renew resident leases.
• Complete a monthly pricing analysis of competitive buildings to optimize pricing and promotions.
• Provide residents and applicants with exceptional customer service and foster good resident relations.
• Report any issues with vacant apartments that would deter the ability to rent.
• Guide residents to the appropriate staff member to address issues.
• Attend compliance training in person at corporate office, via video conference or provided by a vendor.
• Attend regularly held training and meetings as necessary.
• Participate in resident activities and outreach programs.
• Be a valuable part of an effective on-site team.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

• 1-3 Years previous leasing or related sales experience preferred.
• Yardi experience preferred.
• Knock experience preferred.
• Previous affordable housing experience with Section 8, Section 42, LITHC and Tax Credit preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to multi-task/meet deadlines.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
• Maintain professional office environment and treat fellow coworkers and residents with respect.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions.
• Knowledge of Fair Housing Laws and the ability to apply them in your daily interactions with residents, applicants, and prospects.
• Consistently follow, enforce and support Company screening criteria as required by the Fair Housing Laws and Company.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit for long periods of time at a computer.
• Ability to lift up to 10 pounds.
• Ability to twist, turn, bend, stoop and walk up and down stairs as necessary.

Salary Information

$20 - $22Hourly Wage