Leasing Agent
This client-facing role involves interacting with tenants to assist with moves, leases, and addressing any questions. The Leasing Agent serves as a mediator between tenants and property managers, ensuring smooth processes and clear communication.
Benefits
- Comprehensive training
- Competitive salaries and bonuses
- Paid vacation, sick days, and holidays
- 401(k) plan with a company match
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance
- Employee Referral Program
- Employee Awards and Recognition
- Career Advancement Opportunities
Responsibilities
- Interview prospective residents and record information to assess needs and qualifications
- Generate a high volume of leasing deals by identifying new prospects and cultivating growth
- Accompany prospective residents to models and vacant apartments, discuss sizing, layout, and sell community features and amenities
- Qualify prospective residents; verify applications, credit information, and other qualifications
- Prepare lease and move‑in documentation and related paperwork
- Collect rental payments and application fees from community residents
- Promote a positive and proactive approach to resident relations and service
- Walk and inspect vacancies daily to confirm each apartment’s make‑ready status
- Assist in planning and hosting resident events
- Maintain market knowledge through regular competitive property visits and inspections
Requirements
- Proven track record of successful sales
- Up‑to‑date with property market status
- MS Office familiarity
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Persuasive marketing and sales skills
- Customer service orientation
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
- Compliance Training Certificate (Tax Credit and Set‑Aside Communities)
- Fair Housing Compliance Exam
Other Qualifications
- Ability to read and understand lease agreements and other lease documents
- Professional appearance and demeanor
- Confidentiality
- Works well and is at ease with “strangers”
- Reliable team player
- Effective listener and communicatorEffective sales skills
- Available to work weekends and overtime
- Able to take directions from supervisor
- Accept constructive criticism