Leasing Agent

Draper & Kramer; Evanston, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay $19.00–$23.00

Leasing commissions

Up to 8% annual Property ManagementBON

401(k) with company match

Medical, Dental, Vision and Health SAV

Company Paid Life, AD&D, LTD, and STD

PTO

Family leave program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Draper and Kramer is hiring a Leasing Agent for the Evanston, IL area. The role focuses on touring prospects, leasing apartments, updating databases, processing applications, and addressing resident inquiries while adhering to Fair Housing standards.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years in sales or customer service, strong communication, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. A high school diploma is required with a Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 1–2 years of sales and customer service experience; leasing experience preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook).
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Approachable and friendly demeanor; strong time management and organizational skills.
• Problem-solving abilities; ability to work with all levels of staff.

Responsibilities

• Complies with local and federal Fair Housing Standards.
• Touring prospects and leasing apartments.
• Updating resident databases.
• Processing applications.
• Responding to residents’ inquiries.
• Inspecting vacant apartments.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Time management

Problem-solving

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma/GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Draper and Kramer is a family owned company with over 130 years of experience providing vertically integrated property and financial services throughout the United States. Specifically, our services include multi-family residential and commercial property management, acquisition, development, debt and equity commercial financing.

We offer opportunities for career advancement, a supportive work environment and competitive benefit packages. We encourage you to learn more about joining the Draper and Kramer team!

TheLeasing Agent’s responsibilities may vary slightly based on location; however, strong communication skills and a personable demeanor are key factors to success. The ability to multi-task and be adaptive to changing responsibilities while maintaining a positive attitude are also crucial. This position is located in Evanston, IL.

Schedule

Responsibilities

• Complies with local and federal Fair Housing Standards
• Touring prospects and leasing apartments
• Responsible for updating resident databases
• Process applications
• Responds to residents’ inquiries
• Conducts inspections of vacant apartments

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED equivalent; Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 1-2 years of experience in sales and customer service, previous leasing experience required
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Approachable and friendly demeanor
• Strong time management, organizational and problem-solving skills
• Must be able to work with all levels of employees

Compensation

• Hourly Rate Range for this position: $19.00 - $23.00
• Leasing Commissions
• Up to 8% Annual Property Management Bonus
• 401(k) with a company match
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Health Savings Accounts
• Company Paid Life, AD&D, LTD, and STD
• PTO
• Company Paid Family Leave Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

It always has been and continues to be Draper and Kramer’s policy that employees should be able to enjoy a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination. All decisions regarding recruiting, hiring, promotion, assignment, training, termination, and other terms and conditions of employment will be made without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, pregnancy, disability, work-related injury, covered veteran status or any other factor that the law protects from employment discrimination.

Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

IL Managing Broker Lic

IL Leasing Agent License

Equal Opportunity Employer
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