Leasing Agent

4rahlp1 American Homes 4 Rent, L.P.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 2,905,000 - 3,485,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

HSA/FSA

Job summary

American Homes 4 Rent, LP is seeking a Leasing Agent to serve as the primary sales representative and drive occupancy through consultative selling and lease conversion. You will present housing options, respond to inquiries, and guide applicants through the leasing journey with strong communication and relationship-building skills.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, three years of sales or customer-facing experience, and a valid State Real Estate License.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum three 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.

Responsibilities

• Prospect rapport with prospective resident needs, presenting compelling housing solutions, and closing leases.
• Drive leasing performance by responding to inquiring from prospective residents.
• Engage with potential tenants, offering compelling insights into housing options to encourage applications.
• Skillfully negotiate lease terms and provide thorough explanations of leases and related documents.
• 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.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication skills

Relationship building

Analytical skills

Weekend availability

Tools

Microsoft Office

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.