Leasing Agent

AMH; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) with company matching

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

AMH in Houston, TX is seeking a Leasing Agent to serve as the primary sales representative for prospective residents and drive occupancy through consultative selling and lease conversion.

The role requires a State Real Estate License, 3+ years of sales experience, and strong communication and relationship-building skills. Weekend availability is expected, with compensation including a monthly bonus and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum three years of related sales or customer-facing experience required.
• A valid State Real Estate License is required.
• Leasing, real estate, or property management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drives occupancy by responding to inquiries from prospective residents.
• Engage with potential tenants and present housing options to encourage applications.
• Skillfully negotiate lease terms and explain leases and documents to new tenants.
• Perform leasing activities in accordance with applicable laws to maximize occupancy.
• Collaborate with underwriting and leasing teams to guide applicants through the leasing journey.
• Stay informed about company policies to ensure compliant practices.

Skills

Customer-facing sales

Communication skills

Relationship building

Analytical skills

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

State Real Estate License

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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 and Great Place To Work. At AMH, our 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 include prospect rapport prospective resident needs, presenting compelling housing solutions, and closing leases.

Responsibilities

• Drives leasing performance by responding to and following up on inquiries from perspective 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.
• Performs 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 our company’s policies and procedures to ensure compliance and up-to-date practices.

Requirements

• A High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum three (3) years of related sales or customer-facing sales experience required.
• Leasing, real estate, or property management experience preferred.
• A valid State Real Estate License is required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook) is 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 is 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.

Additional Compensation

This position is eligible to receive monthly bonus payments.

Perks and Benefits

Employees have the opportunity to participate in 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; and a tuition reimbursement program. The Company provides 9 paid holidays per year, and, upon hire, new employees will accrue 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.

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