Leasing Agent

Gchp; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Gchp in Mississippi seeks a Leasing Agent to maximize occupancy by qualifying traffic, scheduling tours, and closing leases. You will also promote resident retention and provide accurate community information.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED and at least two years' tax credit leasing experience, plus proficiency with Excel, Word, PowerPoint and OneSite.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum two years of tax credit leasing or similar experience.
• Working knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint and OneSite or similar software.
• Strong marketing, sales and customer service skills essential.
• Professional, detail-oriented team player with integrity.

Responsibilities

• Greet residents and prospects enthusiastically.
• Conduct tours, determine needs, and close leases.
• Inspect units for readiness and provide accurate information.
• Process applications, collect fees, and coordinate move-ins.
• Maintain waitlist and track traffic for reporting.
• Follow 42 guidelines for residency qualifications.
• Renew leases and manage re-certifications within 120 days.
• Support lease paperwork accuracy and timeliness.

Skills

Marketing

Sales

Customer Service

Problem Solving

Team Player

Professionalism

Integrity

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

OneSite

Job description

POSITION TITLE: Leasing Agent

MANAGER: Property Manager

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Principally responsible for maximizing occupancy by generating qualified traffic, networking within the local community, scheduling appointments, securing rentals, promoting resident retention.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: High School Diploma or GED Required
• Experience: Minimum two years of tax credit experience as a leasing agent or similar property management function
• Abilities: Working knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and OneSite or similar property management software
• Abilities: Excellent marketing techniques, sales abilities, strong customer service, and problem-solving are essential
• Abilities: Energetic team player with high degree of professionalism and integrity, organizational skills, attention to detail with high degree of accuracy
• Abilities: Ability to work flexible schedule, including weekends, to accommodate community needs

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Enthusiastically greet current and prospective residents
• Conduct unit and site tours, build rapport with residents and prospects, determining prospect needs with the goal of obtaining an application and closing the lease
• Inspect vacant unit to ensure product readiness, show model and vacant units, and provide accurate community information
• Conduct all leasing activities at the property, complete guest cards, record traffic, follow up with prospects, coordinate all move-ins, and update the waitlist accordingly
• Follow Section 42 guidelines in the qualification, screening, and acceptance of applicants for residency
• Accurately process and report receipt of application fees, security deposits, rents, and other fees
• Recommend programs and strategies to increase qualified traffic and closing ratios
• Complete market surveys to maintain product knowledge of competitors
• Work to achieve and exceed lease-up schedules
• Contact current residents in person and by written correspondence to renew leases and complete re-certifications within the 120-day period
• Prepare all lease-related paperwork in an accurate and timely manner. Explain lease documents to new and existing residents. Ensure all documents are completed prior to resident move-in
• Perform other duties as assigned by the manager