Leasing Agent

Gulf Coast Housing Partnership, Inc.; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional housing organization in Jackson, Mississippi is seeking a Leasing Agent responsible for maximizing occupancy through effective community networking, appointment scheduling, and promoting resident retention. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of two years of experience in property management, excellent marketing techniques, and strong customer service skills. This role also requires conducting tours, processing applications, and ensuring lease agreements are completed accurately.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of tax credit experience as a leasing agent or similar property management function.
• Ability to work flexible schedule, including weekends, to accommodate community needs.

Responsibilities

• Maximize occupancy by generating qualified traffic and networking within the local community.
• Conduct unit and site tours, and build rapport with residents.
• Accurately process and report the receipt of application fees, security deposits, and rents.

Skills

Excellent marketing techniques

Strong customer service

Problem-solving

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
• Working knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and OneSite or similar property management software
• Excellent marketing techniques, sales abilities, strong customer service, and problem‑solving are essential
• Energetic team player with high degree of professionalism and integrity, organizational skills, attention to detail with high degree of accuracy
• 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