Leasing Agent

Vaco by Highspring; New York (NY); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco is seeking a Junior Leasing Agent for its Midtown West Manhattan properties. This onsite role supports two luxury rental properties and involves guiding tours, handling inquiries, and assisting with lease applications through to execution.

The position requires at least 1 year of residential leasing experience and an active NY Real Estate license, with weekend availability mandatory. Salary offered is $65,000 annually.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of residential leasing experience.
• Active New York State Real Estate License required.
• Weekend availability required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct apartment and building tours for prospective residents.
• Respond to inquiries regarding apartment availability, pricing, building amenities, and leasing requirements.
• Maintain consistent follow-up with prospects and utilize strong sales and closing techniques.
• Assist prospective residents throughout the rental application and approval process.
• Collect and prepare application documents and coordinate with internal teams.
• Prepare and administer leases and other leasing-related documentation.
• Maintain accurate apartment listings across rental websites, including StreetEasy.
• Track prospective resident information, leasing activity, and apartment availability.
• Collaborate with the leasing team regarding market trends, competitive properties, and pricing.
• Provide coverage across multiple Midtown West residential properties.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Sales/Closing

Tours

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Leasing software

Job description

Client: Established NYC residential real estate owner, developer, and property manager

Title: Junior Leasing Agent

Location: Midtown West, Manhattan, NY | Onsite, multiple properties

Salary: $65,000

Job Description: An established New York City real estate owner, developer, and property manager is seeking a Junior Leasing Agent to join its growing residential leasing team. This permanent, onsite opportunity will support at least two luxury rental properties in Midtown West. The Junior Leasing Agent will work closely with the leasing team to manage prospective resident inquiries, conduct apartment tours, assist with rental applications, and support the leasing process from initial inquiry through lease execution.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct apartment and building tours for prospective residents.
• Respond to inquiries regarding apartment availability, pricing, building amenities, and leasing requirements.
• Maintain consistent follow-up with prospects and utilize strong sales and closing techniques.
• Assist prospective residents throughout the rental application and approval process.
• Collect and prepare application documents and coordinate with internal teams.
• Prepare and administer leases and other leasing-related documentation.
• Maintain accurate apartment listings across rental websites, including StreetEasy.
• Track prospective resident information, leasing activity, and apartment availability.
• Collaborate with the leasing team regarding market trends, competitive properties, and pricing.
• Provide coverage across multiple Midtown West residential properties.

Qualifications:

• At least 1 year of residential leasing experience.
• Active New York State Real Estate License required.
• Strong customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Professional, polished presentation and a strong sense of urgency.
• Comfortable conducting tours, engaging prospective residents, and closing leases.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Experience with property management or leasing software preferred.
• Ability to work onsite across multiple properties.
• Weekend availability required.