Leasing Agent

Bode; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Paid holidays

Job summary

A residential property management company in Seattle is seeking a Leasing Consultant to provide leasing support at assigned properties. Responsibilities include touring prospective residents, overcoming objections, collecting rents, and ensuring compliance with housing laws. Ideal candidates will have at least 1 year of experience with AppFolio and property leasing, along with knowledge of Fair Housing regulations. The position offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and a 401(k).

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience using AppFolio.
• 1 year of experience in property leasing.
• 1 year of knowledge of Fair Housing regulations.

Responsibilities

• Tour prospective residents through the community.
• Provide property details including rates and availability.
• Communicate screening results to applicants.
• Ensure compliance with Fair Housing regulations.

Skills

AppFolio

Property leasing

Fair Housing regulations

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k).
• Health insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Paid holidays.

Full Job Description

The Leasing Consultant reports directly to the Community Manager and is responsible for providing leasing support at the property where he/she is assigned. The Leasing Agent’s focus is to answer all rental inquiries, schedule appointments, qualify residents, show available apartments and, above all, to lease apartments.

The duties of the Leasing Agent include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Touring prospective residents through the community.
• Providing comprehensive property details, including rates, availability, options, specials, concessions, and ancillary fees.
• Speaking with prospective tenants to overcome objections and secure leases.
• Remaining up-to-date with area competitors, pricing, and specials.
• Ensuring the property is clean and attractive at all times and the tour path, amenity spaces, common areas, and leasing office is tidy.
• Informing the Community Manager of rental application outcomes based on the resident screening report.
• Communicating screening results to applicants.
• Processing appropriate paperwork for prospect approvals and/or denials.
• Soliciting additional information from prospects based on screening reports.
• Establishing new resident files, drafting Rental Agreements, and completing all relevant paperwork related to new residents.
• Conducting move-in inspections.
• Accurately collecting and recording rents and work orders when required.
• Providing assistance with paperwork and special projects.
• Ensuring compliance with Fair Housing, Equal Opportunity Employment, and Landlord Tenant laws.
• Possessing comprehensive knowledge of property marketing strategies, including familiarity with available units, their conditions, rental rates, and move-in dates.
• Compiling a comprehensive list of community, property, and unit benefits for marketing purposes.
• Understanding property policies concerning deposit amounts, rental agreements, and restrictions.
• Conducting weekly rental market comparisons with competitors to inform marketing strategies.
• Maintaining a daily Traffic Log.
• Ensuring all rental applications are completed, signed, and processed promptly.
• Creating and utilizing various marketing tools such as flyers, brochures, social media, and other advertising options.
• Marketing the property to local businesses.

Requirements

Qualifications and Experience

• AppFolio: 1 year (required).
• Property leasing: 1 year (required).
• Fair Housing regulations: 1 year (required).
• MFTE: 1 year (preferred).

Ability to commute/relocate

• Seattle, WA 98109 - Reliably commute (required).

What BODE Offers

Benefits and Compensation

• Competitive compensation.
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans.
• 401(k).
• 6 paid Holidays per year.