Leasing Agent (Full-Time)

Westport Properties Inc.; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 24,796 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Life Insurance Benefits

Recognition of Hard Work

Discretionary Bonus

Job summary

Westport Properties, Inc. is offering a position that includes completing daily office procedures, answering phones, and showing properties. The role requires effective communication to create positive resident experiences, while following housing laws and ensuring office supplies are maintained.

Qualified candidates will have basic computer knowledge, good phone skills, and a willingness to learn. The position offers a clean, friendly work environment, paid time off, and life insurance benefits.

Qualifications

• Good phone and communication skills.
• Basic computer knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Willingness to learn and follow direction.

Responsibilities

• Completing daily required office procedures.
• Answering the phone for leasing inquiries.
• Tenant showings and creating a positive resident experience.
• Maintaining good curb appeal by walking the property.
• Managing property management software.
• Scheduling maintenance for timely response.

Skills

Basic computer knowledge

Communication skills

Ability to walk stairs

Microsoft Office

Willingness to learn

Job description

Career Opportunities with Westport Properties, Inc.

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

Pay range: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour plus a generous leasing and occupancy bonus structure

Duties & Responsibilities

• Completing daily required office procedures
• Answering the phone for leasing inquiries and tenant requirements
• Tenant showings
• Creating a positive resident experience from move in to move out
• Making residents and others feel welcome
• Resolving residents’ concerns
• Following all federal Fair Housing and Landlord/Tenant laws and regulations as well as complying with all applicable federal, state, county and city regulations
• Ensuring office supplies are adequate for the needs of the property
• Maintaining the office/clubhouse/leasing area as well as walking the property daily to maintain good curb appeal
• Organizing office work area to reduce clutter and present a professional appearance
• Data entry to the property management software
• Managing property management software for rent roll, marketing, etc.
• Maintaining confidentiality of customers personal information
• Scheduling with the maintenance team for timely response to all work orders, unit turns and capital projects
• Creating and maintaining positive and productive vendor relationships
• Obtaining bids and managing capital projects
• Many other daily tasks

Skills & Qualifications

• Basic computer knowledge and Microsoft Office
• Willingness to learn and follow direction
• Good phone and communication skills
• Ability to walk stairs

Benefits for Full-Time Employees

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Life Insurance Benefits
• Recognition of Hard Work and Exemplary Performance
• Clean, Air Conditioned, Friendly Working Environment
• Discretionary Bonus Based on Several Factors

About Westport Properties

Founded in 1985, Westport Properties (“WPI”) is an owner-operator of self storage, multifamily and industrial properties across the United States. The Company is a fully integrated operator that develops, acquires and manages its portfolio as well as providing third-party management services. As of January 2025, WPI has over 17 million square feet of self storage space under management and its total assets under management is over $3 billion with its US Storage Centers brand as well as over 650 multifamily units while employing over 600 people nationwide. WPI is a founding partner of the 501(c)3 Kure-It, a non-profit organization that raises money for underfunded cancer research, and Charity Storage, a 501(c)3 that uses vacant storage units to raise money for local charities. To date, Kure-It has raised over $15M and Charity Storage has raised over $1.2M.

At-Will Employment & Equal Opportunity Employer

Westport Properties, Inc. is a parent company of US Storage Centers (USSC) which provides at-will, equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, disability or genetics. Furthermore, Westport Properties, Inc. expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment and discrimination based on age, disability, color, genetics, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status in compliance with federal, state and applicable local laws governing employment and labor law in every location in which the company conducts business. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.