Leasing Associate

AOG Living; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

AOG Living in Houston seeks a Leasing Associate with a "Whatever it Takes" attitude to market, lease, and maintain positive resident relations. The role focuses on achieving high occupancy by building strong prospect and resident relationships and coordinating with clients and vendors.

Responsibilities include touring properties, qualifying leads, processing applications, and overseeing move-ins and renewals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year experience in apartment leasing and/or sales.
• Strong reading, writing and communication skills.
• Basic math to calculate prorated rents and deposits.
• Experience using property management software and MS Office.
• Knowledge of Fair Housing laws.

Responsibilities

• Greet and qualify prospects and tour property.
• Maintain occupancy by marketing and leasing.
• Record traffic and manage application process.
• Prepare and present lease options; oversee move-ins/renewals.
• Use online marketing (Craig's List, search engines) to drive traffic.
• Distribute newsletters, flyers, and resident notices.

Skills

Leasing experience

Sales skills

Customer service

Marketing

MS Office

Property management software

Education

High school diploma

1 year leasing experience

Tools

Yardi or similar PM software

Job description

Our national multi-family management company seeks a Leasing Associate with a \"Whatever it Takes\" attitude to be responsible for marketing, leasing, and maintaining positive resident relations.

Summary

The Leasing Associate is responsible for professionally achieving high occupancy and resident retention goals by creating positive relationships with the prospect and current residents, clients, and vendors.

Job Summary

Responsible for marketing, leasing, and maintaining positive resident relations.

REPORTS TO

Community Manager, Assistant Community Manager and/or Regional Property Supervisor

SUPERVISES

None

Essential Functions

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Perform all sales and leasing activities (greet and qualify prospects, tour property and amenities).
• Ensure the property and show units meet the Company's standards for the marketing/leasing tour. Communicate upkeep needs with Property Manager and Maintenance Team.
• Record all telephone and in-person traffic according to Company policy.
• Ensure application is completed according to Company policy.
• Ensure the lease is completed according to Company policy.
• Ensure the move-in process is completed according to Company policy.
• Ensure the renewal process is completed according to Company policy.
• Ensure the move-out process is completed according to Company policy.
• Use on-site property software to track apartment availability.
• Be knowledgeable of market trends and competitor conditions that may impact on the property's occupancy. Prepare market survey.
• Design marketing plan and activities to drive traffic to the property.
• Complete outreach marketing and record all marketing efforts.
• Proficiency in using the internet for marketing, including Craig's List, Google, and other search engines.
• Distribute newsletters, flyers, and resident notices.

Qualifications

DEGREES AND DIPLOMAS

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year experience in apartment leasing and/or sales

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Apartment leasing experience or experience in a customer service-related industry (i.e., retail sales, hospitality).
• Must be able to read, write and communicate effectively to comprehend and complete documents, lease agreements, and communicate effectively with residents.
• Demonstrate ability to apply sales skills (generating sales leads, conducting presentations, qualifying prospects, and closing).
• Must have mathematical skills at high school level to calculate prorated rents, deposits, etc.
• Proficiency in using property management software(s), as well as Microsoft Office to complete the required reports, create marketing flyers, etc.
• Must have basic knowledge of Fair Housing Laws