Leasing Associate

Allied Orion Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Allied Orion Group in Houston is seeking a Leasing Associate with a "Whatever it Takes" attitude to market, lease, and maintain positive resident relations. You will greet prospects, conduct tours, and qualify leads to support high occupancy.

You will use ResMan and Microsoft Office to track traffic, process applications, prepare market surveys, and coordinate move-ins and renewals; a strong customer service mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year experience in apartment leasing and/or sales.
• Strong communication and math skills for prorated rents and deposits.

Responsibilities

• Greet and qualify prospects, tour property and amenities.
• Record all traffic and process applications per policy.
• Complete leases and coordinate move-in and renewal processes.
• Use on-site software to track apartment availability.
• Design and execute outreach marketing to drive traffic.

Skills

Sales skills

Customer service

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma

Tools

ResMan

Microsoft Office

Job description

DescriptionOur 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 SUMMARYResponsible for marketing, leasing, and maintaining positive resident relations.REPORTS TO: Community Manager, Assistant Community Manager and/or Regional Property SupervisorSUPERVISES: NoneESSENTIAL 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.QualificationsDEGREES AND DIPLOMAS• High school diploma or equivalent.• 1 year experience in apartment leasing and/or salesKNOWLEDGE, 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) ResMan, as well as Microsoft Office to complete the required reports, create marketing flyers, etc.• Must have basic knowledge of Fair Housing Laws