Leasing Associate

AION; Joppatowne (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Pointe at Northern Woods is seeking a Leasing Associate to maximize occupancy by directing leasing activities, tours, and move-ins while maintaining exceptional customer service.

You will implement on-site marketing strategies, develop referral programs, and coordinate communications with prospects, residents, and the community. Strong English communication and Fair Housing knowledge are desirable.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; college preferred.
• Valid driver's license may be required for site access.
• Experience in leasing or customer service is preferred.
• Familiarity with Fair Housing laws and leasing compliance is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct all leasing activities at the property, responding to inquiries, providing tours, following up with prospects, and coordinating move-ins.
• Recommend marketing strategies and programs for on-site activity and traffic.
• Develop and monitor referral programs for move-ins, newsletters, and retention.
• Initiate sales outreach including development, community management, and internal/external communication.
• Attend weekly marketing meetings and maintain high shop scores.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Sales

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Bilingual

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College preferred

Tools

RealPage

Job description

Under the direction of the Property Manager, the Leasing Associate at Pointe at Northern Woods is responsible for maximizing occupancy by generating qualified traffic, networking within the local community, scheduling appointments, securing rentals, promoting resident retention, and providing or coordinating exceptional customer service.

• Conduct all leasing activities at the property, responding to telephone inquiries, providing tours of apartments and amenities, following up with prospects, and coordinating all move-ins
• Recommend strategies and programs for on-site marketing activity
• Develop and monitor merchant/neighborhood referral programs for move-in packets, newsletters, and resident retention
• Initiate sales outreach plans including but not limited to new development, community management, internal and external communication, and support
• Recommend programs and strategies to increase qualified traffic and closing ratios.
• Attend weekly marketing meetings
• Maintain passing e-shop, phone shop, and physical shop scores of 85% or higher.

Administrative:

• Inspect apartments with the new residents at move in and complete all the necessary paperwork
• Support Assistant RE Manager with tracking renewals, lease expirations, and notices to vacate
• Collect and accurately process and report receipt of application fees, security deposits, rents and other fees
• Accurately enter all prospect and resident data into Entrata in a timely manner
• Keep files, desk, and leasing area organized
• Comply with all Fair Housing regulations, local/state regulations, and other laws as they relate to property specific guidelines and occupancy standards
• Inspect market ready units and models each morning

Customer Service:

• Assist in planning and preparation of resident functions.
• Walk the property for curb appeal and overall property appearance.
• Assist with the monitoring and directing of service operations to ensure service requests are completed within 24 hours and curb appeal standards are met
• Provide excellent customer service and display courteous and professional attitude toward all customers
• Maintain availability for resident functions, community affiliated events and weekends
• Perform other duties as required
• Maintain all leasing office standards

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent, college preferred.
• Valid driver's license
• Familiarity with Fair Housing Laws and leasing compliance
• Excellent English communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Must be able to walk apartments and grounds, including steps and climbing stairs
• Occasionally requires lifting 20 pounds or less
• Must be available to work weekends and holidays on a rotating schedule
• Experience with RealPage is preferred
• Bilingual or multi-lingual experience is a plus
• General Schedule: Monday through Friday, 9 am to 6 pm

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