Leasing Consultant

Fortis Property Management; Bloomingdale (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical/Dental/Vision

Life Insurance

401(K)

Referral Program

Rent Discounts

Job summary

Fortis Property Management is seeking a Leasing Consultant for The Meadows to lease apartments while maximizing rent and ensuring resident satisfaction. You will collaborate with maintenance staff and a community manager to deliver excellent service and accurate lease documentation.

Experience in leasing or sales is preferred, with familiarity of Yardi/RealPage/MRI/AppFolio and MS Office. This full-time role offers a strong commission/bonus plan and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Prior leasing/sales experience is preferred.
• Proficiency in social media preferred.
• Proficiency with property management software (Yardi, RealPage, MRI, AppFolio).
• Computer skills to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Show apartments.
• Provide information to prospects via telephone and personal visits.
• Accurately quote prices.
• Follow up on all prospects.
• Thorough knowledge of the immediate market and all comparable properties.
• Prepare and review leases for accuracy.
• Maintain effective and aggressive lease renewal program.
• Collect money (deposits, rents, etc.).
• Distribute move-in packages.
• Adhere to Fortis Properties Management policies and procedures.

Skills

Leasing experience

Social media

Communication

Customer service

Professional image

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Yardi

RealPage

MRI

AppFolio

MS Office

Job description

Description

Fortis Property Management

Job Title: Leasing Consultant

Weekly Hours: Full-Time (Hourly)

Location: The Meadows

Property Type: Conventional

Position Overview:

Help people find their new homes! Your main focus as a leasing consultant is to lease apartments while achieving the highest effective rent level. Executing leases triggers our competitive commission and bonus structure. Most importantly, our property management philosophy is maintaining strong customer service and resident satisfaction, which starts with each and every leasing consultant on the Fortis team.

No experience with property or leasing? No problem. You have more skills than you know! We pride ourselves in utilizing diverse employment backgrounds to equip our team with as many different perspectives as possible. Often, successful leasing agents were once successful waiters/waitresses, customer service representatives, floor workers at big box stores, and call center employees. Fortis is here to help you pursue your employment goals.

Why work for us?

Why work for Fortis Property Management because at Fortis, our success is the result of people like you. We pride ourselves on employing thoughtful, innovative, and outgoing team members. We maintain a competitive commission and bonus structure to recognize your hard work. We also promote internal advancement to further your career with us, as we believe that our leaders of tomorrow come from the team members of today.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions**)

You assist in your community's goal to effectively and efficiently lease the property, while also promoting excellence in resident care and service. You work alongside a team of maintenance technicians, groundskeepers, and a maintenance supervisor on your property, all under the direction of your property/community manager. There, your contribution to the team is specifically:

• Show apartments
• Provide information to prospects via telephone and personal visits
• Accurately quote prices
• Follow up on all prospects
• Thorough knowledge of the immediate market and all comparable properties
• Thorough knowledge of the surrounding community
• Ensure all necessary application paperwork is obtained from prospectsProvide superior customer service
• Collect money (deposits, rents, etc.)
• Prepare and review leases for accuracy
• Maintain effective and aggressive lease renewal program
• Inspect apartments for readiness
• Adherence to and proper implementation of all Fortis Properties Management policies and procedures
• Distribute move-in packages
• Other duties as delegated

Knowledge of and adherence to the following:

• Fair Housing policies and procedures
• ADA policies and procedures

Experience

• Prior leasing/sales experience is preferred
• Proficiency in social media preferred
• Proficiency with property management software (Yardi, RealPage, MRI, AppFolio)
• Computer skills to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

Special Skills

• Ability to successfully Interact with people
• Organizational skills
• Computer literate
• Strong Communication skills both orally and written
• Good decision-making ability
• Proficient sales skills
• Professional image

Benefits (Full-Time Employees Only)

• Paid Time Off
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401(K)
• Referral Program
• Rent Discounts (where applicable)

Disclaimer

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. The Company provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

This Property Management Company is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.