Leasing Consultant

Audubon; Chamblee (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Audubon is seeking a Leasing Consultant to support leasing activities and maximize community occupancy. You will inspect model units, maintain files, and respond to prospect inquiries while coordinating with the community team to drive turnover and occupancy.

The role includes processing applications, preparing move-in paperwork, and assisting with monthly renewals. Ideal candidates show strong communication and customer service skills in a fast-paced property environment.

Qualifications

• Language Skills: read and write simple correspondence.
• Mathematical Skills: perform basic math operations and percentages.
• Reasoning Ability: interpret instructions and solve problems.
• Computer Skills: proficient with Word, Outlook, and Excel; internet searches and calendars/databases.

Responsibilities

• Assist in leasing operations to maximize occupancy.
• Prepare show units and maintain model apartments.
• Update resident files and input new residents into Entrata.
• Give prospect tours and discuss amenities.
• Respond promptly to prospect inquiries via phone and online leads.
• Process lease applications and renewal activity.
• Assist marketing efforts and maintain marketing binder.

Skills

Language Skills

Mathematical Skills

Reasoning Ability

Computer Skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s Degree (preferred)

Tools

Entrata

Job description

Job Summary

The Leasing Consultant assists in leasing activities to maximize income and achieve community occupancy goals.

Values Modeled

All employees are expected to find ways to bring our values to life every day by demonstrating: leadership, commitment, and integrity.

Measures of Success

Resident feedback on quality and timeliness of resident services provided; resident turnover.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure proper maintenance and inspect community and vacant units on a daily basis. Assist in the day-to-day leasing operations of the community.
• Responsible for ensuring the model and or show units are ready for show.
• Maintain complete and accurate community files and records.
• Give prospect tours and discuss community amenities.
• Respond timely to prospect telephone calls and internet lead responses.
• Review rental and move-in files for accuracy and input new residents into Entrata.
• Enter daily leasing activity into leasing system daily.
• Promptly attend to resident comments and/or complaints.
• Prepare move-in paperwork, keys, and remotes for a new resident.
• Inspect make-ready apartments prior to move-in.
• Review all lease files prior to move-in for accuracy and completeness.
• Assist with monthly renewals.
• Support the community manager’s efforts to manage all aspects of marketing and leasing for the community.
• Understand the market near the community and any other aspects of the sub-market that could impact occupancy and/or income of the community.
• Respond timely to prospects telephone calls and internet lead responses.
• Correctly complete all lease applications, assist with application verification, and notify prospect of results in a timely manner.
• Responsible for leasing apartments, improving occupancy, and generating traffic.
• Responsible for weekly shopping the competitive communities.
• Responsible for conducting outreach marketing weekly.
• Responsible for updating and maintaining marketing binder and advertising.
• Perform other duties as requested to support community operations.

Qualifications

• Language Skills:Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Mathematical Skills:Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.
• Reasoning Ability:Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Computer Skills:Strong computer skills in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel software. Experience in conducting Internet searches and using online calendars and databases.

Education/Experience

Required

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.

Preferred

• Experience with Entrata or other property management software.
• Associate’s Degree in a relevant field.
• Direct leasing and/or property management experience.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Productivity

• Dependability- Follow instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Initiative- Volunteers readily; undertakes self-development activities; seeks increased responsibilities; takes independent actions and calculated risks; looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; asks for and offers help when needed.
• Integrity- Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and principles; upholds organizational values.
• Planning/Organizing- Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives; organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; develops realistic action plans.

Customer/Resident Focus

• Customer Focus- Responds promptly to customer needs; solicits customer feedback to improve service; responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments.
• Confidentiality- Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information.

Decision Making

• Judgment- Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decision-making process; makes timely decisions.
• Problem Solving- Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions.

Business Skills

• Analytical/Reasoning- Synthesizes basic and varied information; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data and make recommendations.
• Communications- Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
• Quality- Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity- Meets productivity standards; completes work in a timely manner; strives to increase productivity; works quickly.

Job Skills

• Attendance/Punctuality- Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent.
• Continuous Learning- Assess self strengths and weaknesses; seeks feedback to improve performance; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others.
• Job Knowledge- Exhibits competency in required job skills and knowledge; exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; keeps abreast of current developments; requires minimal supervision; displays understanding of how job relates to others; uses resources effectively.
• Use of Technology- Demonstrates required skills; adapts to new technologies; uses technology to increase productivity; keeps technical skills up to date.

Teamwork

• Conflict Resolution- Encourages open communication; confronts difficult situations; maintains objectivity; keeps emotions under control; uses interpersonal and negotiation skills to resolve conflicts.
• Cooperation- Establishes and maintains effective relationships; exhibits tact and consideration; offers assistance and support to co-workers; works cooperatively in group situations; works actively to resolve conflicts.
• Teamwork- Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

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