Leasing Consultant

Coastal Ridge Real Estate; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Coastal Ridge Real Estate at University Edge Cincinnati, an off-campus student apartment community in Cincinnati, OH, seeks a Leasing Consultant to support leasing goals and day-to-day resident interactions.

You will greet prospects, conduct tours, address objections, and guide applicants through screening and the lease process with strong customer service and system skills. The role reports to the Property Manager.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Willingness to obtain licenses/certifications as required by state/local jurisdictions.
• Leasing and sales experience, preferably in multifamily or student housing.
• Strong computer literacy and ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Familiarity with Entrata, OneSite, or RealPage preferred.
• Intermediate Excel skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Greet and engage prospective residents to build rapport.
• Give property tours and tailor the experience to each prospect.
• Close leases by addressing objections and securing commitments.
• Respond to leasing inquiries within 24 hours.
• Enter and maintain lead information in Entrata and follow up with warm outreach.
• Support community marketing, events, and waitlist management.

Skills

Leasing

Customer Service

Sales

Multifamily Experience

Computer Literacy

Entrata / OneSite / RealPage

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Entrata

OneSite

RealPage

Microsoft Excel

Job description

As a Leasing Consultant, you’ll play a critical role in the leasing efforts and day-to-day resident interactions at your community. You’ll create exceptional experiences for prospective and current residents while achieving individual and team leasing goals. This full-time, non-exempt position reports to the Property Manager.

Where You’ll Work:

University Edge Cincinnati is an off-campus student apartment community in Cincinnati, OH – less than 1 mile from The University of Cincinnati. Located in the Clifton neighborhood, we are close to the UC campus, Cincinnati Zoo, Short Vine, BTS North Shuttle stop, and just 3 miles from downtown Cincinnati. Our student apartments offer an array of fully furnished studio, 2, 3, and 4 bedroom floor plans and feature luxury amenities like private bathrooms in every bedroom, free Wi‑Fi and cable, an appliance package, a breakfast bar with seating, spacious walk‑in closets, and a full‑size washer and dryer.

What You’ll Own:

• Contribute to individual and team leasing targets, consistently striving to meet or exceed goals.
• Greet, engage, and build rapport with prospective residents, creating memorable and positive first impressions.
• Provide tours that showcase the property’s features and benefits while tailoring the experience to each prospect's needs.
• Confidently close the leasing process by addressing objections, highlighting benefits, and securing commitments.
• Manage leasing inquiries by responding quickly and effectively through phone, email, or in person, ensuring all communication occurs within 24 hours.
• Enter and maintain accurate lead information in Entrata and proactively follow up with prospects through warm calls, emails, or letters.
• Develop a deep understanding of site leasing trends, traffic patterns, and product availability to effectively guide prospects toward leasing decisions.
• Ensure the office, model units, clubhouse, and all common areas along the tour route are impeccably maintained, reporting any issues to the appropriate team member.
• Participate in community marketing initiatives, outreach efforts, and resident event planning and execution.
• Guide prospects through the application process, ensuring compliance with screening procedures and accuracy in lease execution.
• Collect move‑in related fees and ensure all paperwork and funds are properly handled.
• Provide exceptional customer service by addressing resident inquiries, processing service requests, and assisting with day‑to‑day resident needs.
• Maintain and manage the community waitlist, communicating updates with prospects as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Bring:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Willingness to obtain all licenses and/or certifications required by State or Local jurisdictions including but not limited to PA, IL, NJ and IA.
• Previous leasing and sales experience preferred; experience in multifamily or student housing is a plus.
• Strong computer literacy and the ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Familiarity with property management software such as Entrata, OneSite, or RealPage preferred.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, sorting, and filtering, is a plus.
• Ability to participate in emergency duties as needed.

Our Company:

Built on the foundation of over 20 years of friendships, Coastal Ridge is a vertically integrated multifamily real estate operator, investor, and developer whose unique approach successfully combines data and experience. Supported by over 900 real estate professionals with deep sector expertise, we have quickly grown into a leader in the multifamily industry. Our values are based on relationships and driven by honesty, integrity, and trust.

What You’ll Get:

As a Coastal Ridge Real Estate associate, you’ll be eligible to participate in a variety of benefit programs designed to fit you and your lifestyle. We are committed to providing competitive and comprehensive benefits that align with our culture and the needs of our associates.

Coastal Ridge is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.