Leasing Consultant

Coastal Ridge Real Estate; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Coastal Ridge Real Estate in Columbus, OH is seeking a Leasing Consultant to support leasing goals and deliver exceptional service to prospective and current residents at the Luxe 88 community.

This on-site, full-time role reports to the Property Manager and requires strong customer service, sales, and proficiency with property systems like Entrata, OneSite, and RealPage. Tours, applications, and move-ins are core responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in leasing or sales is preferred.
• Ability to learn property management software quickly (Entrata, OneSite, RealPage).
• Strong communication and customer service skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to individual and team leasing targets.
• Greet and engage prospective residents, building rapport.
• Provide property tours and tailor experience to prospects.
• Close leases by addressing objections and obtaining commitments.
• Respond to inquiries within 24 hours via phone, email, or in person.
• Manage lead information in Entrata and follow up with prospects.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Sales ability

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Entrata

OneSite

RealPage

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:

Luxe 88's studio, one, and two-bedroom suites feature luxury finishes with no detail untouched. Finishes include wood-style plank floors, stainless steel appliances, kitchen with tiled backsplash and oversized island, granite countertops, double espresso cabinetry, oversized walk-in closets, private balcony, and plenty more! Our location puts you in the heart of it all; we are less than 5 minutes from The Ohio State University and have endless retail, dining, and entertainment options along Bethel and Henderson Road.

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.