Leasing Consultant

Stonemark; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Stonemark in Corpus Christi, TX seeks a Leasing Consultant to market, show and lease apartments to prospective tenants. You will respond promptly and courteously to applicants and residents regarding leasing, marketing and resident relations.

Build rapport with prospects, verify applications, schedule showings and coordinate move-ins and renewals while maintaining accurate records and a welcoming community atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent required or six months leasing experience.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain records.

Responsibilities

• Process rental applications, leases and renewals.
• Schedule showings and coordinate move-ins/move-outs.
• Respond to applicants and residents with courtesy and promptness.

Skills

People skills

Communication

Professionalism

Organizational skills

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Internet

Job description

Description

Basic Function

Markets, shows and leases apartments to prospective tenants. Responds to all applicants and residents in a courteous and prompt manner regarding leasing, marketing, and resident relations.

Principle Responsibilities

The activities listed below are not inclusive: however, they are indicative of the types of activities normally performed by the Leasing Consultant. Other duties may be assigned.

Essential Functions

• Maintains and accurate updated inventory of apartments available to rent, a list of prospective residents and a list of current information concerning renewals.
• Establishes rapport with each prospective resident, determines his/her needs and desires and presents the community in a manner that addresses those needs and desires.
• Schedules appointments for showing market-ready apartments, overcomes objectives, obtains commitment to lease and follows up on undecided prospects.
• Verifies rental applications for accuracy and completeness per company and housing regulations.
• Prepares move-in and welcome packages.
• Assists in move-in/move-out process and insures that apartments to be shown and leased are clean and attractive.
• Assists in the collection of rent and other monies due and processes service requests for maintenance service.
• Assists in preparation of community newsletter.
• Assists Community Manager and/or Assistant Community Manager with their responsibilities and assumes the role during their absence.

Approves

Pre-qualification of prospective residents.

Develop or Review and Submit to Community Manager for Review and Approval:

• Process rental applications, leases and lease renewals.
• Correspondence to residents, prospective residents, etc.
• The monthly newsletter.
• Propose activities or social functions for residents.
• Exceptional cases concerning terms of renewals or lease applications.

Education/Experience

Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related leasing experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Abilities And Aptitudes

Excellent people and communication skills are required. Must be well organized, professional, friendly, enthusiastic and diligent. Poise and positive attitude are essential.

Specific Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Word Processing software; Spreadsheet software and Internet software. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit and talk or hear.