Leasing Consultant

ZRS Management, LLC; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Leasing Consultant to join their dynamic team. This role involves attracting and screening potential tenants, negotiating lease terms, and ensuring a smooth leasing process. You will work closely with the property manager to maintain high occupancy rates and positive resident relationships. The ideal candidate will possess strong sales and negotiation skills, a valid driver's license, and a high school diploma. This full-time position offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including health insurance and a robust 401(k) plan. Join a company that values diversity and promotes healthy living through various wellness programs.

Benefits

Health Benefits

Housing Discounts

Paid Holidays

401(k) Plan with Employer Match

Paid Time Off

Floating Holidays

Fitness Program Credits

Pet Insurance Discounts

Qualifications

• 1+ year of sales or leasing experience strongly preferred.
• Valid Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Attract and screen potential tenants, ensuring high occupancy rates.
• Conduct property tours and negotiate lease agreements.

Skills

Negotiation Skills

Sales Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Multitasking Skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Property Management Software

Job description

A leasing consultant's primary role is to attract and screen potential tenants, provide information about available properties, negotiate lease terms, and ensure a smooth leasing process.

As a leasing consultant, you will be responsible for leasing properties to prospective tenants, ensuring high occupancy rates, and maintaining positive relationships with current residents. Your role involves marketing and promoting available properties, conducting property tours, screening applicants, negotiating lease agreements, and providing excellent customer service. You will work closely with the property manager and other team members to achieve leasing goals and uphold property standards.

The leasing consultant's primary focus shall include, but not be limited to:

1. Staying informed about local rental market trends, competitor activities, and industry regulations.
2. Participating in property marketing events, outreach programs, and promotional activities to maximize property visibility.
3. Managing all aspects of the leasing process, including leasing apartments to qualified prospects, preparing lease paperwork, and assisting residents to ensure a smooth move-in.
4. Responding to inquiries via in-person, phone, and email, providing leasing information, and scheduling appointments.
5. Assisting with completing weekly, monthly, and special reports.
6. Determining resident needs and responding promptly to concerns.
7. Explaining lease and community policies clearly to new and current residents.
8. Planning, organizing, and conducting resident functions as needed and directed by the Property Manager.
9. Upholding ethical standards, fair housing regulations, and company policies in all leasing activities.
10. Working at least one to two weekends per month.

Qualifications:

• Valid Driver's License.
• 1+ year of sales or leasing experience strongly preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

• Strong negotiating and sales abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented with organizational and multitasking skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and social media marketing.
• Knowledge of property management software such as Onesite, Yardi, RealPage, Knock, RentCafe, Resman, etc.
• Understanding of business practices and principles.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and work under stress.
• Respect for confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

We offer full-time, career-track positions with competitive pay, health benefits, housing discounts, paid holidays, a robust 401(k) plan with employer match, and more.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Drug-Free Workplace.

ZRS Management celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

To meet our growing business needs, we seek motivated professionals with strong customer service, organizational, and technical skills. A positive attitude and dedication can lead to a long, successful career at ZRS.

Our health and wellness programs include Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life insurance, along with an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) supporting mental health for employees and their families.

We provide paid time off, floating holidays, and flexible 401(k) plans to help secure a successful and safe future.

Live Well

ZRS promotes healthy living through credits for fitness programs, incentives for annual health check-ups, and pet insurance discounts.