Leasing Consultant

ZRS MANAGEMENT LLC; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property management company is seeking a Leasing Consultant to attract and screen tenants, negotiate lease terms, and ensure smooth lease processes. This role requires excellent communication skills, a high school diploma, and a background in sales or leasing. Competitive pay and benefits including health insurance and retirement plans are offered as part of a full-time career-track position.

Benefits

Health, dental, vision and life insurance

Housing discounts

Paid holidays and vacation

Exceptional 401K plan with employer match

Qualifications

• 1+ year of sales or leasing experience strongly preferred.
• Valid Drivers License.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and multitasking skills.

Responsibilities

• Attract and screen potential tenants, provide information about available properties.
• Conduct property tours, respond to inquiries, and negotiate lease agreements.
• Ensure high occupancy rates and maintain positive resident relationships.

Skills

Negotiation

Customer Service

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Property Management Software

Job description

A leasing consultant 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 maintain property standards.

The Leasing Consultant primary focus shall include but not limited to:

Stay informed about local rental market trends, competitor activities, and industry regulations

Participate in property marketing events, outreach programs, and promotional activities to maximize property visibility

Manage all aspects of theleasingprocess, includingleasing apartments to qualified prospects, preparing lease paperwork and assisting future residents to ensure a smooth move-in

Respond to in-person, phone and email inquiries, provide leasing information, make appointments

Assist with completing weekly, monthly and special reports

Determine resident needs and respond promptly to any resident needs/concerns

Effectively and accurately explain all lease and community policies to new and current residents

Plan, organize and conduct resident functions as needed and as directed by Property Manager

Uphold ethical standards, fair housing regulations, and company policies in all leasing activities

Work at least one to two weekends in a month

Qualifications

Valid Drivers License

1+ year of sales or leasing experience strongly preferred

High School Diploma or equivalent required

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

Demonstrate strong negotiating and sales abilities

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and multitasking skills

Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and other Microsoft Office products

Knowledge of Internet, Email, and social media as it pertains to marketing of community

Knowledge of property management software, such as, Onesite, Yardi, RealPage, Knock, RentCafe , Resman, etc.

Knowledge of business practices and principles

Ability to handle multiple projects and tasks

Ability to cope with stress in a composed manner

Ability to respect and maintain confidentiality

Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.

Flexible to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

We offer full-time, career-track positions with competitive pay, health, dental, vision and life insurance; housing discounts, vacation, paid holidays, exceptional 401k plan with employer match and much more!!!!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Drug Free Work Place

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

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

Grow with Us

To meet the challenges of our growing business, ZRS is seeking skilled professionals who are highly motivated team players with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. They must possess strong customer service skills and strong organizational and technical skills. If you possess the right attitude, dedication, and training, you can have a long, successful career at ZRS.

The health and wellness of our team is a top priority for us. We offer health insurance to all of our teams, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life. We also offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that cares for the mental health and wellness of our team members; this extends to their family members as well.

We not only offer paid time off, but we also provide floating holidays that can be used as desired (volunteering, voting, or a mental health day). ZRS also provides flexible 401K plans to set up our teams with a successful and safe future.

Live Well

ZRS is committed topromoting healthy living and lifestyles. We offer credits for fitness programs, incentives for annual check-ups with a physician, and discount programs for pet insurance.