Leasing Consultant

Carter Haston Real Estate Services, Inc.; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Paid Vacation, Sick Days, Holidays and

Medical, Dental, Vision and Disability

Job summary

Carter-Haston is seeking a Full Time Leasing Associate in Durham, NC to handle day-to-day leasing operations, tour prospective residents, and uphold resident relations in line with Fair Housing laws.

You will contribute to marketing plans, manage applications and screenings, and ensure timely lease renewals while delivering excellent customer service to residents, prospects, and vendors. Weekend availability may be required.

Qualifications

• Six months to one year experience in Property Management Leasing and Sales and/or Relatable Customer Service/Sales Role.
• Ability to meet and exceed sales goals
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word/Excel/OneDrive)
• Willingness to work weekends and holidays if applicable
• Exceptional customer service and communication (verbal and written) skills
• Reliable transportation

Responsibilities

• Complete the day-to-day transactions and tasks related to the operation of your assigned community, execute all aspects of the leasing process, and assist with resident relations in accordance with company policies and Fair Housing Laws
• Conduct community and apartment tours that result in new leases by highlighting features and providing information on the community and surrounding neighborhood
• Assists in developing and executing comprehensive marketing strategies for the community, encompassing neighborhood/employer outreach plans, social media, digital marketing review, online reputation building, resident event coordination, and community engagement initiatives to foster a strong sense of community and increase visibility
• Maintain organization of resident files; process applications, credit screenings, and criminal background checks; and prepare lease agreements and renewals
• Consistently follow up with prospective residents to finalize decisions and ensure customer satisfaction via phone call and email
• Provide outstanding customer service to all residents, prospects, vendors, and other community members including greeting everyone that enters the lobby of the community
• Promote resident satisfaction and retention by following established industry standards and company policies such as ensuring maintenance requests have been completed promptly and accurately and responding quickly to resident concerns or questions
• Familiarize yourself with current industry trends by conducting market surveys of local competitor rental rates, concessions, and specials

Skills

Sales experience

Customer service

Communication skills

Reliable transportation

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

• Base Pay $18.00 - $21.00 / Hour
• Other Compensation Additional bonus opportunities
• Job Category Leasing, Onsite
• Employee Type Full Time

Employment Philosophy

Carter-Haston places the highest emphasis on our culture of taking care of people. Our culture begins with a commitment to care for each other and is the foundation for developing positive relationships. We believe our success has been built upon our responsiveness to these relationships and our ability to act upon them with integrity. To help guide us towards this goal, all members of Carter-Haston team follow a management approach rooted in the core principles of the 5 Basics and 5 Ps, ensuring excellence in property management.

The 5 Basics

• Community Appearance
• Intentional Presentation
• Exceptional Homes
• Resident Satisfaction

The 5 Ps

• Personality
• Purpose
• Passion
• Preparation

Carter-Haston is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Complete the day-to-day transactions and tasks related to the operation of your assigned community, execute all aspects of the leasing process, and assist with resident relations in accordance with company policies and Fair Housing Laws
• Conduct community and apartment tours that result in new leases by highlighting features and providing information on the community and surrounding neighborhood
• Assists in developing and executing comprehensive marketing strategies for the community, encompassing neighborhood/employer outreach plans, social media, digital marketing review, online reputation building, resident event coordination, and community engagement initiatives to foster a strong sense of community and increase visibility
• Maintain organization of resident files; process applications, credit screenings, and criminal background checks; and prepare lease agreements and renewals
• Consistently follow up with prospective residents to finalize decisions and ensure customer satisfaction via phone call and email
• Provide outstanding customer service to all residents, prospects, vendors, and other community members including greeting everyone that enters the lobby of the community
• Promote resident satisfaction and retention by following established industry standards and company policies such as ensuring maintenance requests have been completed promptly and accurately and responding quickly to resident concerns or questions
• Familiarize yourself with current industry trends by conducting market surveys of local competitor rental rates, concessions, and specials

Qualifications

• Six months to one year experience in Property Management Leasing and Sales and/or Relatable Customer Service/Sales Role
• Ability to meet and exceed sales goals
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word/Excel/OneDrive)
• Willingness to work weekends and holidays if applicable
• Exceptional customer service and communication (verbal and written) skills
• Reliable transportation

Summary

Benefits Overview

Carter-Haston believes our employees are our most valuable asset and are essential to our continued success. This is why we proudly offer a comprehensive and valuable benefits package designed to fit the needs of our employees and their families.

We offer eligible associates the following:

• Competitive Compensation
• Paid Vacation, Sick Days, Holidays and Floating Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Disability Coverage