Leasing Consultant

ZRS Management; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with match

Housing discounts

Paid holidays

Vacation

Job summary

ZRS Management in Fort Myers, FL is seeking a Leasing Consultant to attract and screen tenants, market properties, and negotiate lease terms. You will conduct property tours, screen applicants, and ensure a smooth move-in process, while maintaining positive relationships with current residents.

The role requires staying informed about market trends, coordinating with the property manager, and meeting leasing goals.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Stay informed about local rental market trends and regulations.
• Participate in property marketing events to maximize visibility.
• Lease apartments to qualified prospects and prepare lease paperwork.
• Respond to in-person, phone and email inquiries with leasing information.
• Assist with weekly, monthly and special reports as needed.
• Determine resident needs and respond promptly to concerns.
• Explain lease and community policies clearly to residents.
• Plan and conduct resident functions as directed by the Property Manager.
• Uphold fair housing regulations and company policies in leasing activities.
• Work one to two weekends per month.

Skills

Negotiation

Sales ability

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Tech literacy

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

OneSite

Yardi

RealPage

Knock

RentCafe

ResMan

Job description

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.