Leasing Consultant

ZRS Management; Friendswood (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan with employer match

Housing discounts

Paid holidays

Vacation

Job summary

ZRS Management is looking for a dedicated Leasing Consultant based in Friendswood, Texas. Your role will involve attracting and screening prospective tenants, negotiating lease terms, and ensuring a seamless leasing process while maintaining high occupancy rates.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 1 year in sales or leasing, possess strong negotiating skills, and be detail-oriented. This full-time position offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including health and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license.
• 1+ year of sales or leasing experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lease properties to prospective tenants.
• Ensure high occupancy rates and positive resident relationships.
• Market and promote available properties.

Skills

Negotiating and sales abilities

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office knowledge

Property management software knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Word

Yardi

RentCafe

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

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.

• 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 the leasing process, including leasing 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, and make appointments.
• Assist with completing weekly, monthly, and special reports.
• Determine resident needs and respond promptly to any resident needs or 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 the 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 driver’s 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, Word, and other Microsoft Office products.
• Knowledge of internet, e‑mail, and social media as it pertains to marketing of the 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.

Compensation and Benefits

We offer full‑time, career‑track positions with competitive pay, health, dental, vision and life insurance, housing discounts, vacation, paid holidays, and an exceptional 401(k) plan with employer match.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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

Drug‑Free Workplace

Drug‑Free Workplace.