Leasing Consultant

Centricity; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 22,041 - 25,485; Full time

Job summary

Centricity is hiring a Leasing Consultant in Gainesville, FL, to manage apartment rentals and assist the community management team. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and a proactive approach.

The role involves tasks like generating traffic for apartment showings, inspecting properties, and maintaining lease files. A valid driver's license and automobile insurance are required.

Join us to provide exceptional customer service and thrive in a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic understanding of Federal, State, and local Fair Housing laws.
• Ability to maintain a clean and neat appearance.

Responsibilities

• Rent apartments to new prospects and current residents.
• Assist the Community Manager and Assistant Community Manager.
• Perform all tasks related to renting apartments.
• Maintain lease files and accurately record traffic.
• Inspect properties daily for cleanliness.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Customer service skills

Proactive mindset

Ability to work evenings and weekends

Education

Valid driver's license and current automobile insurance

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Google Suite

Job description

Company Details

• Caliber Living
• Leasing Consultant
• Gainesville, FL
• Community: Crossings
• Job Status: Full-time
• Job Type: Non-exempt / Hourly
• Compensation: $16 - $18.50 per hour
• Reports to: Community Manager or Leasing Manager

Position Summary

The Leasing Consultant’s primary job is to rent apartments, both to new prospects and to current residents. The Leasing Consultant will also assist the Community Manager and Assistant Community Manager as directed.

Universal Competencies

Service

• Initiative: Maintains a proactive and positive mindset; is goal oriented and knows how to get results.
• Customer and Quality Focus: Consistently working for his/her customers and the company; cares about the quality of work and service provided.
• Service Safety: Conducts day to day activities in such a way that safety for self and others is valued and observed; provides safe atmosphere for customers and business partners.

Integrity

• Professionalism: Demonstrates ethical behavior and honesty at all times.
• Level of Dependability: Maintains punctuality and acceptable attendance record; accepts responsibility for his/her own actions; willingness to adapt to changes in the organization.
• Adherence to All Company Policies and Procedure: Has knowledge of the established policies and procedures and abides by them. Asks the proper party if they don’t know.

Teamwork

• Cooperation: Works well with other associates/departments and collaborates effectively in team situations to improve overall performance.
• Cohesion: Demonstrates concern for and about the customers and works to effectively partner with others to achieve success.

Respect

• Adaptable: Creates an atmosphere that supports the open expression of ideas; is open and approachable.
• Communication: Effectively communicates thoughts and concepts in a courteous manner to the position’s direct supervisor; provides helpful feedback when applicable; shows interest and is attentive to the suggestions of others.
• Courtesy: Maintains a personal and professional demeanor that exercises proper behavioral etiquette and looks to encourage and serve both customers and co-associates.

Financial Responsibility

• Innovative: Demonstrates efficiency and creativity; looks for better, faster and more efficient ways of doing things; handles challenges/obstacles with a positive outlook.
• Performance: Exhibits a well‑organized and timely approach to achieve desired results; aligns resources to meet the needs of the department; and takes corrective action when necessary.
• Fiscal Safety: Concerned for the financial well‑being of the company by compliance to safety procedure; awareness of liability concerns.

Fun

• Passion: Enjoys the work that they do and demonstrates a pleasant demeanor on the job and shows desire for success.
• Entrepreneurial Spirit: Exhibits behavior that is consistent with the Vision, Mission and Values of the Company; makes working environment enjoyable for self and others.

Job Specific Competencies

• Perform all tasks related to renting apartment homes including generating traffic, responding to telephone and internet inquiries, greeting prospective residents, touring prospective residents throughout the property, qualifying prospects and closing the sale by obtaining a rental application and a deposit.
• Visually inspect entire property daily for cleanliness.
• Inspect and touch up model units.
• Process rental applications, obtain required documents, schedule move‑ins and prepare all lease file documents.
• Maintain lease files per policy and procedure.
• Accurately record traffic from all sources daily.
• Convert minimum of 30% total traffic to leases.
• Follow up with prospective residents including a phone call within 24 hours and a minimum of two additional follow up contacts.
• Assist with planning and implementation of community marketing plan to generate traffic.
• Outreach marketing visits on a weekly basis; maintain leads and contacts.
• Pick trash up off ground, operate trash compactor when necessary and if called for, carry cleaning supplies and/or vacuum up or down stairs to apartment homes, and clean apartment to bring it up to resident ready standards.
• Document all occurrences which need the Community Director's attention.
• Record resident service requests accurately and in detail to assist the serviceteam in the timely completion of all requests.
• Schedule and inspect apartments for turnkey service.
• Receive and acknowledge resident notices and prepare files.
• Assist in lease renewal procedure by completing renewal print out and submitting to Community Director for approval, contacting each resident by phone prior to 75 days before the end of their initial term, sending renewal letters to those residents you are unable to reach by phone, and typing new leases and all applicable addendums.
• Keep market survey of competitor rates up to date at least monthly and visit competitors three times annually.
• Keep all filing current.
• Schedule guest apartment and clubhouse rentals.
• Operate office alarm system in conjunction with opening and closing the office.
• Deliver thorough move‑in presentation to new residents.
• Calculate daily rent, pro‑rata charges, late fees, and percentages (multiplication, division, addition and subtraction skills necessary).
• Communicate clearly to residents, both verbally and in writing, using proper grammar and spelling.
• Maintain a complete clean and neat appearance. Personal appearance must be clean and neat at all times, according to Caliber policy.
• Demonstrate customer service skills by treating residents, coworkers, supervisors, and vendors with respect, answering questions in a calm and open manner from coworkers and residents, responding sensitively to concerns/complaints and exhibiting a sense of urgency.
• Assist the Community Director and Assistant Community Director with other tasks as required.
• Comply with Caliber policies.
• Embrace and execute the vision, mission, and beliefs of the Company.
• Be punctual and present at work when scheduled.
• Be flexible with the work schedule, including availability to work weekends, evenings, and/or holidays.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Position Qualifications

Computer Skills

• MS Word
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• Entrada
• Google Suite

Certificates & Licenses

• Valid driver’s license and current automobile insurance required.
• Must furnish own reliable transportation.

Other Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic understanding of Federal, State, and local Fair Housing laws.

Work Environment

The work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts typical of offices, meeting and training rooms, and residences or commercial vehicles. The work area is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated. On occasion, the incumbent may be exposed to dirty and/or hazardous conditions when inspecting vacated units.