Leasing Consultant

Pickering & Company Inc; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Pickering & Company Inc. is seeking a Leasing Consultant to serve as the first point of contact for prospects, show available homes, and promote the community’s features.

You will support management with tasks, respond to inquiries, and manage leads while ensuring the property is welcoming and well-maintained. The role requires strong communication and organizational skills, familiarity with leasing processes, and the ability to work weekends or events as needed.

Qualifications

• Customer-focused leasing experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Fair Housing regulations.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Stand and greet incoming guests, residents and prospects in a friendly and welcoming manner.
• Report to the Community Manager or the Assistant Manager when unavailable.
• Assist the Community Manager and Assistant Manager with delegated tasks.
• Report emergencies or resident complaints to a manager.
• Make sure that models are ready for showing.
• Ensure reception area is inviting, clean and smells pleasant.
• Respond to guest cards, inquiries and prospects with accurate info.
• Respond to leasing related emails and voicemails.
• Monitor leads from online advertising and social media and AppFolio.
• Know occupancy goals and property availability.
• Know property features and amenities.
• Perform Monthly Market Surveys.
• Maintain cleanliness and upkeep of assets and offices.
• Enter maintenance requests and work orders.
• Assist with processing applications for approval.
• Distribute welcome packages for new move-ins.
• Prepare marketing flyers and packets.
• Be available for weekends and events.
• Maintain punctual attendance and comply with policies.
• Know Fair Housing signage requirements and staff training.
• Communicate professionally with residents and team.
• Proficient in community software and systems; have reliable transportation and a valid driver's license.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Sales/prospecting

Time management

Team coordination

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

AppFolio

Paylocity

Microsoft Teams

Social Media platforms

Electronic lock features

eCourt Portal

Job description

Description

The Leasing Consultant is a pivotal part of the team. They are the first impression of the customer service that will be provided by other team members and the first impression of the community as a whole. They will show available homes to prospective residents while be knowledgeable of the community and it's features.

Requirements

Leasing Consultant May be referred to as Leasing Agent or Leasing Specialist General Job Functions

• Stand and greet incoming guests, residents and prospects in a friendly and welcoming manner
• Report to the Community Manager or to the Assistant Manager when the Community Manager is unavailable.
• Assist the Community Manager and Assistant Manager with delegated tasks
• Report emergencies or resident complaints to a manager
• Make sure that models are ready for showing
• Make sure that the reception area and office are inviting, welcoming, clean and smells pleasant.
• Responding to guest cards, inquiries, LISA corresponded prospects including reviewing transcripts to fill in missing information
• Respond to leasing related emails and voicemails
• Closely monitor leads provided by online advertising, social media, through AppFolio
• Know the occupancy goals of the community
• Know the availability of properties that are vacant or are expected to be vacant
• Know the features of the property including the amenities and interior features of the home
• Perform Monthly Market Surveys
• Demonstrate daily care for the physical asset by ensuring grounds, amenities, and offices are clean, free of debris, and immaculately maintained
• Report maintenance requests and enter necessary work orders
• Assist with processing applications and obtaining all information necessary for the Community Manager to assess applications for approval
• Assist with distributing welcome packages for new move ins
• Assist with preparing marketing flyers, folders, packets, etc .
• Be available to work weekends and special events that may be held outside of normal working hours
• Punctual attendance is an imperative job function to maintain a successful community
• Employees must fulfill the performance standards of this position and comply with the policies, rules and procedures of, including those set out in in the Employee Handbook., Policy and Procedure Manual or otherwise communicated(verbally or written)
• Knowledge of Fair Housing regulations and ensure that Fair Housing signage is properly displayed and that all staff are aware and trained in fair housing guidelines.
• Can communicate efficiently, respectfully and professionally with residents, prospective residents, and team.
• Proficient in computer programs used at the community, including but not limited to Microsoft Office, AppFolio, Paylocity, Microsoft Teams, Social Media platforms, electronic lock and smart features, eCourt Portal search. Have dependable and reliable transportation as well as a valid driver's license.