Leasing Consultant

ZRS Management; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with employer match

Housing discounts

Paid holidays

Job summary

ZRS Management in Houston is seeking a Leasing Consultant to attract and screen potential tenants, present available properties, and guide lease terms to a smooth move-in.

You will market properties, conduct tours, screen applicants, negotiate leases, and provide outstanding customer service while coordinating with the property manager and team to maintain high occupancy and property standards. Some evening and weekend work required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 1+ year of sales or leasing experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lease properties to prospective tenants and maintain high occupancy.
• Market and promote available properties, conduct tours and screen applicants.
• Negotiate lease terms and provide excellent customer service.
• Coordinate with the property manager to achieve leasing goals.
• Stay informed on local rental trends and industry regulations.
• Prepare lease paperwork and assist move-ins for a smooth process.
• Respond to inquiries via in-person, phone, and email.
• Assist with weekly, monthly, and special reports.
• Uphold fair housing regulations and company policies.
• Work weekends as needed.

Skills

Negotiation

Sales

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Detail-oriented

Organization

Multitasking

MS Office

Internet & Social media

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.

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, 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.

Benefits

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!

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.