LEASING CONSULTANT

Sandalwood LIHTC MANAGEMENT LLC; Lockhart (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rent discounts

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Job summary

Sandalwood Management is seeking a full-time Leasing Consultant to assist in the leasing office of [Property Name] Apartments in [City, State]. The Leasing Professional is the community’s sales representative, welcoming prospects and presenting the features and benefits of the community to secure lease agreements from qualified applicants.

The role emphasizes exceptional customer service, organization, and a friendly, professional demeanor.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of apartment leasing experience
• Experience with Yardi property management software, a plus
• Bilingual in English/Spanish, a plus
• Positive, friendly, and ambitious attitude with excellent problem solving, listening, and deductive reasoning skills
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with prospects, co-workers, residents, vendors and corporate staff
• Excellent customer service skills
• Dependable and punctual
• Valid driver’s license, required
• Successfully pass preemployment background check and drug test, required
• Desire to learn the requirements of the Property Management industry so that you can be promoted

Responsibilities

• Stand and greet everyone who enters the office
• Answer incoming phone calls and handle each call professionally whether it is a prospect call, resident, service request, etc.
• Welcome prospects to the property, understand their needs, build rapport and present the community as the ideal solution. Uncover and counter all objections and close the sale
• Inspect tour route, amenities, models and market ready vacancies daily to ensure readiness for viewing
• Acquire and maintain up-to-date and thorough knowledge of the apartment community, local competitors and neighborhood (local schools, restaurants, shopping, recreation etc.)
• Help maintain and update market survey monthly
• Review lease applications, assist with application verification and notify prospective residents of results

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Organization

Sales/closing

Professional demeanor

Bilingual EN/ES

Tools

Yardi

Job description

Job Details:

Job Location: Lockhart Farms - Lockhart, TX 78644, Salary Range: $19.00 - $22.00, Sandalwood Management is seeking a full-time Leasing Consultant to assist in the leasing office of [Property Name] Apartments in [City, State]

The Leasing Professional is the community’s sales representative. The primary duties of the leasing professional are to welcome prospects, understand their needs and wants and to be able to professionally present the features and benefits of the community to properly secure lease agreements from qualified persons. We are looking for someone extremely service oriented; cheerful and articulate, friendly and welcoming, quick to put people at ease, extremely organized and are always looking for opportunities to be proactive with service and quick. They will need to respond to inquiries and requests accurately and timely. Someone confident that enjoys selling a product that they know meets the needs of interested prospects. With a professional demeanor and are neatly and professionally presented at all times. Previous experience in residential leasing or in sales preferred.

Qualifications:

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Stand and greet everyone who enters the office
• Answer incoming phone calls and handle each call professionally whether it is a prospect call, resident, service request, etc.
• Welcome prospects to the property, understand their needs, build rapport and present the community as the ideal solution. Uncover and counter all objections and close the sale
• Inspect tour route, amenities, models and market ready vacancies daily to ensure readiness for viewing
• Acquire and maintain up-to-date and thorough knowledge of the apartment community, local competitors and neighborhood (local schools, restaurants, shopping, recreation etc.)
• Help maintain and update market survey monthly
• Review lease applications, assist with application verification and notify prospective residents of results

WHAT WE NEED:

• 1+ years of apartment leasing experience
• Experience with Yardi property management software, a plus
• Bilingual in English/Spanish, a plus
• Positive, friendly, and ambitious attitude with excellent problem solving, listening, and deductive reasoning skills
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with prospects, co-workers, residents, vendors and corporate staff
• Excellent customer service skills
• Dependable and punctual
• Valid driver’s license, required
• Successfully pass preemployment background check and drug test, required
• Desire to learn the requirements of the Property Management industry so that you can be promoted

COMPENSATION:

• Negotiable, depending on experience
• Monthly renewal commission, new move-in commissions, and bonus opportunities

BENEFITS:

• Rent discount options (eligibility requirements may apply)
• Medical, dental and vision benefits packages, company paid life insurance and 401(k)
• Paid holidays and vacation time