Leasing Consultant

ZRS Management; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision & lifeinsurance

Housing discounts

Vacation & paid holidays

401k with employer match

Job summary

ZRS Management in Saint Petersburg, FL is seeking a Leasing Consultant to attract and screen potential tenants, provide information on available properties, and negotiate lease terms to ensure a smooth leasing process.

The role involves marketing, property tours, applicant screening, preparing leases, and delivering excellent customer service while staying compliant with fair housing regulations. Weekend availability is expected as part of the schedule.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license.
• 1+ year of sales or leasing experience strongly preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Lease properties to prospective tenants and maintain high occupancy.
• Market and promote available properties and conduct property tours.
• Screen applicants, negotiate lease terms, and prepare lease paperwork.
• Provide excellent customer service and respond to inquiries.
• Work with Property Manager to achieve leasing goals and maintain standards.
• Stay informed about local rental market trends and regulations.
• Participate in marketing events and promotional activities.
• Resolve resident needs promptly and maintain confidentiality.
• Work weekends 1–2 times per month.

Skills

Negotiation

Sales

Communication

Organization

Multitasking

Customer Service

Teamwork

Time Management

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Onsite

Yardi

RealPage

Knock

RentCafe

ResMan

MS Office

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.