Leasing Consultant

Centricity; Statesboro (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Caliber Living in Statesboro, GA is seeking a Leasing Consultant to rent apartments to prospects and residents, and to assist the Community Manager. The role involves processing applications, maintaining lease files, and following up with leads.

You will conduct property tours, plan marketing efforts, and ensure the community presents well for new and renewed leases. Flexible weekends/evenings required; non-exempt/hourly position.

Qualifications

• Rent apartments and close leases by obtaining a rental application and deposit.
• Visually inspect property daily for cleanliness and touch up model units.
• Process rental applications and prepare lease files.
• Maintain lease files and record traffic sources daily.
• Follow up with prospects within 24 hours and multiple contacts.

Responsibilities

• Generate traffic and respond to inquiries by phone and online.
• Tour prospects and qualify them to convert to leases.
• Assist Community Manager with leasing tasks and renewals.
• Plan and implement community marketing to drive traffic.
• Schedule move-ins and prepare all lease documentation.
• Maintain property appearance and handle turnkey inspections.
• Deliver move-in presentations and ensure resident readiness.

Skills

Initiative

Customer Focus

Service Safety

Professionalism

Dependability

Policy Adherence

Cooperation

Cohesion

Adaptable

Communication

Courtesy

Innovative

Performance

Fiscal Safety

Passion

Entrepreneurial Spirit

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Entrada

Google Suite

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Company: Caliber Living
Position: Leasing Consultant
Location: Statesboro, GA
Community: Eighteen18 at Southern
Job Status: Full-time
Job Type: Non-exempt / Hourly
Compensation: $15-$17
Reports to: Community Manager

POSITION SUMMARY

The Leasing Consultant’s primary job is to rent apartments, whether it’s to a new prospect or a

current resident. The Leasing Consultant will also be responsible to 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:
• Complete lease renewal print out and submit to Community Director for approval.
• Contact each resident by phone prior to 75 days before the end of his or her initial term.
• Send renewal letters to those residents you are unable to reach by phone.
• Type 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.
• Demonstrates customer service skills by treating residents, coworkers, supervisors, and vendors with respect, answering questions in a calm and open manner from coworkers and residents. Responds sensitively to concerns/complaints and exhibits a sense of urgency.
• Assists the Community Director and Assistant Community Director with other tasks as required.
• Comply with Caliber policies.
• Embraces and executes the vision, mission, and beliefs of the Company.
• Is punctual and present at work when scheduled.
• Flexible with the work schedule, including availability to work weekends, evenings, and/or holidays.
• Additional duties as assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Education

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Computer Skills

Computer software experience to include MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, Entrada and Google Suite.

Certificates & Licenses

Valid driver’s license and current automobile insurance is required. Position requires individuals to furnish their own reliable transportation.

Other Requirements

Excellent written and verbal communication skills providing for effective communication with residents, prospects, employees, peers, vendors, owners, etc.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions typical of such places as 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