Leasing Consultant

S.L. Nusbaum Realty Co.; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health insurance

401(k) Enrollment

Life Insurance

Rent savings

Job summary

S.L. Nusbaum Realty Co. is hiring a Leasing Consultant for the Villas at Harbour Cove, a brand-new 55+ community in Suffolk, VA. The role focuses on maximizing occupancy with high-quality residents, tours, screening, and lease administration under the Community Manager.

The position requires strong customer service, familiarity with Fair Housing, and the ability to network with local businesses. This full-time, non-exempt role includes benefits and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Some advanced real estate training and leasing experience preferred.
• Fair Housing knowledge is preferred.
• Valid driver’s license if operating a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provides tours of apartments to prospective residents.
• Runs credit reports on prospective residents.
• Prepares lease packets.
• Leases units.
• Maintains logs of traffic through the property.
• Provides information over the telephone to prospective residents.
• Maintains a visible public relations attitude toward residents and prospects.
• Networks with local businesses and creates resident lifestyle events.
• Assists in social media content and posting.

Skills

Tours

Credit checks

Leasing

Public relations

Networking

Social media

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Real estate training

Job description

Leasing Consultant opening at our Villas at Harbour Cove community located in Suffolk, VA.

About Us:

Founded in 1906, S.L. Nusbaum Realty Co. is one of the largest real estate development companies in the southeastern United States. We are a well established, highly respected, Virginia based company that manages over 30,000 multifamily units throughout the mid-Atlantic region. We offer a full spectrum of real estate services, including multifamily, office, industrial, retail, land and investment sales and leasing, third party property management, mixed-use development, commercial development, multi-family development, apartment leasing and a full menu of financial services. S.L. Nusbaum Realty Co. has developed, managed, sold and leased millions of square feet of all property types throughout Virginia with a main focus in the Hampton Roads and Richmond area markets.

The Villas at Harbour Cove is a brand new 55+ community located in the Harbour View neighborhood in Suffolk, VA. This lease up opportunity of 136 apartment homes seeks someone who loves helping others and creating a sense of community.

Why work with us?

• Consistently named one of Hampton Roads' Top Workplaces by Inside Business, reflecting the dedication, talent, and commitment of our outstanding team.
• Proud multi-year recipient of CoVa BIZ Best of Business (BOB) Gold Awards in three distinct categories: Best Property Management, Best Commercial Property Management, and Best Commercial Real Estate Company.
• Recognized as a National Apartment Association (NAA) Top Employer for five consecutive years.
• Honored as one of the 50 Most Community-Minded Companies in Hampton Roads by The Civic 50 Hampton Roads, recognizing our strong commitment to community engagement and corporate responsibility.
• We offer a robust training program designed to equip team members with the knowledge, skills, and support needed to succeed and grow in their roles.
• We provide exceptional career growth opportunities, empowering team members to advance professionally through clear development paths, ongoing training, and internal promotions with great support from our community teams

JOB TITLE:

Leasing Consultant

REPORTS TO:

Community Manager

SUPERVISES:

N/A

POSITION TYPE:

Full-Time, Non-Exempt

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Performs a variety of administrative tasks geared toward the goal of maximum occupancy by quality residents and performs other functions as assigned by the Community Manager. This position is considered an essential function to the operation of the Community, therefore, consistent attendance is an essential function of this position, as it directly impacts the employee’s ability to perform their duties effectively and ensures proper workflow and communication within the team.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Abides by Fair Housing Laws.
• Provides tours of apartments to prospective residents.
• Runs credit reports on prospective residents.
• Prepares lease packets.
• Inspects apartments prior to showing them.
• Maintains logs of traffic through the property.
• Leases units.
• Provides information over the telephone to prospective residents.
• Maintains a visible public relations’ attitude toward current and prospective residents.
• Networking with local businesses and creating resident lifestyle events.
• Assists in social media content and posting.

OCCASIONAL FUNCTIONS:

• Typing and filing property–related reports.
• May be asked to assist with rent collection, bank deposits, or other general errands.
• May be asked to assist with resident retention activities.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Some advanced real estate training, including familiarity with the Landlord-Tenant and Fair Housing laws, and prior experience in a leasing position; Preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License (if operating a vehicle)

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:

• Physical Activities up to and including, typing, walking, bending, stooping, reaching, climbing stairs, or sitting for periods of time.
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs.
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) Enrollment Opportunity with employer match
• Employer Paid Basic Life and Short-Term Disability
• Potential opportunity for savings in rent (property and ownership specific)
• Pet Insurance
• And more!