Leasing Consultant

Housing Trust Group; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Housing Trust Group is seeking a Leasing Consultant to implement leasing and marketing programs, promote a positive image of the apartment community, and assist with resident programs and retention. Experience with Affordable Housing programs is required.

The role involves showing apartments, processing applications, preparing leases, and coordinating marketing efforts while maintaining accurate records and reporting. Strong customer service and knowledge of Fair Housing laws are essential.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent
• Ability to read, write and comprehend English
• Math skills to calculate prorations
• Excellent telephone and communication skills
• Apartment management and/or sales experience required

Responsibilities

• Market and lease apartments to prospective residents.
• Greet visitors, tour community, and close leases.
• Process applications and prepare leases.
• Maintain knowledge of community and amenities.
• Document contacts and complete market surveys.
• Assist in marketing and events and weekly outreach.
• Support resident retention and renewal programs.

Skills

Reading & writing

Communication skills

Mathematical ability

Sales experience

Presentation skills

Education

High school education or equivalent

Job description

SUMMARY

The Leasing Consultant is responsible for effectively implementing the leasing and marketing program to promote a positive image of the apartment community and to assist management with resident programs and retention Experience with Affordable Housing programs is required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Leasing Consultant duties and responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following

• Maintain detailed knowledge of the apartment community and its amenities
• Provide a daily inspection of show apartments and model appearance
• Handle all aspects of leasing apartments including greeting prospective residents touring the community closing the sale processing applications in a timely manner typing leases following up with prospects and obtaining signatures for completion of leases and paperwork prior to move in
• Consistently document prospect phone and email contacts; accurately complete the market survey
• Maintain an acceptable closing ratio
• Collect and secure rental payments
• Produce reports in a timely accurate and complete manner including the monthly market survey locator log and commission sheets
• Assist in marketing; monitor the accuracy of advertisements and take appropriate action to correct them; accurately and consistently document traffic marketing sources; assist in leasing events and promotions; and assist in weekly outreach community marketing
• Post to approved advertising sources daily as directed
• Maintain organized community office files
• Maintain working knowledge of Fair Housing laws rules and regulations concerning apartment leasing and management
• Assist in the inspection of vacant apartments and take appropriate action to prepare them for leasing
• Promote resident retention by assisting with the renewal program
• Report any observed maintenance problems
• Adhere to and comply with company safety policies and rules and utilize safety appliances as required
• Be consistently courteous and helpful to residents prospective residents and co workers
• Be available for overtime weekend holiday and evening work with supervisors approval

EDUCATION OR EQUIVALENT EXPERIENCE

• High school education or equivalent
• Ability to read write and comprehend the English language
• Mathematical skills to calculate prorations
• Excellent telephone and communication skills
• Apartment management andor sales experience is required

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill andor ability required Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Ability to read analyze and interpret general business periodicals professional journals technical procedures or governmental regulations
• Ability to write reports business correspondence and procedure manuals
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers clients customers and the general public
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts interest commissions proportions percentages area circumference and volume
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry
• Ability to define problems collect data establish facts and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• The employee must frequently lift and or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and or move up to 25 pounds
• While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk or hear
• The employee is frequently required to stand walk and sit
• The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop kneel crouch or crawl