Leasing Consultant - NW Washington, DC

UIP Companies; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Long-term disability insurance

Generous paid time off

12 paid holidays

Continuing education opportunities

Job summary

UIP Companies in Washington, DC is seeking a Leasing Consultant to greet prospective residents, tour communities, and close leases with exceptional customer service. You will travel within DC to visit multiple properties and manage applications and move-in paperwork.

The role requires a proven leasing track record, strong communication and time management, and weekend availability. Yardi/CRM experience is preferred; compensation includes hourly pay plus commission and overtime where applicable.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ residential leasing experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communications.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to sell and identify creative solutions with high conversion ratios.
• Ability to quickly develop rapport with prospective residents.
• Must be a motivated self-starter with the ability to work well in a team setting.
• Experience with Yardi and CRM, preferred.
• Understanding of fair housing laws.
• Reliable transportation, clean driving record, and proof of valid liability insurance.
• Must be able to work weekends.

Responsibilities

• Gain an understanding of potential resident needs and provide information as to which of our apartments best fit those needs.
• Schedule and give tours to prospective residents, highlighting the key features of the community and specific apartments.
• Using strong time management skills, travel to various communities as needed and arrive on time for scheduled tours.
• Check curb appeal and apartments each morning to ensure a positive customer experience.
• Follow-up on prospect internet and phone leads to set appointments.
• Encourage prospective residents to lease from UIP by positioning the property and its units in a favorable light and offering outstanding customer service.
• Process applications and gather the necessary verifications that support the application for the approval process and prepare the move-in paperwork.
• Conduct move-in orientation and ensure all move-in requirements are met to ensure a positive customer experience.
• Process and coordinate move-outs.
• Maintain a strong closing ratio.
• Complete reports on leasing activity, traffic, market information, and other vital information.
• Other activities, as requested.

Skills

Leasing experience

Communication

Time management

Sales ability

Rapport building

Self-starter

Weekend availability

Tools

Yardi

CRM

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Hours: Full-time, 40 hours/week, typically 9:00 AM-6:00 PM Monday through Friday; Saturday work required

Compensation: $21.00/hour to $23.00/hour depending on experience; role is eligible for commission and overtime

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• long-term disability insurance
• generous paid time off program
• 12 paid holidays
• opportunities for continuing education

Reporting to the Community Manager, the Leasing Consultant is the face of UIP and the property, often the first point of contact for prospective residents. This position allows you to build relationships with prospective residents and show them why they should select our property as their home. We are looking for someone with a proven track record in residential leasing and customer service, and we offer a generous commission structure. This position requires traveling within DC to tour various communities with prospective residents.

Responsibilities

• Gain an understanding of potential resident needs and provide information as to which of our apartments best fit those needs.
• Schedule and give tours to prospective residents, highlighting the key features of the community and specific apartments.
• Using strong time management skills, travel to various communities as needed and arrive on time for scheduled tours.
• Check curb appeal and apartments each morning to ensure a positive customer experience.
• Follow-up on prospect internet and phone leads to set appointments.
• Encourage prospective residents to lease from UIP by positioning the property and its units in a favorable light and offering outstanding customer service.
• Process applications and gather the necessary verifications that support the application for the approval process and prepare the move-in paperwork.
• Conduct move-in orientation and ensure all move-in requirements are met to ensure a positive customer experience.
• Process and coordinate move-outs.
• Maintain a strong closing ratio.
• Complete reports on leasing activity, traffic, market information, and other vital information.
• Other activities, as requested.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ leasing experience, residential experience preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communications
• Demonstrated strong time management and organization skills
• Proven ability to sell and identify creative solutions with high conversion ratios
• Ability to quickly develop rapport with prospective residents
• Must be a motivated self-starter with the ability to work well in a team setting
• Experience with Yardi and CRM, preferred
• Understanding of fair housing laws
• Reliable transportation, clean driving record, and proof of valid liability insurance
• Must be able to work weekends

The UIP Companies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, sexual orientation, protected Veteran status, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics.