Overview
The Leasing Consultant (Bilingual) is the property’s sales representative, whose primary responsibilities are to support the leasing, retention and occupancy goals of the community. Leasing Consultants are customer service oriented and provide current and prospective residents with an exceptional experience.
The ideal candidate for this role seeks opportunities to build relationships, plan events, and takes initiative while remaining flexible to meet the community's day-to-day needs.
Responsibilities
- Greet prospective tenants and professionally present the features and benefits of the property.
- Conduct all business in accordance with company policies and procedures, Fair Housing, ADA, Fair Credit Reporting Act and all other Federal, State and Local laws pertaining to Multi-Family Housing.
- Implement and enforce all policies and procedures as outlined in the company policy and procedures Manuals.
- Offer a professional and friendly atmosphere in the leasing center/clubhouse and any other areas where prospective residents and current residents might interact with them.
- Inspect all models and market readies prior to showing in order to ensure their quality appearance.
- Relay incoming calls to appropriate point of contacts.
- Understand local competition, maintain a pulse on market trends and offerings.
- Complete paperwork accurately and timely.
- Maintain active guest cards and continue to work them until the prospect has chosen their home.
- Inspect the property on a regular basis reporting any deficiencies to the Property Manager.
- Assist the Assistant Property Manager in preparing daily and weekly reports, resident communication, move-ins/outs, office supply inventory, and market surveys.
- Maintain Resident Files with current information properly filed per company policy at all times.
- Process Leasing Applications in accordance with the company’s P & P Manual guidelines.
- Oversee Lease Renewal Program to optimize lease renewals.
- Exhibit excellent level of customer service.
- Plan and oversee resident activities with the Property Manager.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Prior leasing and/or property management experience preferred.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills providing for effective communication with residents, employees, peers, vendors, owners, etc. and to assist in efficient operations.
- Preferably bilingual, English and Spanish.
- Excellent attendance is a requirement of the position.
- Excellent customer service.
- Work a varied schedule including weekends and holidays as required.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel & Outlook.
- Positive attitude and highest level of professionalism.
- Bi-lingual abilities (written and verbal) may be required based on specific needs of property.
- Preferred computer software experience to include MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, YARDI.
- Ability to walk, stand; utilize stairs, bend on a daily basis, conduct property tours in various weather conditions, carrying moderate items such as papers, boxes, event items, collateral, books, small parts. Job may be sedentary at times.