Leasing Consultant — Student Housing Near Tech

Coastal Ridge Real Estate; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Coastal Ridge Real Estate seeks a Leasing Consultant for Collegiate Suites & Hunters Ridge of Blacksburg, student housing near Virginia Tech. The role supports leasing goals and resident interactions, tours, and application processing in a fast-paced community.

You’ll greet prospects, address objections, close leases, and respond to inquiries within 24 hours using Entrata and other PM software. This is a full-time, on-site position reporting to the Property Manager.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Willingness to obtain licenses and certifications.
• Previous leasing and sales experience preferred; multifamily or student housing is a plus.
• Strong computer literacy and ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Familiarity with property management software such as Entrata, OneSite, or RealPage.
• Intermediate Excel proficiency is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to leasing targets and team goals.
• Greet, engage, and build rapport with prospective residents.
• Provide tours tailored to prospects' needs.
• Close leases by addressing objections and securing commitments.
• Respond to leasing inquiries within 24 hours via phone, email, or in person.
• Enter and maintain lead information in Entrata and follow up with prospects.
• Develop understanding of site leasing trends and product availability to guide decisions.
• Maintain office, model units, clubhouse, and common areas along tour route.
• Participate in community marketing and resident event planning.
• Guide applicants through the application process and ensure proper lease execution.
• Collect move-in related fees and ensure paperwork and funds are handled correctly.
• Provide exceptional customer service by addressing resident inquiries and service requests.
• Maintain and manage the community waitlist and communicate updates.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leasing & sales

Customer service

Prospecting

Communication

Microsoft Excel

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Entrata

OneSite

RealPage

Job description

Coastal Ridge Real Estate seeks a Leasing Consultant for Collegiate Suites & Hunters Ridge of Blacksburg, student housing near Virginia Tech. The role supports leasing goals and resident interactions, tours, and application processing in a fast-paced community.

You’ll greet prospects, address objections, close leases, and respond to inquiries within 24 hours using Entrata and other PM software. This is a full-time, on-site position reporting to the Property Manager.