Leasing Consultant - USC Region

Tripalink; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 26,174 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

Tripalink, located in Los Angeles, is seeking a Leasing Agent dedicated to providing exceptional living experiences. The role involves collaborating with departments, implementing promotional strategies, and informing potential tenants about properties.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree, 1+ year’s experience in leasing, and strong communication and negotiation skills. Competitive compensation includes hourly pay of $19–$20 along with commissions for signed leases.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in sales, leasing, real estate, or related fields.
• Familiarity with social media platforms operations.
• Knowledge of basic residential real estate law.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Leasing and Marketing departments to follow up leads.
• Implement promotion strategies via advertisements and community activities.
• Participate in sales plan meetings with flexible strategies.
• Provide potential tenants with relevant information regarding requirements and budget.
• Display properties for potential tenants in tours and virtual communications.
• Communicate with tenants for necessary paperwork and support the Property Management team.

Skills

Excellent communication

Negotiation skills

Customer orientation

Familiarity with social media

Proficiency in MS Office

Pressure handling

Education

Bachelor degree or above

Tools

MS Office

Google Suites

Job description

Who We Are:

Tripalink is the leading co‑living and apartment rental platform that aims to redefine urban living. With a strong presence in major cities across the United States, we offer modern apartments designed to create a sense of community among residents.

As the largest leasing company for student housing around USC with over 2,000 rooms for rent, we are committed to building a community that supports personal growth, celebrates diversity, and encourages excellence. Our team is dedicated to providing exceptional living experiences through cutting‑edge technology and unparalleled customer service. If you are passionate about making a difference and eager to be part of a team that values creativity and teamwork, we invite you to explore our career opportunities.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate closely with the Leasing and Marketing departments to follow up with all the leads generated from different channels;
• Innovate and implement promotion strategies including but not limited to online/offline advertisements, virtual open house activities, and community succession activities;
• Participate in innovation meetings to initiate the sales plan for different seasons with flexible strategies;
• Get familiar with all of the properties and amenities offered to further develop a sales strategy;
• Provide potential tenants with relevant information in regard to their requirements and budget in a timely manner;
• Display properties for potential tenants in virtual/field tours and online communications via phone call and video call of facilities and available units;
• Demonstrate a basic understanding of Landlord and Tenant Law, Residential Real Estate Law and related lawsuits; send essential documents, notices and letters to tenants according to the required time frame; respond and negotiate with tenants on specific terms and conditions;
• Communicate with tenants for necessary paperwork (leases, contracts, agreements, statements, etc.) and support the Property Management team with the check‑in, check‑out processes, pre‑ and post‑inspection, and daily maintenance requests;
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor degree or above is preferred;
• 1+ year’s experience in sales, leasing, real estate, or related fields;
• Familiarity with social media platforms operations (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, Craigslist, Instagram, etc.);
• Excellent communication, negotiation skills, and customer orientation;
• Excellent capability in quick learning and pressure handling;
• Knowledge of basic residential real estate law and practices;
• Proven working experience as a leasing agent is preferred;
• Proficiency in using MS Office (Excel, PPT, Word, etc.) and Google Suites.

Compensation:

Hourly: $19 – $20 an hour.

Current commission structure (temporary raise until August):

• $100 per signed long‑term lease: 1–19 leases in a single month;
• $250 per signed long‑term lease: 20–39 leases signed per month;
• $500 per signed long‑term lease: 40 or more leases signed per month.

After 8/31, commission will be:

• $60 per signed long‑term lease: 1–19 leases in a single month;
• $100 per signed long‑term lease: 20–39 leases signed per month;
• $150 per signed long‑term lease: 40 or more leases signed per month.