Leasing Professional

Horizon Realty Advisors LLC; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

401(k) match

Paid time off

Training & development

Employee discounts

Job summary

Horizon Realty Advisors LLC in Knoxville is seeking a Leasing Professional to lease apartment homes and provide outstanding customer service toProspects and residents. You will market the community, conduct tours, process applications, and help achieve occupancy goals.

The role offers a standard full-time schedule Tuesday–Friday 9am–5pm and Saturday 10am–4pm, with compensation structure of $18–$20 per hour DOE plus leasing commissions; benefits include health, retirement, PTO, and growth

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous leasing, sales, customer service, hospitality, retail, or property management experience preferred.
• Experience in fast-paced, customer-focused environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors and prospective residents professionally; provide property information, conduct tours, and identify prospect needs and preferences.
• Perform leasing activities through phone, online, and in-person interactions, and manage prospect lead follow-up per company standards.
• Assist with processing lease applications, preparing documentation, and coordinating move-in schedules and materials.
• Build and maintain positive resident relationships through responsive, high-quality customer service.
• Support daily property operations, including routine community inspections and monitoring of shared amenities.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Sales skills

Hospitality

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Horizon Realty Advisors is a fast-growing real-estate investment and management company headquartered in Seattle. Since our founding in 2001, our values have guided our success across every facet of the business. Today, we manage a diverse portfolio of conventional multifamily and student housing communities in 15 states.

From our groundbreaking Pledge of Excellence to numerous employee-led initiatives, Horizon has a long-standing commitment to putting people first.

We are a culture of inclusion and collaboration. We recruit and retain the industry's top talent, develop leaders, and encourage innovation in the workplace. We deliver market-leading results through our Pledge of Excellence. We care, we serve, we are a GREAT place to work.

Employment Type: Full Time

Compensation Structure: $18-$20 DOE, plus leasing commissions

Schedule: Tuesday - Friday 9am-5pm & Saturday 10am-4pm

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What We Offer

No matter where you are in your career, Horizon supports you with benefit programs and resources to help you thrive today and prepare for tomorrow.

• Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, and mental health coverage options.
• Financial Well-Being: Company-paid basic life insurance and 401(k) plan with up to a 4% company match.
• Time Off & Work-Life Balance: Tiered paid time off + exchange options, 8 paid holidays, paid parental leave, and volunteer hours.
• Growth & Perks: Ongoing training, professional development, employee discounts, rewards and recognition program, and more.

Benefits vary by employment type.

Requirements

What You'll Do

The Leasing Professional is responsible for leasing apartment homes and delivering superior customer service to both prospects and residents. This role markets the community, conducts tours, manages the application and lease process, and supports resident satisfaction to help the property meet its occupancy and retention goals.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Greet visitors and prospective residents professionally; provide property information, conduct tours, and identify prospect needs and preferences.
• Perform leasing activities through phone, online, and in-person interactions, and manage prospect lead follow-up per company standards.
• Assist with processing lease applications, preparing documentation, and coordinating move-in schedules and materials.
• Build and maintain positive resident relationships through responsive, high-quality customer service.
• Support daily property operations, including routine community inspections and monitoring of shared amenities.

What You Bring

• High school diploma or GED required
• Previous experience in leasing, sales, customer service, hospitality, retail, or property management preferred
• Experience in fast-paced, customer-focused environment preferred

Why Horizon

At Horizon, we don't just fill positions, we develop careers. Our commitment to training, mentorship, and internal promotion means that your role is just the beginning. We're invested in helping you reach your full potential.

Whether you’re exploring this role or discovering other opportunities across our organization, we’re always looking for passionate individuals who want to learn, contribute, and build a long-term career with us.

EEO Statement

Horizon Realty Advisors is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.