Leasing Professional

FCI Residential Corporation; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

FCI Residential Corporation, part of Florida Crystals Corporation’s real estate division, is seeking a Leasing Agent. You will handle the leasing process from introduction to occupancy, maintain strong resident relations, and drive occupancy while delivering top-tier customer service.

Responsibilities include tours, lease paperwork, data entry in property management software, marketing support, market surveys, and coordinating resident events, with a focus on attention to detail and timely

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• English required; bilingual a plus.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for property errands and training.

Responsibilities

• Handle the leasing process from introduction to occupancy and maintain communication with residents.
• Maintain curb appeal and coordinate tours, show vacant units, and promote community features.
• Convert inquiries to tours and leases, and ensure accurate lease paperwork and database entries.
• Enter applicant information into the property management system and manage follow-ups with prospects.
• Assist in marketing activities and develop content for social media and outreach events.
• Prepare market surveys and stay informed about competitors’ features for comparison.
• Provide superior customer service and resolve resident concerns promptly.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organization

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Analytical ability

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Property management software

Job description

FCI Residential is a part of Florida Crystals Corporation’s real estate division, which focuses on multi-family residential development in urban and in-fill areas. The real estate division currently has approximately 5,500 units in the development process throughout Florida.

Overview

Responsible for the leasing process from the introduction to the resident taking occupancy and maintaining diligent communication throughout the resident’s tenancy. Interacts directly with prospective and current residents to achieve maximum occupancy and to deliver the highest level of customer service.

Detailed Roles & Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain first class customer service relationships with prospects and residents.
• Ensure leasing office, tour path, model apartment, vacant apartments, amenities and general curb appeal of community is impeccable. Take Sparkle Bucket to spot clean any vacant available if necessary in order to maintain the high standard of which FCI Residential is synonymous for.
• Sell the community’s features and services to prospects with thorough product knowledge of the property, sister properties and competitors.
• Convert phone calls to tours, property tours to leases and internet leads to tours and/or leases.
• Ensure guest’s information is complete and entered in the property management software and follow up is completed for prospects.
• Accurately prepare and have thorough knowledge of all lease-related paperwork. This includes processing applications, preparing move in information, renewal letters and renewal lease, move out requests and any other forms utilized as they relate to leasing and resident relations.
• Continuously review performance reports weekly. Use data to analyze what is needed to lease available and upcoming apartments. Make recommendations to Property Manager as to what you believe will help the process.
• Manage and resolve resident concerns including maintenance service requests. Follow up with residents to ensure quality service.
• Actively engage in marketing and assist with developing and implementing strategies to increase property traffic and internet leads. Participate in outreach marketing activities when necessary to obtain prospective residents.
• Plan, organize and attend resident functions.
• Create content for social media.
• Prepare market surveys monthly and have full knowledge of competitors’ features in comparison to your community. Must visit the properties twice yearly.
• Assist in placing, removing/updating banners, balloons, bandit signs, A-frame signs, flags etc.
• General clerical assistance including but not limited to managing phones, entering maintenance service requests in the property management software and ordering office supplies.
• Responsible for knowledge of management company and community policies and procedures.
• Complete required training courses either online or in person meetings.

Essential Capabilities (knowledge, Skills, Abilities And Personal Attributes)

• Treat every guest with enthusiasm, integrity and empathy.
• Self-starter who takes initiative and works well independently, is organized and able to multi-task and pays attention to detail.
• Sound technical skills, analytical ability, good judgment and strong operational focus.
• Ability to establish credibility throughout the organization with both management and team members.
• The ability to organize and prioritize workload is essential.
• Ability to travel for property errands or training classes. Must have a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance coverage at all times.
• Flexibility to work longer work hours and odd schedules in order to fulfill job duties such as resident events.

Essential Education Requirements

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED) is preferred
• English required (bi-lingual a plus)

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.