Leasing Specialist

Dream Live Prosper Communities; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Dream Live Prosper Communities in Houston is seeking a Leasing Specialist to lead apartment tours, actively market our rental homes, follow up on leads, and assist in boosting occupancy. This full-time role demands a strong background in multifamily leasing and excellent communication.

You will engage guests and residents, coordinate resident events, and leverage Appfolio, G Suite, and MS Office while building relationships with local employers to drive traffic and referrals.

Qualifications

• Multi-family property management experience is required.
• Proven ability to drive results while upholding core values.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong outreach and social media marketing background.
• Experience conducting in-person market surveys.

Responsibilities

• Respond to all leads within 4 hours and manage the full lead-to-lease process.
• Prospect weekly and build relationships with local businesses for cross-promotion.
• Network with employers, universities, and hospitals to generate traffic.
• Conduct leasing tours using standards and close with confidence.
• Assist prospects in applying using online tools and closing techniques.
• Create and lead resident programs to enhance living experience.
• Maintain CRM records, guest cards, follow-ups, and lease paperwork.

Skills

Leasing experience

Communication

Sales/Leasing

Social media marketing

Market surveys

CRM (Appfolio)

Event coordination

Tools

Appfolio

G Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

By ensuring we deliver a WOW customer experience to residents and prospective renters, the Leasing Specialist plays a vital role in the success of our community. In this position, you will lead tours of the apartments and community, actively market our high-quality rental homes, follow up on leads, and assist in boosting occupancy rates.

This is an outgoing, forward-facing role that involves direct interaction with both guests and residents. The ideal candidate will be a motivated professional with a proven track record of success in leasing, sales, or a related field.

Dream Here: Careers at Dream Live Prosper Communities

At Dream Live Prosper Communities, we believe in building not just great communities, but also great careers. We are looking for dedicated, driven professionals to join our team and help us create thriving communities that enrich lives.

Our team members go above and beyond to provide exceptional service, ensuring that our residents love where they live. As a subsidiary of DLP Capital, we uphold a culture of excellence, growth, and purpose. DLP Capital has been recognized on multiple Best Places to Work lists and has been featured on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies for 13 consecutive years.

If you're looking for a career with a mission-driven company that values growth, leadership, and impact, Dream Live Prosper Communities is the place for you.

About this opportunity:

• Location: City Park in the Heights, 1640 East TC Jester Blvd, Houston, TX 77008
• Compensation: $18.00-$23.00 per hour
• Position type: Full-time

What we are looking for in a Leasing Specialist Candidate:

• A strong background in multiple years of multifamily property management is required
• Proven ability to drive positive results while representing and promoting core values
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong outreach and social media marketing background
• Experience conducting accurate market surveys by conducting in-person shops on a regular basis
• A sense of empowerment, accountability, and success at achieving goals, driving performance, and developing team members
• Appfolio, G-suite, and Microsoft Office experience is a plus
• Organizing and coordinating resident events monthly

What you will do as a Leasing Specialist:

• Respond to all leads within 4 hours and manage the full lead-to-lease process
• Prospect weekly and build relationships with local businesses for cross-promotion
• Network with major employers, universities, and hospitals to generate traffic
• Conduct leasing tours using DLP’s Standards of Excellence and close with confidence
• Assist prospects in applying using online tools and proven closing techniques
• Create and lead resident programs to enhance the living experience
• Build relationships with current and past residents to drive referrals
• Regularly walk and inspect the property to ensure cleanliness and functionality
• Maintain accurate CRM records, guest cards, follow-ups, and lease paperwork
• Communicate consistently with the Community Manager, leadership, and teammates
• Attend all required meetings and trainings; manage goals and time effectively

What Motivates Us:

Making an Impact: At DLP, making a difference is at the heart of everything we do, whether it’s for our residents, investors, or business partners.

Embracing Challenges: We view roadblocks as opportunities and proactively seek solutions.

Growth: We’ve been recognized on the Inc. 5000 list as one of America's fastest-growing private companies for 13 consecutive years.

Who We Are:

What We Do: We finance the building of Thriving Communities.

Our Mission: To lead in funding and building Thriving Communities centered in safe, attainable housing, transforming the nation.

Our Purpose: To passionately make an extraordinary impact by transforming lives and building Thriving Communities.

Our Big, Hairy, Audacious Goal (BHAG): To positively impact 10 million lives by funding 5,000 Thriving Communities and becoming one of America’s 100 largest private companies.

Our Culture: We work hard towards ambitious goals, driven by a purpose bigger than ourselves. We seek to make a difference in the affordable housing crisis and in the lives of our employees, investors, and partners. We follow our Elite Execution System to develop personally and professionally, striving to Live Fully in all areas of life.

Core Values:

Driven for Greatness: Pursuing knowledge and growth both personally and professionally.

Living Fully: Achieving optimal health in all life aspects: faith, family, friends, freedom, fun, fulfillment, fitness, and finance.

Grit: Demonstrating endurance and commitment to achieve long‑term goals.

Community: Elevating the greater good and cultivating thriving relationships.

Authenticity: Being true to ourselves and others, fostering growth through open dialogue.

Prepared to Win: Applying discipline and consistent effort to achieve our goals.

Kingdom Impact: Sharing God’s love through our work and service.

Twenty-Mile March: Focusing on clear goals and consistently evaluating our performance.

Stewardship: Committing to those who trust us with their capital, communities, and careers.

Servant Leadership: Leading with high standards and humility, empowering growth and accountability.

Benefits and Perks:

PTO, health/dental/vision/life insurance, 401(k) matching, learning/educational incentives, Volunteer Time Off, well-being programs, company events, self improvement/productivity tools, & the incredible feeling of making a difference.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

DLP is a committed Equal Opportunity Employer. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require assistance in searching for a position or submitting an application, please contact HR at [e-mail]. Offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment background verification (including E-Verify). California applicants can view our California Data Privacy Policyhere .