Leasing Specialist

Southhampton Management; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Southhampton Management - Boardwalk Square is seeking an energetic Leasing Associate to market multi-family apartments and lease vacant units to prospects, real estate agents, and corporate businesses.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, 2 years leasing experience, and strong sales, organizational, and follow-up skills. Responsibilities include preparing leasing paperwork, market surveys, weekly reports, and maintaining compliance with Fair Housing regulations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; some college preferred.
• Minimum 2-years’ experience in apartment leasing.

Responsibilities

• Lease vacant units and prepare leasing paperwork.
• Prepare market surveys.
• Assist in preparing Weekly Activity and Traffic Reports.
• Verify applicant information (Credit, RCR, Employment, Rental, Conviction History).
• Market the property via social media and outreach to attract prospects and secure leases.
• Follow up with prospects and maintain resident retention.
• Inspect models and common areas before start of day.
• Handle work orders and resident requests as needed.

Skills

Sales ability

Attention to detail

Persistence

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Some college preferred

Job description

Southhampton Management - Boardwalk Square

About the Role

To market multi-family residential apartments to prospects, locators, real estate agents and corporate businesses with the purpose of attracting residents to the community.

Responsibilities

• Lease of all vacant and upcoming vacant units.
• Accurately prepare all leasing paperwork.
• Prepare market surveys.
• Assist in preparing accurate Weekly Activity and Traffic Reports.
• Report to the Property Manager all extraordinary situations and occurrences related to leasing or resident retention that could positively or adversely affect the community.
• Inspect the common areas and models before 8:30 am each day.
• Qualify each prospect in accordance with Company standards.
• Follow-up with each prospective resident who contacts the community.
• Follow-up with a thank you letter and phone calls.
• Obtain closing ratio of a minimum of 33%.
• Secure lease renewals. All prospective renewals should be contacted 45 days prior to the lease expiration.
• Be aware of all competition. Maintain local product knowledge along with monthly market surveys.
• Market the property through social media and outreach to attract prospects and secure leases.
• Actively participate in all functions sponsored by the property.
• Actively participate in HAA seminars as well as continuing education when deemed necessary.
• Accept resident requests and issue work orders.
• Adhere to all Fair Housing Regulations and TAA Red Book laws.
• Verify application information by thoroughly running Credit, RCR, Employment, Rental, and Conviction History.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED. Some college preferred.
• Minimum 2-years’ experience in apartment leasing.

Required Skills

• Strong attention to detail and sales ability a must.
• Demonstrated ability to be persistent and control a tour.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and decision‑making ability.

Preferred Skills

• None specified.

Pay range and compensation package

Not specified.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to diversity and inclusivity.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift 25-30 pounds.
• Ability to do extensive walking conducting tours and inspecting the property.
• Ability to withstand extreme climate temperatures for long periods of time.
• Ability to climb stairs.
• Ability to work alone in the office when co‑workers are showing units or attending to other matters.
• Ability to drive to perform marketing for property.