Leasing Specialist - Lease-up

HOUSTON APARTMENT FOUNDATION; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Houston is seeking a Leasing Agent to market multi-family residential apartments. The role involves leasing vacant units, preparing leasing paperwork, and maintaining strong relationships with prospects and residents. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and a strong customer service background. Responsibilities include market surveys, lease renewals, and adherence to Fair Housing regulations.

Qualifications

• Ability to qualify prospects according to company standards.
• Knowledge of Fair Housing Regulations and TAA Red Book laws.

Responsibilities

• Lease all vacant and upcoming units.
• Prepare all leasing paperwork accurately.
• Market the property through social media.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Sales

Job description

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

Major Duties:

1. Lease all vacant and upcoming vacant units.
2. Accurately prepare all leasing paperwork, including but not limited to:

• Resident Processing Checklist
• Lease Contract and Security Addendum
• Application for Residency
• Move-in Condition Form
• Pet Addendum (if applicable)
• All other lease addenda required by the property
• Collection of security deposits
• Monthly 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 affect the community positively or negatively.

Inspect the common areas and models before 8:30 am each day.

Qualify each prospect according to Company standards.

Utilize Guest Cards to follow up with each prospective resident. Follow up with a thank you letter and phone calls.

Achieve a minimum closing ratio of 33%.

Secure lease renewals, contacting prospective renewals 45 days before lease expiration.

Stay informed about competitors by maintaining local product knowledge and conducting monthly market surveys.

Market the property through social media and outreach efforts to attract prospects and secure leases.

Participate actively in all property-sponsored functions.

Participate in HAA seminars and continuing education as necessary.

Handle resident requests and issue work orders.

Adhere to all Fair Housing Regulations and TAA Red Book laws.

Verify application information thoroughly by checking Credit, RCR, Employment, Rental, and Conviction History.

Perform other duties as assigned.