Leasing Specialist (part-time)

PTLA Real Estate Group; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

PTLA Real Estate Group is seeking a motivated Leasing Specialist to drive occupancy and revenue at a student housing community. You will greet, qualify and tour prospects, present value, and manage applications, screenings, and leases.

The role emphasizes creative leasing strategies, marketing campaigns, and collaboration with the property management team to deliver an excellent resident experience. The ideal candidate has 1–3 years in leasing or sales, strong closing abilities, and a proactive,

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of leasing or sales experience preferred.
• Proven ability to meet and exceed leasing goals.
• Strong sales and closing skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and problem-solving abilities.
• Creative thinker who adapts to prospects.
• Familiarity with property management software a plus.
• Fair Housing laws knowledge a plus.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; college coursework preferred.
• Highly motivated and goal-oriented.
• Creative and adaptable in approach.
• Strong closer with drive to succeed.
• Professional, organized and detail-oriented.
• Persistent and able to chase leads; evenings/weekends may be needed.

Responsibilities

• Generate interest in units by showcasing community features and benefits.
• Greet, qualify and tour prospective residents.
• Present value propositions and close the lease.
• Manage the leasing process: applications, screenings, and signings.
• Collaborate with property management for curb appeal and resident experience.
• Develop and implement innovative leasing and marketing strategies.
• Assist with advertising campaigns, online listings and social media.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity; propose ideas.

Skills

Leasing/Sales

Closing skills

Communication

Creativity

Property Mgmt Software

Fair Housing knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

College coursework in business/real estate

Tools

Yardi/Entrata/RealPage

Job description

About this position

Job Title: Leasing Specialist

Reports To: Community Manager

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated, results-driven Leasing Specialist to join our team. This role is perfect for someone who thrives on thinking creatively, finding solutions, and closing the lease! You’ll have the opportunity to drive occupancy and revenue at a student housing community. If you are energized by meeting goals, building relationships, and using your creativity to stand out in a competitive market, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate interest in available units by creatively showcasing community features and benefits.
• Greet, qualify, and tour prospective residents.
• Confidently present value propositions to prospects and close the lease.
• Manage the entire leasing process, including applications, screenings, and lease signings.
• Partner with property management team members to ensure great curb appeal and resident experience.
• Work with leadership team to develop and implement innovative leasing and marketing strategies.
• Assist with advertising campaigns, online listings, and social media outreach to drive traffic.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity, bringing forward fresh ideas to maintain a competitive edge.
• Provide coverage and consistent leasing service.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of leasing or sales experience preferred.
• Proven ability to meet and exceed leasing or sales goals.
• Strong sales and closing skills, with a track record of high performance.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving abilities.
• Creative thinker who can adapt strategies to connect with a wide range of prospects.
• Familiarity with property management software (e.g., Yardi, Entrata, RealPage) a plus.
• Knowledge of Fair Housing laws and compliance standards a plus.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; college coursework in business, real estate, correlated field preferred.
• Highly motivated and goal-oriented.
• Creative and adaptable in approach.
• Strong closer with the drive to succeed.
• Professional, organized, and detail-oriented.
• Persistent and willing to chase down leads.
• Availability on evenings and weekends may be necessary to meet leasing demand.

Compensation

$11-$15/hour, plus bonus potential for meeting leasing goals.