Leasing Specialist - Verdant Cove

WRH Realty Services, LLC.; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness support

Group benefits

HSA

Parental leave

Life insurance

401(k) with match

PTO

Absence bank

Pet insurance

Supplemental coverage

Incentives

Job summary

WRH Realty Services, LLC. in Gainesville, FL is seeking a Leasing Specialist for Affordable Housing to greet applicants, show units, close leases, and support marketing efforts for the community.

You’ll maintain resident relations, help with occupancy targets, and ensure compliance with Fair Housing laws. The role offers comprehensive benefits and growth within a supportive, equal‑opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Sales and closing abilities with a customer‑focused mindset.
• Experience or familiarity with affordable housing programs is a plus.
• Proficiency in using social media to generate interest and awareness.
• Comfort with software applications and online tools for resident engagement.
• High school diploma required; college coursework is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain positive communication with applicants, residents, vendors, clients, and guests.
• Enforce community rules and regulations and comply with Fair Housing Laws.
• Assist residents with reporting maintenance needs.
• Maintain occupancy levels and exhibit professional leasing techniques.
• Support marketing strategies and update online sources as needed.

Skills

Sales

Closing abilities

Customer service

Affordable housing programs

Social media

Tech proficiency

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Overview

Love Where You Work—Join WRH!

Looking for a place where your talent is valued and your work makes a difference? WRH Realty Services, LLC is proud to be named one of the Best Places to Work by the National Apartment Association. Whether you’re new to property management or ready to take your career further, WRH is a great place to grow.

Now Hiring: Leasing Specialist Affordable Housing

As a Leasing Specialist, you’ll be the friendly face helping future residents find their next home. From giving great tours to closing leases and supporting marketing efforts, you’ll play a key role in keeping our community thriving.

Responsibilities

Perks – What Makes Us Stand Out

• 100% Company-Paid Virtual Health & Wellness Support – Accessible anytime you need it
• Comprehensive Group Benefits – Medical, dental, vision, and disability coverage to keep you and your family healthy
• Health Savings Account (HSA) – With generous company contributions
• Paid Parental Leave -10 paid days for bonding
• Fully Paid Life Insurance – Peace of mind for you and your loved ones
• 401(k) with Company Match – Invest in your future with confidence
• Generous Paid Time Off – Up to 25 days off in your first year
• Employee Absence Bank – Support when life calls for time away
• Pet Insurance – Because furry family members matter too
• Supplemental Coverage Options – Including Critical Illness, Hospital, Legal, ID Theft Protection & more
• Plus, Plenty of Unique Incentives – Designed to reward and support your personal and professional journey

What you'll be doing:

Resident Relations

• Maintain positive, professional, and effective communication with applicants, residents, vendors, clients, and guests.
• Consistently and fairly enforce community rules and regulations.
• Comply with all Fair Housing Laws.
• Assist residents with reporting maintenance needs.

Leasing/Occupancy

• Maintain occupancy levels as established by owner/budget expectations.
• Exhibit professional leasing techniques.
• Assist with the completion of the monthly Market Surveys.
• Assist with advertising and marketing strategies for the apartment community as needed
• Follow up with phone and walk-in traffic.
• Assist with ensuring that all online marketing sources are updated.
• Promote positive resident/management relations, to retain desirable residents.
• Assist with resident retention programs.
• Maintain appropriate resident files including forms, leases, and documents.
• Responsible for the integrity and confidentiality of resident files.
• Ensure that documents and reporting systems are maintained, updated, and organized.

Our Culture - How We're Different:

You Matter:We prioritize each individual's contributions and well-being, ensuring everyone feels valued and heard.

Elevate the Experience: We strive to enhance every interaction, creating memorable and impactful experiences for our team, customers, and clients.

Excellence Through People: Our commitment to excellence is driven by our talented and dedicated teams, who are the cornerstone of our success.

WRH Realty Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you are a job seeker with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please contact us at [phone] and ask for Human Resources.

Qualifications

What you must have:

• Skills:Sales and closing abilities, a cheerful attitude, and a focus on customer service
• Programs:Familiarity with affordable housing programs is a plus.
• Social media:Proficiency in creating content, generating business interest, enhancing product awareness, and expanding market reach.
• Technical:Competence in using software applications and search engines to engage residents and prospects.
• Education:A high school diploma is required; some college coursework is advantageous.
• Availability:Monday to Friday, with occasional weekends as needed.
• Transportation:Valid Driver’s License, automobile insurance, and reliable transportation.

Pay Range

USD $18.00 - USD $20.00 /Hr.