Sales And Leasing Agent (Lease-Up)

Key Real Estate Company; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with 4% employer match

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Flexible spending account

Health savings account

Life insurance (Employer Paid)

Long Term Disability

Paid time off + Holidays

Job summary

Key Real Estate in Lafayette, LA is seeking a Leasing Agent for our Class A, luxury garden-style community. You will focus on leasing and marketing of the property, greet residents, prospects, and vendors, and work closely with the on-site property manager.

The role requires strong communication, independence, and reliability, with weekend hours. Experience with property management systems is a plus; we offer competitive benefits and a supportive team.

Qualifications

• 1+ year in property management, customer service, or sales.
• B.A./B.S. degree preferred.
• Experience with OneSite, Knock, Elise AI, AIRM preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and listening skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Accurate and detail oriented.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact and relate effectively, productively, and positively with other Associates.
• Dependable, punctual, reliable.

Responsibilities

• Welcomes and shows prospective residents the property utilizing company leasing techniques and expectations.
• Handles resident issues including submitting and following up regarding service requests, accepting and depositing rental payments, completing lease paperwork including related addendums.
• Organizes and files all applicable daily and weekly reports, leases, and paperwork while maintaining accurate resident records.
• Assists team members in the initiation and management of all core business processes, including leasing, property performance goals, resident relations, marketing, etc.
• Ensures that market surveys are conducted on a regular basis, competition is shopped regularly, and coordinates creating and implementing marketing materials.
• Completes all lease applications and participates in the verification of applications. Notify prospective residents of results once application is approved by Property Manager.
• Communicates regularly with the Property Manager and other team members regarding apartment status, traffic activities and suggestions for improved property performance.
• Keeps abreast of industry, market, and seasonal trends to plan strategies to meet operational goals.

Skills

Property management

Customer service

Sales

Communication

Independence

Detail orientation

Interpersonal skills

Dependable

Education

B.A./B.S. degree preferred

Tools

OneSite

Knock

Elise AI

AIRM

Job description

At Key Real Estate, we don’t just rent apartments, we welcome residents into their new homes. Every day presents an opportunity to offer a warm welcome to residents, prospects, coworkers, and vendors alike—delivering exceptional service that sets us apart in the industry.

We believe in creating lasting impressions and relationships, which is why we’re seeking a passionate, motivated individual to join our team. The Leasing Agent will be based at Class A, luxury garden-style community and will report directly to the on-site property manager. This role is primarily responsible for leasing and marketing of the property, while assisting the rest of the property team in maintaining all aspects of property operations.

Location: Silo Creek Apartments - Lafayette, LA

Responsibilities

• Welcomes and shows prospective residents the property utilizing company leasing techniques and expectations.
• Handles resident issues including submitting and following up regarding service requests, accepting and depositing rental payments, completing lease paperwork including related addendums.
• Organizes and files all applicable daily and weekly reports, leases, and paperwork while maintaining accurate resident records.
• Assists team members in the initiation and management of all core business processes, including leasing, property performance goals, resident relations, marketing, etc.
• Ensures that market surveys are conducted on a regular basis, competition is shopped regularly, and coordinates creating and implementing marketing materials.
• Completes all lease applications and participates in the verification of applications. Notify prospective residents of results once application is approved by Property Manager.
• Communicates regularly with the Property Manager and other team members regarding apartment status, traffic activities and suggestions for improved property performance.
• Keeps abreast of industry, market, and seasonal trends to plan strategies to meet operational goals.

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 1+ year in property management, customer service, or sales
• Desired Education and/or Experience * B.A./B.S. degree preferred.
• Experience with OneSite, Knock, Elise AI, AIRM preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and listening skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Accurate and detail oriented.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact and relate effectively, productively, and positively with other Associates.
• Dependable, punctual, reliable.

Schedule Requirements

• Ability to work a schedule that may include hours other than 9-6 Monday through Sunday.
• Weekend coverage is a requirement of the position.
• 401(k) with 4% employer match
• Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Plans
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• $10,000 Employer Paid Life insurance
• Employer Paid Long Term Disability
• 128 hours of Paid time off + Holidays

Key Real Estate is an Equal Opportunity Employer.