Leasing Agent

Pay: $16/hr

 

Schedule: Saturdays are a must, 4 other days during week

 

Job Summary

 

The Leasing Specialist position requires a dynamic individual to provide lease up services for a multi-family complex. The position will require the leasing specialist to be accountable for meeting Lease up specified goal. This position will require responsibility for leasing properties in accordance with policies and procedures set by management.

 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

 

• Greets all prospective residents and shows apartments
• Handles all leasing, marketing and customer service responsibilities
• Focuses on converting leads into effective leases by outreach, prospecting and lead generation
• Processes applications and lease renewals
• Provides tours of community to prospects, using persuasive techniques to highlight community amenities and property features
• Coordinates work orders with the maintenance staff
• Meets with Property Manager on a regular basis to report progress in accomplishing set goals
• Works as a team and with the Property Manager to keep staff upbeat and motivated, implementing contests and incentives as directed
• Works with Property Manager to recommend appropriate rent levels at the community by completed market surveys and area competition shops
• Works as a team with other Leasing Specialists to ensure that all work is being completed accurately and in a timely fashion
• Coordinates schedule with Property Manager and Leasing Specialists to ensure there is office coverage during operable business hours
• Attends all relevant training opportunities provided
• Follows all policies and procedures as they relate to leasing apartments
• Responsible for maintaining an overall leasing ratio of 40% or greater
• Performs and assists in planning outreach marketing
• Responsible to consistently maintain a shopping score of 95% or greater

 

Additional Duties & Responsibilities

 

Provides a five-star customer service at all times by attending to all calls and messages immediately

 

Education & Experience

 

• Associate's degree (A.A./A.S.) in Business or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience required
• Real Estate experience a plus

 

Knowledge, Skills & Proficiencies

 

• Computer proficiency to include Microsoft Office Applications
• Yardi experience required
• Action and results-oriented, enthusiastic
• Strong customer service, communication and interpersonal skills required
• Excellent organizational skills
• Positive, can-do attitude with a commitment to excellence
• Pioneering spirit/drive
• Ability to meet stringent deadlines

 

Tools & Equipment Used

 

Computer and peripherals, standard and customized software applications and tools, and usual office equipment.

 

Physical Requirements/Working Environment

 

Physical demands include ability to lift up to 50 lbs; Standing, sitting, walking and occasional climbing. The employee is required to work at a personal computer for extended periods of time as well as talking on the phone for extended periods of time. Ability to detect auditory and/or visual emergency alarms. Ability to work extended/flexible hours and weekends occasionally. Driving required. Ability to respond to emergencies in a timely manner.

 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

Travel

 

Moderate to high travel requirement 25-50%.

 

Disclaimer

 

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. This is not an all-inclusive job description; therefore, management has the right to assign or reassign schedules, duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.