Leasing Consultant- Marina Point s

Job Title: Leasing Consultant

Supervisor: Community Manager

FLSA Status: Non-exempt (Hourly)

Shows and leases apartments to prospective residents and supports community's marketing plan.

• Assists applicant in completing rental application, collects security deposit.
• Responsible for ensuring that “model” apartments and target apartments are ready for show; maintaining work areas and office clean and orderly; awareness of curb appeal of the community.
• Thorough knowledge of lease terms, specifications and all community policies.
• Knowledgeable of required telephone and sales techniques.
• Knowledge of Fair Housing Standards.
• Thorough knowledge of leasing techniques and sales methods as outlined in the Leasing & Marketing Manual; fully informed of current rental rates, sizes, locations and all amenities of the community.
• Assist the team with clerical tasks including filing, data entry, and document preparation.
• Maintain contact with all apartment locator services and local businesses to provide informational material; update periodically.
• Responsible for “shopping” competitive properties.
• Develop full knowledge of application information required, screening processes and policies regarding rentals.
• Develop and maintain an ongoing resident retention program under direction of Community Manager.
• Responsible for proper maintenance of all resident and community files.
• Responsible for maintaining market surveys on a monthly basis.
• Help with rent collection, and follow up on delinquent accounts.
• Efficient and timely processing of all required administrative forms, reports and related information.
• Responsible for reporting unusual or extraordinary circumstances regarding the community or residents.
• Courteous, efficient handling of resident requests and complaints.
• Responsible for maintaining a professional appearance and behavior at all times.
• Responsible for seeking educational opportunities and self‑improvement for personal growth and development.

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or team members of organization.

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages.

Highly preferred experience with HUD & LIHTC. Fair Housing must be completed within 1 day of hire. Preventing Sexual Harassment, Workplace Harassment and Drug Free Workplace courses must be completed within 7 days of hire.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uncomplicated written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

The Certified Apartment Manager (CAM) or Resident Apartment Manager (RAM) designations are highly recommended for this position. Fair Housing Certification is required within 14 days of hire.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear.

The team member frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms. The team member is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The team member must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision,…