Leasing Consultant

# Leasing Consultant Colony of Humble - Humble, TX 77338## Overview Salary Range $16.50 - $17.00 Hourly Position Type Full Time Category Admin  - Clerical## Description The Leasing Consultant reports directly to the Community Manager.  The Leasing Consultant successfully leases and takes an active role in marketing the property and the generation of traffic.
** RESPONSIBILITIES
* ** Show rent ready apartments.
* Meet with prospective applicants.
* Effectively qualify prospective residents and verifying applications.
* Prepare lease documents and related paperwork.
* Take a proactive role in shopping the competition and marketing.
* Work closely with the Community Manager and Assistant Manager to facilitate leasing.
* Be aware of and relay information regarding the property’s general appearance and condition.
* Prepare and maintain complete resident files.
* Ensure that all applications are completed in their entirety and in a timely manner.
* Ensure that the leasing area is clean at all times.
* Record all paperwork accurately.
* Address resident concerns so that they are handled quickly and efficiently with established procedures.
* Assist in collection of rents and preparation of receipts.
* Assist in ensuring the deposits are made on a timely fashion and the documentation is carefully made.
* Record traffic in software program on a daily basis.
* Follow up with Guest Cards or a “Thank You” response within twenty-four (24) hours of the visit with the prospect.
* Ability to assist the Community Manager and Assistant Manager in the performance of their duties.
* Be able to Maintain work pace appropriate to given work load
* Organized and proficient at time management.
* Ability to work with and understand persons of all ethnic and family backgrounds.
* Perform complex or varied tasks
* Other duties as requested.
* Must attend Company sponsored events that relate to the development of the team, which, from time to time, may include overnight stays at locations away from the employee’s home.
* Encouraged to take company sponsored Tax Credit Specialist (TCS) certification class for professional development.
** EXPERIENCE
* ** Minimum one year in a customer service related field.
* Must have basic math skills.
* High School education or equivalent is needed with proficiency in both verbal and written communication skills.
* Proficient in English language in verbal and written communication.
* Relate to others beyond giving and receiving instructions.
* Working knowledge of Microsoft Office;
Word, Outlook and Excel.
* Working knowledge of general office equipment.
** PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT
*** Operate computer and office equipment.
* Work is primarily sedentary in nature.
** FLSA
* ** Non-Exempt
#J-18808-Ljbffr