Leasing Specialist - Lease

SOUTHHAMTON MANAGEMENT, INC.

JOB DESCRIPTION

To market multi-family residential apartments to prospects, locators, real estate agents and corporate businesses with the purpose of attracting residents to the community.

• Lease of all vacants and upcoming vacant units.
• Accurately prepare all leasing paperwork including but not limited to:
  • Resident Processing Checklist
  • Lease Contract and Security Addendum
  • Application for Residency
  • Move-in Condition Form
  • Pet addendum (if applicable)
  • All other lease addendum required by the property
  • Collection of security deposit
  • Monthly market surveys
• Assist in preparing accurate Weekly Activity and Traffic Reports.
• Report to the Property Manager all extraordinary situations and occurrences related to leasing or resident retention, that could positively or adversely affect the community.
• Inspect the common areas and models before 9:00 am each day.
• Qualify each prospect in accordance with Company standards.
• Utilize the Guest Cards to follow-up with each prospective resident who contacts the community. Follow-up with a thank you letter and phone calls.
• Obtain closing ratio of a minimum of 33% unless employed in the townhouse properties which must obtain 25%.
• Secure lease renewals. All prospective renewals should be contacted 45 days prior to the lease expiration.
• Be aware of all competition. Maintain local product knowledge along with monthly market surveys.
• Actively participate in all functions sponsored by the property.
• Actively participate in HAA seminars as well as continuing education when deemed necessary.
• Accept resident request and issue work orders.
• Adhere to all Fair Housing Regulations and TAA Red Book laws.
• Verify application information by thoroughly running Credit, RCR, Employment, Rental and Conviction History.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED. Some college preferred.
• Two years apartment leasing experience.
• Strong attention to detail and sales ability a must.
• Demonstrated ability to be persistent and control a tour.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and decision making ability.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. Experience with Entrata preferred.

• Ability to lift 25-30 pounds.
• Ability to do extensive walking conducting tours and inspecting the property.
• Ability to withstand extreme climate temperatures for long periods of time.
• Ability to climb stairs.

• Reliable Transportation.
• Active driver's license.