Leasing Consultant

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Markets, shows and leases apartments to prospective tenants. Responds to all applicants and residents in a courteous and prompt manner regarding leasing, marketing, and resident relations.

• Maintains an accurate updated inventory of apartments available to rent, a list of prospective residents and current information concerning renewals.
• Establishes rapport with each prospective resident, determines his/her needs and desires and presents the community in a manner that addresses those needs and desires.
• Schedules appointments for showing market‑ready apartments, overcomes objections, obtains commitment to lease and follows up on undecided prospects.
• Verifies rental applications for accuracy and completeness per company and housing regulations.
• Prepares move‑in and welcome packages.
• Assists in move‑in/move‑out process and ensures apartments to be shown and leased are clean and attractive.
• Assists in the collection of rent and other monies due and processes service requests for maintenance service.
• Assists in preparation of community newsletter.
• Assists Community Manager and/or Assistant Community Manager with their responsibilities and assumes the role during their absence.

• Pre‑qualification of prospective residents.

• Process rental applications, leases and lease renewals.
• Correspondence to residents, prospective residents, etc.
• Monthly newsletter.
• Propose activities or social functions for residents.
• Exceptional cases concerning terms of renewals or lease applications.

• Education/
  
  Experience:
  
  Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two‑year college or technical school; or six months to one year related leasing experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Abilities and Aptitudes:
  Excellent people and communication skills are required. Must be well organized, professional, friendly, enthusiastic and diligent. Poise and positive attitude are essential.
• Specific
  
  Skills:
  
  Knowledge of Word Processing, Spreadsheet and Internet software. Must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision and ability to adjust focus. Must stand, walk, sit and talk or hear while performing duties.