Apartment Leasing Consultant

Position Overview

The primary responsibility of the Leasing Consultant position is to lease apartments to prospective residents by effectively demonstrating value in the features and amenities of the community and specific floor plan styles. In this role, the individual should maintain a positive rapport with future residents and provide a high level of detailed follow‑up with prospects. The associate should display a proactive, positive attitude and be willing to assist in all aspects of leasing, marketing, and customer service.

Carlton Arms of Ocala - Ocala, FL

Bi‑lingual (English/Spanish)
Required

Reports to:

Executive Director

FLSA Status:
Full‑Time, Non‑Exempt

The primary responsibility of the Leasing Consultant position is to lease apartments to prospective residents by effectively demonstrating value in the features and amenities of the community and specific floor plan styles. In this role, the individual should maintain a positive rapport with future residents and provide a high level of detailed follow‑up with prospects. The associate should display a proactive, positive attitude and be willing to assist in all aspects of leasing, marketing, and customer service.

• Becomes an expert on the features and amenities of the community as well as specific floor plan styles. Comprehends how these compare to local market competitors and displays sound and equitable information to all prospects throughout the rental process.
• Demonstrates a sense of urgency with prospective and current residents in answering phone calls, responding to emails, and following up on inquiries and/or addressing concerns.
• Conducts timely follow‑up on leads for new leasing opportunities and overcomes prospect objections.
• Establishes timely and accurate record keeping while maintaining prospect information and preparing the rental application and review of qualifying documents.
• Presents the community, model apartments, and amenities to prospective residents in a professional and knowledgeable manner throughout the tour process.
• Displays excellent customer service by assisting residents in a courteous and efficient manner; playing a vital role in ensuring overall resident satisfaction and retention.
• Monitors and maintains future resident list applicants and notifies applicants of future availability in a timely fashion.
• Promptly notes changes in availability of apartments and expeditiously processes applicants from the future resident list to fill vacant apartments.
• Evaluates applicant qualification documents and prepares lease documents for approval and execution by Leasing Manager and/or Executive Director.
• Calculates rent pro‑rations, security deposits, and other move‑in costs as well as effectively communicates on‑going rental charges to future or current residents.
• Exhibits proficiency in understanding tenant/landlord regulations along with lease documents. Further demonstrates knowledge of lease guidelines and rules when communicating to future and current residents.
• Ensures the leasing office, models, vacant apartments and common areas are in proper tour condition and personally inspects areas before tours or move‑in, reporting deficiencies to Leasing Manager and/or Executive Director.
• Interacts amicably with prospects, applicants, and residents with a "service-minded" attitude and addresses any needs and concerns regarding the leasing process and resident services.
• Uses discretion and maintains confidentiality of co‑workers, management, owners, past and current residents, and vendors.
• Adheres to established regulations related to the Fair Housing Act.
• Maintains consistent and timely attendance, sets an example for their…