Property Management & Leasing Assistant – Milwaukee​/Kenosha

Property Management & Leasing Assistant – Milwaukee/Kenosha

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Compensation: $45,000 – $65,000 (includes base salary plus commission based on leasing performance)

Location: Milwaukee, WI (travel to Kenosha required)

Type: Full-Time | On-Site/Field-Based

Title: Leasing & Resident Services Coordinator

Enjoy a fast paced career in real estate with a firm that has been named one of the "Top Workplaces". We are diverse, inclusive, hardworking and share a commitment to excellence.

We take pride in our work and we're seeking like-minded, self starters to positively contribute to our team atmosphere as we continue to expand in Wisconsin.

We are seeking a highly responsive, detail-driven Leasing & Resident Services Coordinator to support our expanding Wisconsin portfolio across Milwaukee and Kenosha. This role is heavily leasing-focused—driving occupancy, maximizing rent potential, and delivering an exceptional prospective resident experience—while also supporting day-to-day field operations at scattered-site properties. The position will be under the mentorship of the company founder, a highly successful industry leader in Real Estate.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, communicates quickly and professionally, and is comfortable working both independently in the field and collaboratively with the central operations team.

• Create, update, and optimize rental listings across major advertising platforms.
• Perform weekly market rent evaluations and make pricing/marketing recommendations.
• Provide weekly leasing activity reports
  , including lead volume, showing activity, and conversion metrics.
• Conduct on-site and virtual showings across Milwaukee and Kenosha.
• Maintain hyper-responsive lead follow-up
  , ensuring same-day communication with prospective tenants.
• Manage the full leasing pipeline in App Folio (or similar), including screening follow-up, submitting application packages to the operations team and executing application status updates.
• Coordinate professional photos, signage, and listing readiness for each vacancy.
• Oversee lease execution process
  , ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely document completion.
• Communicate with existing residents to provide lawful notice of showings for occupied units.
• Unit readiness verifications prior to showings (heat on, electric on, cleanliness, access).

• Perform light common-area and exterior walkthrough inspections when on-site for showings.
• Conduct pre-move-out walkthroughs and communicate turnover needs to the operations team.
• Complete move-in quality checks and confirm readiness before resident arrival.
• Oversee move-in communication
  , ensuring residents receive instructions, contacts, and expectations.
• Complete new resident check-ins (phone/email) within the first 7 days of occupancy to ensure satisfaction and identify early issues.
• Support general field tasks as needed across the Wisconsin portfolio.
• Assist with resident events to foster a sense of community within the building.
• Contribute to process enhancements to further refine the resident experience.

• 1–3 years of experience in leasing or property management related role.
• Strong understanding of residential leasing process; scattered-site experience preferred.
• Must be highly responsive
  , organized, and comfortable managing a high volume of leads.
• Reliable transportation; ability to travel regularly between Milwaukee and Kenosha.
• Proficiency with App Folio, Yardi, or similar property management software (preferred).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; professionalism in all client and resident interactions.
• Responsiveness & Follow-Through: Rapid communication with applicants, residents, and team members.
• Field Readiness: Comfortable conducting showings, inspections, and in-unit walkthroughs.
• Market Awareness: Ability to evaluate comps and recommend pricing adjustments.
• Service-Oriented Mindset: Friendly, clear communication with prospects and residents. Strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships with residents, team members…