Leasing Assistant

Job Description

Overview

Prime Companies is seeking the right candidate to join our Property Management team. We are looking for a customer-service oriented, full-time Leasing Assistant working at one or more assigned luxury apartment communities.

Responsibilities

• Show and lease apartment homes to prospective residents, supporting the property's marketing plan.
• Provide high quality customer service to residents and prospective tenants.
• Assist with all activities related to apartment home rentals, including move‑ins and lease renewals, for prospective and current residents.
• Maintain accurate and in‑depth knowledge of all aspects of the community, including rent and pricing information, vacancies, apartment availability, lease expirations, square footage, etc.
• Assist Property Manager in establishing and attaining daily leasing and renewal goals.
• Show model and vacant units to prospects.
• Monitor all vacancies and Total‑To‑Lease to proactively address future occupancy requirements.
• Fill out Yardi guest cards with correct information for all prospective tenants and follow up according to company policy.
• Follow all company policy and procedures applicable to leasing functions.

• Assist in overall marketing efforts and offer input and suggestions for promotions, advertisements, etc.; perform offsite marketing when required.
• Monitor community advertisements and responses; maintain ad book.
• Ensure accurate completion of the monthly competitive survey reports and analyze multi‑family real estate market trends and conditions in the area.
• Ensure leasing office, model, property appearance, and curb appeal are acceptable and apartments are ready to show to prospective residents.

• Maintain open communications with Property Manager, Maintenance Supervisor, and staff.
• Understand and comply with Fair Housing laws and standards; represent the company professionally at all times as per the leasing manual.

• Enter information accurately into Yardi.
• Prepare, assist, and oversee accuracy of all leasing paperwork, including new lease paperwork and required weekly marketing reports.
• Maintain current resident files; assist manager in implementing residential retention and renewal programs.
• Conduct mini‑audits to ensure current/accurate resident files are being maintained.

• Participate in training seminars as requested.
• Become active in the local business community and develop rapport with the residential community.
• Accompany residents or prospective residents on tours of property grounds and vacant units, either by motorized vehicle or walking; run errands as necessary; attend and assist with resident social functions and activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualified candidates will have 1 – 2 years of sales experience in retail, hospitality or multi‑family environment. Yardi experience preferred.

Prime Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.