Position: Leasing Consultant FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Reports to: Property Manager
General Purpose
The Leasing Consultant provides information, onsite tours of the community, with the intent to lease apartments to prospective residents; provides customer service to existing residents to make a positive impact for the property.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
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Actively participate in leasing and marketing of the community to maximize occupancy.
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Stand to meet and greet clients, prospects, and residents in a friendly and welcoming manner, always conforming to Fair Housing regulations.
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Maintain the highest level of customer service and online presence to obtain satisfactory scores on surveys/reviews from residents and prospects.
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Answer lease related questions in-person, over the phone or electronically. Involve Property Manager or Assistant Manager as needed.
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Tour community, amenities and vacant apartments with prospects and have current knowledge of apartment specifications, vacancies, notices, and rental rates.
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Advance preparation for new resident’s move-in by completing the Lease File Checklist prior to move in date by inspecting the unit, making sure the lease paperwork and keys are ready.
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Utilize the lead management system, record all activity and accomplish daily follow up with all prospective residents in accordance with the policy of the property.
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Inspect the model apartments and target apartments and tour path to ensure they are ready to show and make a good first impression to the potential residents.
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Review current rental rates, apartment sizes, availability, and the amenities of property, and understand and utilizes Revenue Management System (if applicable).
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Responsible for having a thorough knowledge of the surrounding area, comparable communities in the area, schools, shopping, bus lines, and be able to convert the knowledge into a selling benefit for the property.
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Shop competitive properties in person and over the phone, and understand their pricing, fees, concessions, and amenities.
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Develop full knowledge of application information required, understand the screening process and be familiar with the resident selection criteria.
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Understand and maintain an on-going resident retention program under the direction of the Property Manager.
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Maintain knowledge of current market conditions, as it pertains to your competition.
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Send renewal letters to residents and track the number of renewals.
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Courteously process resident communications including service requests, entering the request into Yardi and communicating the request to the Service Team.
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Accurately complete lease forms and collect rental deposits.
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Responsible for maintaining and updating Leasing Binder.
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Responsible for uploading all resident and property files to Yardi in accordance with the Resident File Policy in the Operations Manual.
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Clear and organize the desk and office areas to present a professional and pleasant “curb appeal” of the property.
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Efficient and timely processing of all required administrative forms, reports and related information.
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Attendance is imperative and this position will be required to maintain onsite hours.
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Other duties as assigned.
Job Qualifications
Knowledge:
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Knowledge of web platforms for virtual tours (i.e., Zoom)
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Competence in personal computer skills, Microsoft Office, (including Word, Excel, and Outlook).
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Yardi/Entrada experience is a plus.
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Basic math skills required.
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Learn and display knowledge of lease terms, unit specifications and all community policies.
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Achieve Fair Housing certification (within 3 days) prior to interaction with prospects and residents.
Skills:
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Strong oral and written communication skills
Ability:
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Maintain a positive attitude, professional appearance, and courteous disposition always.
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Demonstrate ability to apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, collect pertinent data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and initiate appropriate course of action.
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Ability to learn new software.
Experience:
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1-2 years sales and customer service experience.
Education:
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High School diploma or equivalent
Working Conditions
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Continually need to maintain interpersonal communications.
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Continually need to interact with customers.
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Continually need to comprehend and follow established instructions.
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Rare to occasional ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds.
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Occasional to constant sitting.
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Frequent to constant walking.
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Occasional to frequent climbing stairs.
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Rare to occasional simple grasping
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Occasional twisting of the neck and waist.
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Occasional reaching at or below the shoulder level.
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Frequent usage of verbal communication equipment.
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Rare to occasional squatting/bending/stooping.
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Occasional to Constant Repetitive Fine Manipulation.