Leasing Agent

About the role

Royal York Property Management is the premier property management and leasing company in Ontario, with an extensive portfolio of over 22,000 properties. The company offers guaranteed rental income to landlords and manages $10.1 billion in real estate assets across 11 locations in Europe and over 40 in North America. As a Leasing Agent, you'll conduct in-person property showings, assist with the leasing process, and balance the needs of property owners and tenants to meet occupancy and rental targets. This role requires excellent communication, a customer-focused approach, and a deep understanding of the local rental market.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-person tours of available properties to potential tenants
• Communicate effectively with prospective tenants, addressing inquiries and concerns promptly
• Follow up on leads for potential tenants
• Collaborate with the property management team to address maintenance issues
• Assist in evaluating the market price for properties that need to be leased
• Meet and exceed rental targets and other key performance indicators
• Maintain a positive atmosphere in the office and represent the company professionally
• Manage and coordinate leasing of properties in coordination with different departments in the company
• Contribute to team efforts by accomplishing related tasks as needed

Requirements

• A valid driver's license and a reliable vehicle
• Exceptional sales skills
• Strong interpersonal skills, professional demeanor, and outgoing personality
• Organizational and time management abilities
• Customer service skills, verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work well in a team
• Real Estate experience is not required
• Must have an iPhone 12 or newer

Benefits

• Full training covering the basics of renting and leasing, company protocols, sales best practices, and other relevant topics (all materials provided)
• Shadowing period following initial training
• Company-provided property owner information and tenant lead generation
• 24/7 access to extensive head office and administrative support, including:
  • Calendar organization and meeting scheduling
  • Professional support staff to handle phone calls and emails
  • Tenant screening and payment processing handled by head office
  • Rental application processing and document collection/submission
• Marketing materials provided by the company (Real Estate signs, lockboxes, business cards, brochures, notepads, and presentation folders)

Pay

You can earn up to 42% commission per deal. Gas expenses are 100% covered by the company.