Leasing Agent

Real Estate Equities is hiring a Leasing Specialist to join our team at Spring House Neighborhood in Coon Rapids, MN. This role focuses on leasing apartments to maintain competitive occupancy in the marketplace.

Benefits

• Competitive pay: $20.00 – $22.00 per hour + commission and bonus
• Generous time off: 10 paid holidays + 16 PTO days + Sick & Safe Time
• Health & wellness benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan: 401(k) with company match up to 4%
• Company-paid coverage: Life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance
• Career growth: Access to training and development opportunities

Responsibilities

• Meet or exceed budgeted occupancy requirements by creating a positive prospect experience
• Manage Knock leasing platform, follow up with leads, and maintain an engagement score of 85% or higher
• Schedule tours, show apartments, and follow up with prospects
• Respond to leasing inquiries via email
• Process prospect background checks and ensure they meet company screening requirements
• Process paperwork for household eligibility in affordable housing programs
• Handle resident applications and follow up to secure necessary paperwork for leasing or renewals
• Complete monthly pricing analysis of competitive buildings to optimize pricing and promotions
• Provide exceptional customer service and foster good resident relations
• Report issues with vacant apartments that may deter renting
• Guide residents to appropriate staff for issue resolution
• Attend compliance training (in-person, video conference, or vendor-provided)
• Participate in regularly scheduled training and meetings
• Engage in resident activities and outreach programs
• Contribute as a valuable team member
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• 1-3 years of previous leasing or related sales experience preferred
• Yardi and Knock experience preferred
• Previous affordable housing experience with Section 8, Section 42, LIHTC, and Tax Credit preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to multitask under deadlines
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
• Ability to maintain a professional office environment and treat coworkers and residents with respect
• Ability to understand and follow instructions
• Knowledge of Fair Housing Laws and ability to apply them in daily interactions
• Consistently follow, enforce, and support company screening criteria per Fair Housing Laws

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit for long periods at a computer
• Ability to lift up to 10 pounds
• Ability to twist, turn, bend, stoop, and walk up and down stairs as necessary

Pay

$20.00 – $22.00 per hour + commission and bonus