Leasing Consultant

Avenue5 Residential is a people-focused property management company where your ideas, development, and experience are valued. We empower our associates to deliver exceptional service to residents, properties, and clients.

About the role

We’re looking for a talented Leasing Consultant to coordinate all activities related to apartment rentals, move-ins, move-outs, and lease renewals. You will interact directly with prospective and current residents to achieve maximum occupancy, ensure resident retention, and promote client satisfaction.

• Focus on the needs of others by listening, understanding, and showing empathy and respect.
• Provide excellent customer service to prospective and current residents, promoting a quality living experience.
• Generate and handle traffic, qualify prospective residents, lease apartments, prepare lease documentation, and complete move-in paperwork.
• Maintain model apartments in touring condition and orient prospective and current residents to the property.
• Process renewal paperwork and ensure documentation is delivered to current residents monthly.
• Maintain accurate records of traffic activity in the computer system.
• Follow up with prospective residents via phone, mail, or email and convert phone traffic into scheduled property tours.
• Inspect apartments prior to move-ins and coordinate move-in/out needs with the maintenance team.
• Create and maintain confidential resident files, reviewing move-in paperwork with new residents.
• Complete weekly leasing reports accurately and on time.
• Perform daily open and close procedures.
• Assist with ongoing resident relations, ensuring requests are responded to promptly and accurately.
• Shop competitive properties and inspect buildings and grounds for safety and cleanliness.
• Alert maintenance to needed repairs and assist with processing work order requests.
• Provide clerical support such as answering phone calls, filing, and processing property invoices.
• Assist with planning and implementing resident activities to increase retention.
• Comply with all company policies, safety rules, and applicable laws.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma is required.
• Minimum of one year of previous sales experience is preferred.
• One year of previous residential leasing experience is preferred.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Prior experience in Yardi Voyager or another equivalent system is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Strong communication skills to interact effectively with all levels of management.
• Sensitivity to confidential matters.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to relay technical concerns with adequate detail, quickly and accurately.
• Capability to read, write, comprehend, and converse in English.
• Ability to use general office equipment (telephone, fax, printer, copier, key track system).
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to handle and defuse situations involving angry or difficult people.
• Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and current auto insurance required.
• Must comply with all safety requirements.
• Required to complete and pass Avenue5 Fair Housing, Diversity, and Inclusion Training within the first 30 days of employment.

Benefits

We take a holistic approach to support your well-being, both inside and outside of work.

• Physical wellness: Medical, dental, vision, and mental health coverage options.
• Financial wellness: Competitive pay plus basic life insurance and matching 401(k) contributions.
• Mental and emotional wellness: Generous time-off plan including 10 paid holidays, a community service day, and your birthday.
• Perks and more: Mentoring, professional development, discounts, tuition reimbursement, and a robust recognition program.

Pay

$20 to $22 per hour.

About Us

Avenue5 Residential is recognized for its award-winning culture:

• Top 15 national finalist on the Best Places to Work Multifamily™
• Certified as a Great Place to Work® since 2017
• Listed as one of the Best Workplaces in Real Estate™
• Ranked second on the 100 fastest-growing private companies in Washington by The Puget Sound Business Journal
• Ranked 6 on the 2026 National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC) Top 50 Managers List

Our core beliefs:

• Put people and partnerships first
• Empower associates
• Focus on solutions
• Champion ideas that accelerate success
• Deliver proof over promises