Leasing Consultant

Responsibilities

• Effectively utilize sales skills to achieve and maintain optimum occupancy via leasing of units and renewal of existing leases.
• Greet all prospects and residents with a smile and professional courtesy, and perform property sales presentations both in person and on the telephone.
• Document telephone and walk-in traffic to monitor marketing efforts, and follow up on all prospective residents.
• Demonstrate knowledge and consistency in high standards of customer relations and services, and maintain maximum active participation in the success of the Resident Renewal program.
• Maintain overall office, model, and show unit appearance, including daily appearance inspections and touch-ups.
• Contribute to all marketing and leasing-related daily, weekly, and monthly reports, be involved in advertising programs and marketing functions, update the market comparable survey and The Ad Book, and prepare a monthly community newsletter for submission to and approval by the property manager.
• Maintain market involvement on an ongoing basis using internal market research reports, leasing procedures and tools through continuing education or internal training.
• Take service requests and maintain general knowledge of maintenance procedures.
• Assist in inspection of ready units, work overtime including weekends, be flexible in cross-training, assist in all areas of APG's property operations, and perform any duties as requested by Management.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be people-oriented, self-motivated, exhibit a positive personality, and be sales-motivated.
• Previous experience in a service/sales-related industry is preferred.
• Must have detailed knowledge of local, state, and federal laws governing tenant/landlord relations and market product knowledge.