Leasing Consultant

Annandale, VA – Affordable-housing community; all tenants must meet income requirements.

About the role

The Leasing Consultant handles every step of the leasing cycle in an affordable-housing setting governed by fair-housing regulations.

Responsibilities

• Greet prospective residents, follow up with prospects, conduct community tours, process applications, prepare leases, and close sales
• Provide superior customer service and update unit availability/waitlist
• Understand and communicate community amenities, rents, specials, and competitor offerings
• Conduct off-site marketing and assist in preparing marketing surveys
• Screen incoming residents by objective qualification standards
• Maintain an acceptable leasing closing ratio and record daily traffic in activity reports
• Assist with resident programs, retention, and coordination of resident functions
• Process resident recertifications
• Perform other duties assigned by the Assistant Manager or Community Manager

Requirements

• Prior leasing, customer service, or sales experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail and ability to work independently
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, One-Site Property Management Software, and the Internet
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Basic math skills
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred but not required

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Prescription drug program
• Paid vacation, holidays, and personal/sick leave
• Company-paid life insurance and AD&D insurance
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability
• Supplemental life insurance for employee and dependents
• Educational assistance and financial planning
• Retirement savings plan with company matching
• Company outings and events

Pay

Non-exempt position with an anticipated hourly range of $21–$25, depending on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors. Eligible for overtime for hours worked over 40 per week and may receive discretionary or performance-based bonuses.

Schedule

Full-time (30+ hours/week) with 2 weeks paid vacation, 3 weeks sick and related leave, and 11 paid holidays.