Leasing Consultant-Florida Station

Summary Of Position

The Leasing Consultant will assist Community Managers with leasing and occupancy at all properties as well as assist with marketing efforts.

Essential Job Functions

• Aid Community Manager with the following tasks:
  • Entering and closing work orders
  • First point of contact for all prospects and residents
  • Check vacant units to ensure readiness for tours
  • Upkeep in the model unit as well as the pathway to the model unit
• Responsible for Resident Management:
  • Strive to achieve 95% or higher collected occupancy rate
  • Renew 100% of all Resident leases at or close to market and 30 days prior to expiration
  • Use budgeted rent schedule or approved prices from Management Company
  • Perform duty of showing, accepting application and completing the lease process for current and future available units
  • Ensure all applications are completed accurately and processed according to the guidelines in the section Applications/Leases/Move-ins
  • Submit all lease and applications to Property Manager immediately upon completion with appropriate deposit dollars
  • Ensure all leases are signed and money paid prior to issuance of property keys and access codes
  • Complete resident move-in and move-out checklists with residents
  • Deliver completed lease to Management Company within 24 hours of resident move-in
  • Complete the vacate settlement statement and return it and all lease copies to the office within one week
  • Complete weekly activity summary and time log and submit as required each week to the Management Company office
  • Maintain confidentiality on all matters pertaining to the property, ownership and residents
  • Conduct all business in accordance with the company policies and procedures, Fair Housing, ADA, Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other federal, state and local laws pertaining to multi-family housing
  • Ensure clean move-ins, complete unit inspections and place move-in gifts as appropriate
• Marketing Responsibilities:
  • Study the surrounding market, noting trends and opportunities with respect to such items as utilities, parking, value-added services and community needs
  • Complete property surveys of neighboring properties focusing on amenities, rents, concessions, and property curb appeal
  • Conduct Open Houses and participate in other special events as requested by Corporate Managers
  • Distribute all resident communication when asked (newsletters, notices, etc)
  • Design and recommend to Management Company resident retention and incentive programs
  • Implement these programs after approval
  • Post vacant apartments on Craigslist and other suitable and approved marketing venues as defined by Management Company
  • Assist with coordinating resident appreciation events

Qualifications

• REQUIRED SKILLS / ABILITIES:
  • Superior organization and communication skills
  • Ability to provide courteous and professional service to residents, property managers and supervisors
  • Ability to maintain courteous and professional relations with vendors and other service providers
  • Must be honest in time reporting
  • Reliability is a must
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
  • Valid driver's license may be required
• EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
  • No educational degree required
  • At least one year of experience preferred