Leasing Consultant - Lease Up Part Time

About the role

A Leasing Consultant's primary role is to attract and screen potential tenants, provide information about available properties, negotiate lease terms, and ensure a smooth leasing process. You will be responsible for leasing properties to prospective tenants, ensuring high occupancy rates, and maintaining positive relationships with current residents.

Responsibilities

• Stay informed about local rental market trends, competitor activities, and industry regulations.
• Participate in property marketing events, outreach programs, and promotional activities to maximize property visibility.
• Manage all aspects of the leasing process, including leasing apartments to qualified prospects, preparing lease paperwork, and assisting future residents to ensure a smooth move-in.
• Respond to in-person, phone, and email inquiries; provide leasing information and make appointments.
• Assist with completing weekly, monthly, and special reports.
• Determine resident needs and respond promptly to any resident needs or concerns.
• Effectively and accurately explain all lease and community policies to new and current residents.
• Plan, organize, and conduct resident functions as needed and as directed by the Property Manager.
• Uphold ethical standards, fair housing regulations, and company policies in all leasing activities.
• Work at least one to two weekends in a month.

Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License.
• 1+ year of sales or leasing experience strongly preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Demonstrate strong negotiating and sales abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and multitasking skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and other Microsoft Office products.
• Knowledge of Internet, Email, and social media as it pertains to marketing of community.
• Knowledge of property management software, such as Onesite, Yardi, RealPage, Knock, RentCafe, Resman, etc.
• Knowledge of business practices and principles.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and tasks.
• Ability to cope with stress in a composed manner.
• Ability to respect and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
• Flexible to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Housing discounts.
• Vacation and paid holidays.
• Exceptional 401k plan with employer match.