Leasing Consultant - Tax Credit
Gates Hudson · Reston, VA · 1 mo ago
SalesFull-time
About the role
Gates Hudson, a full-service property management company, is seeking a Leasing Consultant to join one of our residential communities. This role is ideal for someone who is customer-focused, detail-oriented, and energized by sales and relationship-building. If you enjoy helping people find their next home while contributing to a high-performing onsite team, we encourage you to apply.
Responsibilities
- Leasing & Sales: Greet and tour prospective residents, qualify needs, and professionally present the community and available apartments; highlight apartment features, amenities, and benefits to support leasing goals; proactively manage leads, document tours, and complete leasing paperwork accurately and timely; review notices to vacate and make every reasonable effort to retain residents.
- Customer Service & Resident Relations: Answer incoming phone calls and in-person inquiries from prospects and residents; address resident questions, concerns, and service requests in a timely and professional manner; follow up with residents on completed maintenance requests to ensure satisfaction; maintain a positive, service-oriented attitude and promote goodwill among residents, coworkers, vendors, and contractors.
- Property Presentation & Operations: Ensure the leasing office, tour routes, common areas, amenities, and model units are clean, organized, and tour-ready; walk vacant and rent-ready units to confirm availability and presentation standards; conduct move-in and move-out inspections with residents; consistently implement and uphold community policies and procedures.
- Marketing & Community Engagement: Stay informed on local market conditions and trends; share ideas with the Property Manager to improve marketing efforts and resident satisfaction; assist with planning and hosting resident events as directed.
Schedule
Weekend availability is required, as most prospect tours occur on weekends.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to build rapport quickly with prospects and residents
- Strong customer service mindset with attention to detail
Qualifications
- Bilingual in Spanish (strongly preferred)
- Two or more years of leasing experience
- Previous customer service, sales, or hospitality experience
- Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and able to work effectively in a team environment