Leasing Professional

Why Southern Land? Our full-service company is comprised of planning, architecture, design, construction, marketing, and resident experience professionals—all in-house and working together every day to envision and create uniquely beautiful places.

About the role

Southern Land Company, a national real estate development and construction firm, is seeking a full-time Leasing Professional to join our dynamic team in Fort Worth, TX. Deco is offering an exciting opportunity for an individual who is passionate about providing world-class apartment leasing and customer service. The successful candidate must possess excellent organizational and communication skills with a flawless attention to detail and a demonstrated ability to work independently.

Deco, located at E 9th and Calhoun Street, is a twenty-seven-story building that marks the debut of high-rise multifamily living in downtown Fort Worth. Spanning over 300,000 square feet, it offers 302 rental residences with one, two, and three-bedroom options, along with penthouses. The building boasts eight floors of above-grade parking and an array of resort-inspired amenities, including a multi-story amenities deck with unobstructed views, nouveau sky lounge, 24th floor sun-facing pool with heated spa, poolside bar and lounge, an athletic studio, and many more.

Responsibilities

• Greet future residents, determine needs and preferences, and professionally present property and specific apartments while providing features and benefits.
• Complete all reporting requirements to include but not limited to outreach marketing, traffic reports, daily checklists and maintaining Customer Relationship Management System (CRM) and the Property Management System (PMS).
• Assist in resident retention program, resident appreciation days and special functions as requested. Functions will require your participation at least one event per month after hours.
• Enter all information into CRM, including prospect phone calls, visits, applicants, residents, resident communication, demographics, wants and needs, apartments shown and all activity that applies to the community.
• Correctly process all lease applications, collect proof of income, gain management approval, and notify prospective residents of results within 24-72 hours. Schedule pre-signing of lease within 72 hours after approval notification. Schedule move-in appointments and freight elevator. Type miscellaneous resident communication as needed.
• Assist with monthly advertising review updates and advertising binder maintenance.
• Conduct all business in accordance with company policies and procedures, Fair Housing, Americans with Disabilities Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other laws pertaining to apartment communities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Prior sales, customer service, or leasing experience
• Fair Housing Training

Skills

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Ability to keep sensitive information highly confidential.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong and pleasant telephone and interpersonal skills, and the ability to deal professionally with clients, vendors, and co-workers on the phone and in person.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, ability to take initiative, use good judgment, demonstrate a strong sense of urgency and attention to detail, and carry multiple projects through to completion.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize work and ask for further clarification when necessary.
• Ability to work under pressure with tight time constraints, as well as the ability to deal with frequent interruptions, unresolved situations, frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Preferred Qualifications

• College degree preferred
• Experience with YARDI a plus

Pay

The pay rate for this position ranges up to $25/hour + commissions.

Benefits

• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• 401k with a strong match
• Paid time off

About Us

Southern Land Company believes that community is the heart of every successful development project. With that as our starting point, we create residential developments around the country that provide a generous, comfortable lifestyle to those that call them home. In support of our single-family and multifamily projects, we also undertake key retail, office, and recreation developments to craft convenient, complete communities. We believe in big ideas and paying attention to every detail required to realize them.

• A strong brand recognized for quality, performance, and artistry
• Guiding principles of creativity and innovation
• An open mind for new ideas and creative methods