Leasing Specialist / Agent

About the role

Connect People to Homes. Build Community with Purpose.

At Conifer Realty, being a Leasing Specialist means helping individuals and families find a place they’re proud to call home. You’ll play a vital role in keeping our affordable housing communities welcoming and full, supporting residents, maintaining compliance, and providing exceptional customer service every step of the way.

Responsibilities

• Champion great first impressions – greet prospective residents, conduct tours, and highlight the features that make Conifer communities special.
• Drive occupancy – market available units, respond to inquiries, and manage leasing applications and renewals.
• Ensure compliance – process applications and recertifications accurately under LIHTC, HUD, or other affordable housing programs.
• Deliver exceptional service – assist residents with rent collection, service requests, and community communications.
• Support teamwork – collaborate with maintenance and office staff to maintain high standards for property appearance and safety.
• Stay organized – manage reports, filing, and data entry to keep operations running smoothly.

Requirements

• 2+ years of apartment leasing experience preferred.
• 1 year experience with affordable housing programs (LIHTC, HUD-Section 8, HOME, RD) required.
• Familiarity with Fair Housing and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in Yardi or similar property management software.
• Strong communication, customer service, and organizational skills.
• Basic math and data-entry abilities for rent collection and recordkeeping.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) skills are a plus.
• High school diploma or GED required; COS or TCS certification desired or willingness to obtain.