Part Time Leasing Specialist Internship

Primary Responsibilities

• Successful completion of lease up of the community within deadlines
• Preserves and respects confidentiality of resident and applicant information.
• Works patiently, professionally, and cooperatively with prospective residents and staff to market apartments to applicants.
• Manages prospects from initial outreach (show/tour) to start of the application process.
• Provides assistance to applicants through the application process.
• Completes all showings (virtually & in-person) for qualifying applicants.
• Responsible for updating and managing the virtual tour catalog.
• Inspects vacant apartments ahead of scheduled move-ins or apartment tours. Completes minor cleaning of the unit, as needed (dusting, walk throughs, etc.).
• Conducts new resident orientations and assigns keys following the application approval.
• Should understand market trends and present innovative marketing ideas, feedback, and recommendations.
• Attends weekly leasing meetings.
• Completes assigned Grace Hill courses.
• Answers phone calls from prospective residents, completes guest card info in computer software, schedules apartment showings, and follows up post visit.
• Manage the prospect pipeline.
• Completes follow-up calls on outstanding applications.
• Special projects and other duties/responsibilities as maybe determined or assigned.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Excel.
• Must be highly motivated and able to work independently.
• Ability to handle pressure due to complexity and time-sensitivity of tasks.
• Possess excellent organizational and proofreading skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Friendly, energetic with strong interpersonal skills.
• Proven phone and in-person sales skills.
• Ability to be an active team member within the company.
• Ability to preserve and respect resident and applicant confidentiality.
• Professional demeanor and appearance to properly represent property portfolio.
• Valid driver’s license required and current automobile insurance.