RESIDENTIAL LEASING CONSULTANT
BPG Real Estate Services, LLC., a rapidly growing company, knows that our success begins and ends with our people. Through the efforts of our associates and guided by our values, we transform the communities we serve, striving to exceed the expectations of our tenants, residents and clients. Formed in 1993, BPG is a privately-held, full-service real estate acquisition, development and management company with offices and properties in Washington DC, Wilmington, DE, Philadelphia, PA, and Baltimore, MD. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, ResideBPG was named a Finalist in the 2021 National Apartment Association (NAA) Best Places to Work awards.
About the role
Responsible for leasing at ResideBPG’s luxury rental communities to ensure profitable occupancy rates to meet leasing goals and provide a high level of service to prospects and residents.
Responsibilities
- Seek out new residents through outreach, direct marketing, cold calling, distributing literature and contacting various organizations within the community.
- Tour/show property to prospective residents. Ensure follow up with all potential leads.
- Lease and pre-lease community and complete all necessary legal paperwork.
- Provide accurate information on the different features of properties.
- Work closely with the Property Manager for target rentals.
- Build relationships by networking with businesses within territory.
- Courteous, efficient handling of resident requests and complaints.
- Stay knowledgeable of competition and the property market status.
- Update all system databases with appropriate information in a timely fashion.
- Understand, interpret, and apply applicable Federal and State Housing Regulations.
- Perform additional tasks as assigned by management.
Requirements
- Must present a professional and positive image at all times.
- Proven record of accomplishment in building business and achieving sales goals.
- Superior communication and organizational skills required.
- Assertive character traits with the ability to close sales.
- Must be willing to work flexible hours/days/holidays/weekends and travel to other company properties.
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and be detail-oriented with procedures and paperwork.
- Must be able to work well in a team environment.
- Strong understanding of property management concepts and issues.
Qualifications
- A high school diploma required; some college experience preferred.
- 1-3 years of sales and/or leasing experience. Customer service experience a plus.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products; MRI software experience a plus.
Physical Requirements
- Requires prolonged sitting.
- Requires frequent operation of office equipment such as a computer, copy machine, telephone, etc.
- Occasional stretching and/or bending to access file cabinets, office equipment, etc.
- Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of objects weighing up to 10 lbs.