Leasing Specialist New Geneva Pointe - Elk Grove, CA

Avanath is proud to be named one of the top property management companies to provide affordable housing for the workforce. Cultivating the American Dream is the purpose that binds the Avanath team. Every day is an opportunity to make a difference in someone's life, whether it is helping residents call one of our communities home, providing excellence in customer service, or championing our workforce. The Role The Leasing Specialist is responsible for leasing, marketing, and maintaining positive resident relations within the community. Key Responsibilities Greet and qualify all prospects. Record all telephone and in-person visits on guest cards. Inspect models and available “market‑ready” units, communicate related service needs to Community Manager. Apply product knowledge to prospect needs, communicate the features and benefits, and close the sale. Have the prospect complete the application and secure a deposit in accordance with company procedures and Fair Housing requirements. Update availability reports and process applications for approvals. Ensure units are ready for move‑in on the agreed date. Follow up on prospects that did not close and refer them to sister communities if necessary. Secure new resident signatures on appropriate paperwork prior to move‑in and orient new residents to the community. Assist in monitoring renewals; distribute and follow up on renewal notices. Type leases and complete appropriate paperwork, input information into the Yardi System accurately and timely. Maintain current resident files and distribute all community‑issued notices. Maintain accurate monthly commission records for leases and renewals for bonus purposes. Assist the management team with other various tasks as required and consistently implement community policies. Receive all telephone calls and in‑person visits; listen to resident requests, concerns, and comments. Quickly complete maintenance service requests, inform the maintenance team, and follow up on a timely basis if unable to respond immediately to residents. Ensure all maintenance repairs are handled satisfactorily, contact residents with completed service requests daily, and maintain open communication with the Community Manager and Maintenance Supervisor. Contribute to the cleanliness and curb appeal of the community on a continuing basis and assist in planning resident events. Conduct all business in accordance with company policies and procedures, Fair Housing, Americans with Disabilities Act, and all other applicable laws. Qualifications 2+ years of sales and/or customer relations experience. Low‑income housing and tax credit experience highly desired. Bilingual (English & Spanish) highly desired. Thrives in a fast‑paced environment. Flexible schedule that may include evenings and weekends. Solid computer knowledge, Windows (Word, Excel), internet, and e‑mail. Working knowledge of Yardi Voyager Property Management software. Physical Demands & Working Conditions Essential staff: attendance required and adherence to all safety and business protocols. Frequent sitting and walking. Repetitive use of computer, keyboard, mouse, and phone. Reading, comprehending, writing, performing calculations, and verbal communication. May work in an elevated site and walk on uneven ground. Occasional squatting, bending, twisting, pushing, and pulling. Benefits Culture Built on Purpose and Core Values – Commitment to Integrity, Spirit of Caring, and Focus on Continuous Improvement. Comprehensive benefits: health, dental & vision, 401(k), personal time off, paid holidays and more. Growth based on achievement and emphasis on promoting from within. Development opportunities through online training platforms, classes, and one‑on‑one coaching. Compensation Range: $19 – $21 USD. Diversity & Inclusion (EEO Statement) Avanath Capital is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We embrace and encourage employees’ differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio‑economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique. Our organization’s diversity initiatives include recruitment and selection; compensation and benefits; professional development and training; promotions; transfers; and the ongoing development of a work environment built on the premise of gender and diversity equity that encourages and enforces respectful communication, teamwork, work/life balance, and community contribution. 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