Leasing Consultant

Leasing Consultant With LIHTC

Job type: Full-time

Reports to: Property Manager LIHTC

Education level: High school diploma or equivalent LIHTC certified

Position overview: As a Leasing Consultant with LIHTC, you will be responsible for interviewing prospective residents with the purpose of determining resident needs and qualifications for renting in the community.

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Answer the phone; maintain organized and proper filing systems, etc.
• Perform all sales and leasing activities.
• Prepare lease paperwork.
• Tour the community & vacant apartment homes, knowledge of community floor plans.
• Run daily reports as needed.
• Conduct property tours and follow up with all prospects in a timely manner in accordance with company policy.
• Responsible for marketing, leasing and maintaining positive resident relations.
• Prepare application packets and maintain an adequate on-hand supply.
• Provide accurate information on the different features of properties.
• Ensure renewal process is completed according to company policy.
• Maintain a professional, courteous manner with all residents, vendors, contractors and fellow employees.
• Responsible for maintaining and updating Leasing and Property Information Handbook and Advertising Log Book.
• Explain lease and all appropriate addenda to new resident.
• Distribute newsletters, flyers and resident notices.

Skills and qualification:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Stellar track record of tax credit leasing experience.
• Working knowledge of; Microsoft Office Suite, Property Management software (i.e. One-Site, Real Page).
• Proficiency in using the internet for marketing, including Craig's List, Google and other search engines.
• Enthusiastic and professional customer service.
• Fully informed of current rental rates, sizes, locations and all amenities of property.
• Ability to read and interpret policies and guidelines in order to make sound decisions.
• Knowledge of mathematics sufficient to perform calculations required for summarizing rent collections, making deposits, and for rent adjustments.

Experience:

• At least 6 months affordable multifamily industry experience is a must.
• Previous tax-credit experience - PLUS.

Compensation and benefits: Basic salary with a transparent commission structure.

Terms and conditions:

• The working language is English.
• This position involves some travelling.
• Solid understanding of anti-discrimination housing laws.
• We are an equal opportunity employer. We take pride in diversity.