Leasing Specialist

Leasing SpecialistNALS Apartment Homes believes that an apartment is not simply a place to live, but a place to call home. We embrace opportunities for personal and professional growth, and encourage our employees to share their unique skills, local knowledge, and professional expertise. Our team is the single most important ingredient to our success, and we seek to foster a work environment as welcoming as our apartment communities.We are looking to add a Leasing Specialist to our team at Chandler Park Apartment Homes, located in Houston, TX.Benefits and PerksStarting compensation: $18 an hourLeasing/renewal commission30% rent discount10+ days of paid time off in your first year of employmentComprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance401(k) with generous employer matchEmployee assistance programWellness programEmployee referral programAmazing opportunities for career progressionAlong with tons of other great benefits and amazing perks!Your primary responsibility will be to achieve and maintain optimum occupancy via the leasing of units and renewal of existing leases.What You Will DoLease apartmentsConvert telephone traffic to appointmentsTour community with prospective residentsSend thank-you notes to prospective residentsPre-qualify applicantsReview pending applications to be submitted for approvalNotify applicants on status of applicationMove-in new residents.Review all necessary paperwork with the new residentAccept payment as pre-determined by Assistant ManagerUnderstand and complete all lease paperwork in an accurate and timely manner (including applications and credit checks)Deliver move-in gifts and walk units prior to move-inIssue keysRenew current resident leasesNotify residents regarding lease expiration and determine the length of the new leaseReview new lease terms with residentMove-out vacating residentsComplete all necessary move-out paperwork in an accurate and timely mannerRetrieve all keys, passes, etc. from residentClearly and effectively assist current residents with concerns and needs to minimize resident problems in a professional mannerMaintain positive resident relationsAttend resident functions unless directed otherwise by supervisorOther general office duties such as opening and/or closing the office, typing, filing, answering phones, and assisting with weekly reportsComplete quality control procedures as directed by supervisorPerform additional duties, responsibilities or projects as assignedRequirementsMinimum 1 year of experience in service/sales related industryAbility to communicate effectively and professionally with residents, fellow associates, vendors, and supervisorsSelf-motivated, exhibit a positive personality, and be sales motivatedConduct yourself in a professional, neat, and well-groomed manner alwaysWalking up and down stairs to show apartments to prospective residentsLifting no more than 25 pounds. If more than 25 pounds are to be lifted, employee shall seek assistance from the maintenance departmentValid drivers' license along with current auto insurance may be required40-hour work week; Saturday required