Leasing Consultant

Leasing Consultant

This Leasing Consultant is responsible for the leasing process from introduction to occupancy of the resident and maintains communication throughout the resident's tenancy. The Leasing Consultant interacts directly with prospective and current residents to achieve maximum occupancy.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides information about the apartments and the community to the prospective resident and schedule visits to the community. Responsible for maintaining budgeted occupancy by generating closing on leads at an acceptable pace.
• Greets visitors and determines if the community meets the client's qualifications. Effectively explains all lease and community policies to new and current residents.
• Completes follow-up thank you notes and callbacks with prospects after initial community visit (if applicable).
• Maintains an accurate and in-depth knowledge of all aspects of the community, particularly in areas such as rent and pricing information, vacancies, apartment availability, lease expirations, square footage, and other related information.
• Accurately and efficiently prepares and assists with all leasing paperwork (i.e. applications, lease agreements and addendums, employment, and credit checks, and leasing move-in packets).
• Collects security deposits, rent, and all other funds associated with resident moves.
• Understands and complies with Fair Housing laws and standards.
• Supports the overall marketing efforts and offers input and suggestions regarding promotions and advertisements. Monitors community advertisements and the effectiveness of responses.
• Updates online advertising to reflect current market pricing weekly.
• Maintains awareness of local market conditions and trends. Contribute ideas to the property manager or leasing manager for marketing the community and improving resident satisfaction.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications and Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED is required
• Strong organization and time management skills
• Strong presentation skills with the ability to sell and close prospective residents.
• Skills in communication both orally and in writing
• Skills in Microsoft Office products
• Ability to perform Market Analysis
• Ability to use basic office equipment - computer, telephone, printer, copier, internet.
• Ability to be detail-oriented and plan activities.
• Strong ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining consistent performance.

Preferred Qualifications and Requirements:

• 1 year of previous sales, residential leasing, or related experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of property management software such as Yardi, Nexus, or other property management software is preferred.
• Bilingual skills (English/Spanish) is preferred

Horning is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a protected veteran, status as a qualified individual with disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.