Leasing Associate

Leasing Associate

Equal Staffing, a leading staffing recruitment agency, is seeking a Leasing Associate who embodies a "Go Getter" attitude. This role is essential for marketing, leasing, and fostering positive relationships with residents. As a Leasing Associate, your primary goal will be to achieve exceptional occupancy rates and enhance resident retention by building strong connections with prospective and current residents, clients, and vendors.

REPORTS TO: Community Manager, Assistant Community Manager and/or Regional Property Supervisor

Primary Responsibilities:

• Execute all sales and leasing activities, including welcoming and qualifying potential residents and conducting property tours.
• Ensure that the property and model units meet company standards for marketing and leasing presentations. Communicate any maintenance needs to the Property Manager and maintenance team.
• Accurately record all inquiries, both over the phone and in person, in accordance with company policies.
• Oversee the completion of applications, leases, and the processes for move-ins, renewals, and move-outs as per company guidelines.
• Utilize property management software to monitor apartment availability.
• Stay informed about market trends and competitor activities that may influence property occupancy; prepare relevant market surveys as needed.
• Develop and implement marketing strategies to drive traffic to the property.
• Conduct outreach marketing initiatives and document all promotional efforts.
• Demonstrate effective use of online marketing platforms, including Craig's List and Google.
• Distribute newsletters, flyers, and resident communications.

Education and Experience Requirements:

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in apartment leasing or sales.

Skills and Abilities:

• Previous experience in apartment leasing or a customer service-oriented field (such as retail or hospitality).
• Strong communication skills to complete documentation effectively and engage with residents.
• Proven sales abilities, including lead generation, presentations, prospect qualification, and closing techniques.
• Basic math skills to calculate prorated rents and deposits.
• Proficient in property management software and Microsoft Office for generating reports and creating marketing materials.
• Familiarity with Fair Housing Laws is essential.

Equal Staffing is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Preferred Certifications:

• National Apartment Leasing Professional (NALP) certification is a plus.
• Fair Housing training preferred, but can be provided.
• Leasing Class is available and is required for entry level roles.