Apartment Leasing Consultant

Job Description

Job Description

Career Strategies is seeking an energetic, customer-focused Leasing Consultant to join our team at an affordable housing community in Ocala, FL . This position is responsible for delivering exceptional service to prospective and current residents while ensuring compliance with affordable housing program requirements such as LIHTC and HUD.

Job Title: Leasing Consultant

Hours: Full-Time | Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm w/ 30 min lunch

Duration: Temporary (possible Temp-to-Hire)

Key Responsibilities:

• Greet prospective residents, provide property tours, and highlight community features.
• Manage leasing activities including application intake, screening, waitlist management, and move-in preparation.
• Maintain accurate knowledge of current market conditions and assist with marketing efforts, outreach, and online listings.
• Follow Fair Housing guidelines and company policies at all times.
• Assist applicants with completing required affordable housing documentation.
• Collect income and asset information needed to determine eligibility (LIHTC/HUD/Section 8).
• Ensure applicant files are complete, accurate, and compliant for audit purposes.
• Coordinate with the Recertification/Compliance team as needed.
• Provide prompt, friendly, and professional communication with residents.
• Support resident retention efforts, renewals, and community events.
• Respond to inquiries, concerns, and service requests or direct them to the appropriate staff member.
• Maintain organized leasing files, guest cards, and software records.
• Update occupancy reports, traffic logs, and leasing activity data.
• Assist with rent collection, notices, and general office tasks as needed.
• Coordinate with maintenance staff to prepare units for move-in.

Qualifications:

• Customer service or sales experience (property management or leasing preferred).
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Basic understanding of Fair Housing laws.
• Proficiency with computers; experience with property management software is a plus.
• Affordable housing experience (LIHTC, Section 8, HUD).
• Knowledge of leasing procedures, eligibility requirements, and compliance paperwork.

To be considered for this opportunity please respond to this posting with your updated resume.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer. Thorough background required.

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