Bilingual Leasing Consultant

Job Description

Job Description

About Company:

The Audubon team is a group of dedicated, resourceful professionals who take a hands-on approach to real estate. We identify, develop, and enhance properties that strengthen communities and create lasting value. With a focus on innovation and smart investments, we work to revitalize neighborhoods and deliver exceptional results for our clients. Our team is committed to providing top-tier service, combining creativity, adaptability, and industry expertise to make a real impact. Whether improving properties or shaping new developments, we strive to build better places to live and invest in the future of our communities.

About the Role:

As a Leasing Consultant in the real estate and rental industry, you will play a pivotal role in connecting prospective tenants with available rental properties, ensuring a seamless leasing process from initial inquiry to lease signing. Your primary objective is to maximize occupancy rates by effectively marketing properties, conducting property tours, and addressing tenant questions and concerns with professionalism and clarity. You will collaborate closely with property management teams to maintain accurate records, process applications, and facilitate timely lease agreements. This role demands a proactive approach to meeting and exceeding sales goals while maintaining high standards of customer service and compliance with relevant laws and regulations. Ultimately, your efforts will contribute directly to the financial success and reputation of the property management company or real estate firm you represent.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Proven ability to meet or exceed sales goals in a customer-facing role.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic knowledge of leasing laws and rental market practices in the United States.
• Flexibility to work varied hours including evenings and weekends.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in real estate leasing or property management.
• Familiarity with property management software and CRM systems.
• Additional certifications related to real estate or leasing.
• Bilingual abilities to serve diverse tenant populations.
• Demonstrated success in a high-volume leasing environment.

Responsibilities:

• Greet and engage prospective tenants, providing detailed information about available rental properties and community amenities.
• Conduct property tours, highlighting key features and addressing any questions or concerns to assist prospects in making informed decisions.
• Process rental applications, verify applicant information, and coordinate lease signings in accordance with company policies and legal requirements.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of market trends, rental rates, and competitor offerings to effectively position properties and meet occupancy targets.
• Collaborate with property management and maintenance teams to ensure properties are well-presented and ready for new tenants.
• Utilize flexible scheduling to accommodate prospective tenants’ availability, including evenings and weekends as needed.
• Track and report on leasing activity, sales goals, and occupancy metrics to management regularly.

Skills:

The required skills of flexible scheduling and the ability to meet sales goals are integral to daily success as a Leasing Consultant. Flexible scheduling allows you to accommodate the varied availability of prospective tenants, ensuring you can provide personalized service during evenings or weekends when many clients are available. Meeting sales goals requires strong persuasive communication, active listening, and the ability to build rapport quickly to convert inquiries into signed leases. Preferred skills such as familiarity with property management software enhance efficiency in tracking leads, managing applications, and maintaining accurate records. Additionally, bilingual communication skills and real estate knowledge enable you to better serve a diverse client base and navigate complex leasing scenarios with confidence.