Leasing Specialist

Russo Development and Russo Property Management is a family‑owned real‑estate company with over 50 years of experience. Our portfolio includes more than 6,500 luxury apartment homes, 60+ industrial projects, and a growing data center portfolio across northern New Jersey. Position Leasing Specialist – Harrison, NJ Position Responsibilities Greet prospective residents and provide detailed community tours. Provide excellent administrative support, including processing new applications and lease renewals, preparing renewal letters, maintaining a monthly renewal log, and organizing resident files per company procedures. Handle signing of leases, walk‑throughs of move‑in apartments, and show‑able units. Assist new residents during the move‑in process – explain lease agreement, community rules, location of amenities, and a walk‑through of their new home at time of moving in. Work with the maintenance department to handle apartment turnovers, move‑ins, and work‑order requests and assist in maintaining the cleanliness of show‑able units and tour routes including grounds and common areas. Physically inspect the community when on grounds and report any maintenance needs to the team. Play a key role in resolving resident concerns and issues. Maintain thorough product knowledge of the property, sister properties, and competitors. Assist the Property Manager in developing and implementing effective marketing goals to increase traffic and leads, and innovative strategies that build positive buzz and key connections with current residents and prospects. Requirements High School or GED education required. 2–4 years of experience in a luxury multifamily apartment community. Strong organizational abilities, customer service skills, and attention to detail. Ability to work within a team. Microsoft Office experience. Bilingual a plus. Yardi experience a plus. Familiarity with Fair Housing, ADA, Fair Credit Reporting Act, and related laws governing multi‑family housing operations. Professional, courteous, friendly demeanor and customer‑service first attitude. Proactive self‑starter and team‑player. Clear communication with residents and staff. Compensation & Benefits Competitive salary Medical coverage Dental coverage Vision coverage 401(k) Life insurance Paid sick time Paid holiday time Paid vacation time Free access to fitness centers EEO Russo Development and Russo Property Management provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Russo Property Management LLC