Leasing Associate

About the Leasing Associate Role

The Leasing Associate will ensure that the property is maintained effectively, market the property and screen prospective tenants. You will maintain favorable relations with tenants, contribute to a positive atmosphere in the office and portray a positive image of the company in your activities. You will oversee and coordinate the orientation of new tenants and assist with performing office management and clerical tasks.

• Presenting properties and provided amenities in a positive light to prospective tenants
• Handling incoming calls
• Respond to in-person, phone, and email inquiries, which includes providing leasing information, making appointments, creating, and following up with maintenance requests
• Processing applications
• Advertising available properties using a variety of media and promoting materials
• Resident retention
• Assisting the Property Manager/Assistant Manager
• Provide consistent Customer Service per the Atlantic Housing Foundation Way
• Entering information into property software system
• Maintaining working knowledge of Fair Housing laws, rules and regulations concerning apartment leasing and management
• Additional duties as assigned

Education and experience

• High school diploma or equivalent (required)
• Knowledge of Yardi and Microsoft Office (preferred)
• Previous leasing experience (preferred)
• Bilingual in English and Spanish (preferred)
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree a plus