Property Leasing Specialist

Leasing Specialist

Hornig Companies has been recognized as a Top Workplace every year since 2016, thanks to the employees who make us exceptional.

Join Hornig Companies, a team of hard-working individuals who truly care about their residents and coworkers. For over 65 years, our family-owned and operated residential property management company has provided individuals and families with homes, not just apartments. Our staff are valued for their individual knowledge, experience, character and personality. We're a place where our core values of trust, integrity and respect are not just words- our ownership and employees live these values every day.

The Leasing Specialist is an expert Leasing professional who moves between properties within our Minneapolis - St. Paul and surrounding suburbs portfolios, bringing specialized leasing assistance to properties that need additional leasing attention. Mileage and expenses are company-paid.

What would my responsibilities include?

• Expedite the leasing of the properties to which you are assigned
• Answer phones, greet incoming traffic and respond to emails, establishing and maintaining professional rapport with prospects
• Showcase, lease and market the property through video connections and in-person showings
• Build relationships, follow up and maintain effective and timely communication and excellent customer service with staff and applicants
• Provide creativity and strategy to best market the units. Evaluate marketing efforts and provide feedback on the best use of resources.
• Procure and maintain connections in the community for marketing
• Initiate the move-in process and prepare accurate paperwork related to the move-in process
• Complete appropriate reports pertaining to the leasing process
• Provide administrative and operations support to your Manager
• Communicate with applicants regarding repairs in a caring, compassionate manner that upholds Hornig Companies' customer service reputation as well as Fair Housing guidelines

What do other employees like about working at Hornig Companies?

• Culture of positivity
• Small-company family values inside a growing organization that invests in technology, well-maintained buildings and over 65 years of ownership stability
• Ownership that respects your knowledge, trusts you to do your job and appreciates your contributions
• Opportunity to work with peers that share camaraderie and a passion for their profession
• All employees are eligible for year-end discretionary bonuses
• Full benefits package with paid time off and 401(k) match

What should I bring to the team?

• Strong leasing or similar sales experience
• Detail orientation and attention to accuracy
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Strong customer service skills
• Strong computer skills including MS Office. Appfolio software experience preferred

Hornig Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Drug Free Workplace and Equal Housing Provider.