Leasing Agent

Job Details Level: Entry Job Location: Plano, TX 75075 Position Type: Full Time Education Level: High School Job Shift: Day Job Category: Real Estate The Leasing Agent is the property's sales representative whose primary duties are to greet prospects, to present professionally the features and benefits of their assigned community and properly secure lease agreements from qualified persons. A Leasing Agent is very service oriented and strives to make current residents feel welcome and comfortable in their community. The Leasing Agent will contact a person of authority should any situation warrant an action or decision not included in his or her duties and responsibilities. Conduct all business in accordance with company policies and procedures, Fair Housing, Americans with Disabilities Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other laws pertaining to apartments. Marketing/Leasing Maintains a professional, yet friendly, atmosphere in the leasing office and other areas where prospective residents and residents meet. Inspects models and "market ready" vacancies daily to ensure cleanliness. Answers incoming phone calls and handles each call accordingly, whether it is a prospect call, irate resident, service request, etc. Transfers calls to assistant manager or manager when appropriate. Greets prospective residents, qualifies, determines needs and preferences, professionally presents community and specific apartments while communicating features and benefits. Maintains awareness of local market conditions and trends. Contributes ideas to the manager for marketing property and for improving resident satisfaction. Administrative Correctly completes all lease applications, assists with application verification and notifies prospective residents of results. Types miscellaneous resident communication as needed. Completes all lease paperwork including related addenda and accepts rents and deposits. Completes Guest Card information form on all prospects, sends thank-you notes and performs follow-up. Physically inspects property when on grounds, picks up litter and reports any service needs to maintenance staff. Inspects move-outs and vacancies. Inventories office supplies on periodic basis. Reports needs to manager. Organizes and files appropriate reports, leases and paperwork. Attends company meetings when requested. Assists manager and assistant manager in preparation of daily and weekly reports, resident communications, move-out inventory, market surveys, etc. Qualifications Position requires good leasing and closing skills, and the person must be able to type 30 WPM and be organized. Computer Skills Word Processing On-Site Rental System Office Equipment Calculator, Copy Machine, Fax Machine, Telephone, Key Machine. EDUCATION/TRAINING High School diploma or equivalent desired. National Apartment Leasing Professional (NALP) desired. #J-18808-Ljbffr