Part -Time Leasing Consultant

JOB PURPOSE:

Each LeasingConsultanthas primary marketing responsibility as it pertains tointerfacingwith prospective residentsatthe community, handling day-to-day issues with current residents, and coordinating the renewals of existing leases. In this position, LeasingConsultantsare the community’s most important personnel as they candeterminehow well a community does ina very competitivemarketplace. Specific training forLeasingConsultantscenters on Fair Housing, closing techniques, and overcoming objections.

Compensation:

The hourly compensation for this role ranges between $14.42-$15.70, depending on experience and qualifications. In addition to the base salary, this position is eligible for commission.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Will always include those specifically assigned by the immediate supervisor.

• Provideexcellent service to all residents, prospects,and visitors to the community.
• Effectively lease apartmentsin accordance withoccupancy goals.
• Follow Fair Housing Standards in all dealings with prospects and residents.
• Conduct outside marketing under the direction of the Assistant Manager and the Community Manager.
• Conduct the application review for each lease including credit and income verifications and background checks.
• Complete lease paperwork and files for each resident to include the lease, all addendums and other proper documentation and signatures.
• Ensure the condition of leased apartments prior to move-in, including a final inspection.
• Follow up with residents throughout their lease terms, promote the annual renewal campaign for the community, manage lease renewals and complete lease documents.
• Complete all tasks necessary to successfullyoperatethe leasing office.

Specific Responsibilities:

Daily/Weekly:

• Daily Opening and Closing Procedures: Perform a daily "marketing" inspection, including the check of the model, the condition of the leasing path, and amenities areas. Pick up trashwhile carryinga trash bag and sparkle kit.
• Answer all phone calls, emails, and voicemails that come in throughout the day.
• Signage Inspection: Inspect bootlegs, banners, balloons,and brochures.
• Leasing Office/Clubroom Appearance: Vacuum and clean clubroom as needed, if not performed by housekeeper.
• Refreshments: Prepare cookies or restock candy, beverages, and coffee each morning. Notify Community Manager when supplies are needed.
• Leasing:Greet prospects and showapartmentsandcoordinate the leasing process. Review applications from applicants andprovideinformation to Assistant Community Manager for verification.
• Leads:MaintainGuest Cards andmaintainleasing notebook. Follow-up on all traffic with a Thank Youemailthe same day as their visit and a phone call within 24 hours of their visit.Review allLeadson a weekly basis and ensure that they are complete with notes on follow-up communication.
• Applications: Enter prospect information intoEntrataas directed by Assistant Community Manager. Follow up with applicant to retrieve any incomplete information.
• Lease Files: OnceLeasefile is complete and all signatures have been provided, ensure that a completed lease file isforwardedtoAssistantCommunity Manager for review and approval. Once approved, send a copy toresidentand file lease properly.
• Work Orders: In conjunction withMaintenance Team, enter work orders intoEntrata.Providea follow-up call if work cannot be completed within 24 hours. File work orders. Notify Community Manager of problems.
• Renewals:complete renewal efforttasksas necessary.

Monthly/On-Going:

• Leads:ArchiveinactiveLeads.Ensure Leads and Applicants in Entrata are up to date.
• Outside Marketing: Conduct outside marketing under the direction of the Assistant Manager and Community Manager.
• Audit: Complete audits of lease files andEntratadata as instructed by the Assistant Manager and Community Manager.
• Market Knowledge: Stay up to date with competitor rental rates, features, and specials to effectively overcome objections while marketing apartments to prospective residents.

TURN:

• Roommate Matching: AssistAssistant Community Manager with roommate matching processes and communication.
• Move-In Communication: Communicate to Assistant Manager and to the Maintenance Supervisor any resident requests or issues during the Turnprocess.
• Move-In Process: Coordinate Move-In process with new residents. In addition to completing lease packet at time of move-in:
• Enter gate codes, distribute parking decals.
• Obtain utility hook-up verification from resident (or no mail key).
• Forward Water submetering hook-up sheet to Assistant Community Manager for processing (if property submeters).
• Confirm Resident Contact Information & Demographics inEntrata

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Professional and enthusiastic demeanor resulting from sales, leasing, marketing,andcustomer service experience.
• Able todemonstratea positive attitude and toenthusiastically and effectively communicate the benefits of the apartment communityto prospective students, their parents, and University personnel.
• Excellent customer service, sales,and negotiation skills.
• Good communicationand listening skills.
• Able to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees oforganization.
• Able to read and understand lease documents.
• Able to be an effective team player and interact well with others.
• Organized anddetail oriented.
• Patient, even-tempered and works well under pressure.
• Able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, legal correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Able towriteroutine reports and correspondence.
• Able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Able to compute rate, ratio, percentage, discounts, and pro-rations.
• Able to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructionsfurnishedin written, oral, or diagram form.
• Effective time management skills.
• Able tomaintainconfidentiality.
• Able to follow directions from a supervisor.
• Able to understand and follow posted work rules and procedures.
• Able to accept constructive criticism.
• Able to work weekends or overtime as job requires.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred; or High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

OTHER AND/OR PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Knowledgeable in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Knowledge inEntratapreferred.