Leasing Consultant

Leasing Consultant

Fogelman is a nationally recognized, fully integrated multifamily real estate company that invests in and manages apartment communities, backed by six decades of experience, dynamic associates, and expert leadership. With teamwork, experience, and expertise at the core of who we are, we create welcoming communities for thousands of residents while building trusted relationships and durable value for our partners, investors, and associates.

Fogelman is seeking a professional Leasing Consultant to join the team at Chestnut Farms Apartments, located in the Matthews area. This is an excellent opportunity to earn competitive leasing commissions while contributing to a vibrant and highly regarded community. We're looking for creative, sales-driven individuals who genuinely enjoy helping people find their next home.

The ideal candidate brings at least two years of sales or leasing experience, has strong social media and marketing skills, exceptional customer service and communication abilities, a passion for planning and executing resident events, and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset. Experience with Yardi, CRM platforms, and Yieldstar is a plus. A valid driver's license is required.

If you're enthusiastic, people-focused, and ready to make an impact, we'd love to meet you.

Fogelman possesses over 60 years of experience and was ranked #2 in the country as a Best Place To Work in Multifamily for 2026.

We invest in our associates with:

• Competitive biweekly pay + $125 leasing commissions + split monthly renewal commissions
• Monthly cell phone allowance & quarterly shopping report bonus
• Housing discount
• Summer incentive program - extra time off, lunch & perks
• BCBS health, dental, vision, disability/life insurance
• Matching 401K
• Training, career development, tuition reimbursement
• Recognition & rewards through Awardco + associate appreciations & incentives
• $500 associate referrals
• Employee Connect resources for legal, financial & personal support

The Leasing Consultant provides tours, completes the leasing process with prospective residents, executes marketing strategies for the community and maintains positive resident relations.

Essential duties and responsibilities include:

• Interviewing prospective residents and recording information to ascertain needs and qualifications.
• Accompanying prospects to model/vacant apartments and discussing size and layout of rooms, available amenities and terms of lease.
• Ensuring consistent follow-up with prospects
• Processing application for approval in compliance with policies and procedures.
• May be responsible for processing lease renewals.
• Scheduling move ins and completing all lease paperwork with prospect.
• Walking all move-ins prior to the move in date to ensure readiness
• Following up with new residents after move in.
• Inspecting condition of premises periodically and arranging for necessary maintenance.
• Planning and coordinating resident events.
• Courteous, efficient handling of resident requests and complaints.
• Assisting with all marketing duties including preparation of market surveys.
• Assisting with sending out all resident notices.
• Weekend work may be required.
• Adhering to all company policies including but not limited to safety and Fair Housing.
• Other job duties as assigned.

Qualifications and skills include:

• One year experience as a leasing professional is preferred.
• Up to one year of related experience or training. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be acceptable.
• Experience with virtual and in-person community tours is preferred.
• Working knowledge of property management platforms (i.e. Yardi, Entrata, Yieldstar, CRM) preferred.
• Marketing skills with the ability to execute a property marketing plan through outside marketing, social media and resident functions. Familiarity with the local market preferred.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written), relationship-building and customer service skills.
• A valid driver's license and automobile insurance may be required.
• Experience preferred

Environmental and physical demands include:

• Constant walking, standing and sitting alternately
• Frequent climbing of stairs
• Occasionally bending, stooping, kneeling, crawling, squatting, pushing, pulling and reaching above shoulders.
• Frequently lifts less than 10 lbs.; occasionally lifts over 10 lbs.
• Strong constant figure dexterity with the ability to grasp/turn.
• Strong sensory skills such as good eyesight, good hearing, ability to comprehend, speak, write and communicate.
• Work in a variety of conditions; both indoors and outdoors.
• Noise level is usually moderate.
• Possibly exposure to caustics, solvents, oils, fumes, flammables, pesticides, etc.

Fogelman is a drug free workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer. Offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the pre-employment process which may include criminal background, motor vehicle reporting, drug testing, and reference checks.