Leasing Professional

Job Description

Job Description

YQC Properties is seeking a full-time Leasing Professional in our office to assist with our growing portfolio!  Because the position requires frequent in-person interaction with residents, applicants, vendors, and coworkers, together with regular inspections of apartment communities and immediate response to on-site operational needs, this position must be performed on-site.

DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Welcome and assist all visitors to corporate office
• Office Management
• Leasing & Marketing of all vacant and upcoming vacant units
• Constantly focus on resident retention
• Basic accounting
• Keeping resident rental records
• High attention to detail required
• Assist with the monitoring of competitive market area for patterns & trends affecting rent and occupancy
• Assist with monitoring of each property's physical condition
• Assist with renewals
• Provide effective resident relations
• Create and maintain files, including folders, binders, etc
• Interact with prospective and current residents in a professional and courteous approach
• Walk units before move in for quality control

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Ability to work within a team environment
• Ability to deescalate and resolve conflicts
• Ability to multi-task
• Approximately 80% in office environment using computer and phone
• Approximately 20% inspecting property grounds, including apartments, building structure, landscaping, and signage which may require the ability to climb stairs, ladders, and maneuver walkways
• Ability to carry or move objects weighing up to 20 pounds
• Consistently demonstrate excellent customer service skills and professional development
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance preferred
• Working knowledge of leasing practices
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, marketing and negotiation skills
• Comply with all Fair Housing & Equal Housing Opportunity requirements
• Comply with appropriate state landlord/tenant statutes
• Must own a dependable vehicle and have valid driver’s license. Will be required to drive in Washington and/or Oregon.