Leasing Consultant

Overview Markets, shows and leases apartments to prospective tenants. Responds to all applicants and residents in a courteous and prompt manner regarding leasing, marketing, and resident relations. Responsibilities Essential Functions: Maintains and accurately updated inventory of apartments available to rent, a list of prospective residents and current information concerning renewals. Establishes rapport with each prospective resident, determines their needs and desires and presents the community in a manner that addresses those needs and desires. Schedules appointments for showing market-ready apartments, overcomes objectives, obtains commitment to lease and follows up on undecided prospects. Verifies rental applications for accuracy and completeness per company and housing regulations. Prepares move-in and welcome packages. Assists in the move-in/move-out process and ensures that apartments to be shown and leased are clean and attractive. Assists in the collection of rent and other monies due and processes service requests for maintenance service. Assists in preparation of community newsletter. Assists Community Manager and/or Assistant Community Manager with their responsibilities and assumes the role during their absence. Pre-qualification and Approval Pre-qualification of prospective residents. Process rental applications, leases and lease renewals. Correspondence to residents, prospective residents, etc. Prepare monthly newsletter. Propose activities or social functions for residents. Handle exceptional cases concerning terms of renewals or lease applications. Requirements Education/Experience: Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related leasing experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Abilities and Aptitudes: Excellent people and communication skills are required. Must be well organized, professional, friendly, enthusiastic and diligent. Poise and positive attitude are essential. Specific Skills: Knowledge of Word Processing, Spreadsheet, and Internet software. Must be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Requires close vision and ability to adjust focus. Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, talk, or hear. #J-18808-Ljbffr Stonemark