Part-Time Leasing Consultant

Our national multi-family management company seeks a Leasing Consultant with a "Whatever it Takes" attitude to be responsible for marketing, leasing and maintaining positive resident relations.

Summary:

The Leasing Consultant is responsible for professionally achieving high occupancy and resident retention goals by creating positive relationships with the prospect and current residents, clients, and vendors.

Essential Function:

• Perform all sales and leasing activities (greet and qualify prospects, tour property and amenities).
• Ensure the property and show units meet outline standards for the marketing/leasing tour.
• Communicate upkeep needs and work orders with Property Manager and Maintenance Team.
• Record all telephone and in-person traffic.
• Confirm rental application is completed.
• Ensure lease is completed.
• Guarantee move-in process is completed.
• Certify renewal process is completed.
• Ensure move-out process is completed.
• Use on-site property software to track apartment availability.
• Be knowledgeable on market trends and competitor conditions that may impact the property’s occupancy. Prepare market survey.
• Design marketing plan and activities to drive traffic to the property.
• Complete outreach marketing and record all marketing efforts.
• Proficiently use the internet for marketing, including Craig’s List, Google and other search engines.
• Distribute newsletters, flyers and resident notices.

Education/Certification/Training

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 1 year experience in apartment leasing and/or sales
• Apartment leasing experience or experience in a customer service related industry (i.e., retail sales, hospitality).
• Must be able to read, write and communicate effectively to comprehend and complete documents, lease agreements and communicate effectively with residents.
• Demonstrate ability to apply sales skills (generating sales leads, conducting presentations, qualifying prospects and closing).
• Must have mathematical skills at high school level to calculate prorated rents, deposits, etc.
• Proficiency in using property management software(s), as well as Microsoft Office in order to complete required reports, create marketing flyers, etc.
• Must have basic knowledge of Fair Housing Laws.
• National Apartment Leasing Professional (NALP) preferred.
• Fair Housing training preferred.
• LIHTC experience preferred.

A fabulous active senior community located in North Austin. We have a wide array of resident activities while enjoying the modern amenities of our 1 and 2 bedroom apartment homes.