Leasing Consultant

Key responsibilities include:

• Prospecting and Marketing: Actively seeking potential tenants through various marketing channels, including online listings, property tours, and community outreach to generate leads.
• Conducting Property Tours: Showing available units to prospective tenants, highlighting features and benefits of the property while addressing their questions and needs.
• Tenant Screening: Reviewing rental applications, performing credit checks, and verifying references to ensure potential tenants meet qualification criteria.
• Lease Negotiations: Discussing lease terms with prospective tenants, including rent price, move-in dates, and other relevant details, and finalizing lease agreements.
• Lease Administration: Processing lease paperwork, collecting security deposits, and managing move-in procedures.
• Tenant Retention: Maintaining positive relationships with current tenants, addressing concerns promptly, and facilitating lease renewals.
• Customer Service: Providing excellent customer service to both potential and current tenants, answering inquiries, and resolving issues.
• Reporting and Data Management: Keeping accurate records of leasing activity, including lead generation, showing appointments, and lease signings, and providing reports to management.
• Compliance: Staying updated on local rental laws and regulations, ensuring all leasing practices adhere to legal requirements.

Required Skills:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills: to effectively interact with potential tenants and build rapport
• Strong sales and negotiation skills: to close deals and secure leases
• Detail-oriented: to accurately manage paperwork and tenant information
• Organizational skills: to prioritize tasks and manage a busy schedule
• Knowledge of local real estate market: and rental trends
• Proficiency in property management software: for tracking leasing activity and tenant data (Yardi, Rent Café, CRM IQ, LRO preferred)

Equal Opportunity Employer