Leasing Consultant

Leasing Consultant – Commons at University Square

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.

• Maintains accurately updated inventory of apartments available to rent, a list of prospective residents and a list of 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, 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 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 of prospective residents.

• Process rental applications, leases and lease renewals.
• Correspondence to residents, prospective residents, etc.
• The monthly newsletter.
• Propose activities or social functions for residents.
• Exceptional cases concerning terms of renewals or lease applications.

Education/

Experience:

Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a 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.

Excellent people and communication skills; well organized, professional, friendly, enthusiastic and diligent; poise and positive attitude are essential.

• Knowledge of Word Processing, Spreadsheet and Internet software.
• Frequent lifting of up to 25 pounds.
• Close vision and ability to adjust focus.
• Standing, walking, sitting, talking or hearing for extended periods.

• Location:
  
  Charlotte, NC
• Salary: $56,000.00 – $60,000.00 (or $60,000.00 – $68,000.00 for the specific position)
• Seniority Level: Entry level
• Employment Type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job Function:
  Sales and Management