Leasing Specialist

The leasing specialist is the property management position responsible for leasing all market rate residential apartments. They are responsible for the planning, oversight, marketing materials and showings of current and future available listings. They are also responsible for communicating with prospects, obtaining and verifying qualifying materials, and drafting and sharing lease documents, and work side-by-side with Community Managers daily. Model Group is looking for candidates who can work independently to build relationships and meet Ownership’s expectations for budgeted occupancy.

This position is specifically responsible for the apartment leasing of Model Group's Cincinnati properties.

• Demonstration of knowledge, skills, and ability necessary to understand the tasks and processes associated with the Cincinnati Market
• Preparation and administration of unit marketing materials and listings, including website, listing site, and social media content
• Responses to all listing inquiries and scheduling of showings, both in-person and virtual
• Facilitation of prospect screening and qualification materials
• Preparation of leasing documents
• Review of occupancy reports/rentals rates and provide recommendations to leadership
• Study of leasing trends, both in the Cincinnati Market and within Model Group’s portfolio
• Preparation of weekly, monthly, and quarterly leasing updates
• Coordination of move-ins and move-outs with team members
• Development and implementation of positive relationships with prospects and residents

• 1-3+ years’ experience in Sales, preferably in Real Estate or Property Management.
• Knowledge of HUD rules and regulations
• Knowledge of Ohio and National rules and regulations
• Self-motivated individuals with ability to work independently.
• Strong customer service and communication skills, especially dealing with residents daily.
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Accurate and detail-oriented
• Enthusiasm and desire to join a management team dedicated to transforming communities and providing affordable, quality housing.
• Experience with YARDI software is a plus.

• Commitment. Firm commitment to the company’s core values:
  Partnership, Innovation, Sincerity, and Stewardship. See Mission and Values on the following page
• Passion. Demonstrate passion for people, urban areas, neighborhood revitalization, and mixed income housing
• Problem Solving. Must embrace challenges and be able to effectively solve problems and do so with a positive attitude
• Education. GED Required. Advanced education is preferred
• Professional Experience. 2 or more years in property management or sales is preferred
• Personal Growth. Have the desire and internal fortitude to give of your time, talents, and resources to become the best version of you in order to positively impact others and the company
• Computer and Technical Skills. Should be able to embrace and adapt to technology required to fulfill responsibilities of this position, to include Microsoft Office, Yardi Software Systems, and other required software, or equal
• Industry Knowledge. Experience in Cincinnati market preferred
• Team‑oriented. Committed to working in a collaborative team environment
• Communication. Developed writing and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with other team members
• Time Management. Developed organizational, planning and time management abilities utilized to solve problems creatively, manage/schedule multiple priorities, and adherence of deadlines.

The job description does not include all duties performed by the incumbent. Employees will be required to perform additional duties as directed by their supervisor. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

To positively transform communities.

Our culture is very important to us. These four core values are at the heart of everything we do:

Our primary value. It is how we live out “putting people first”, through a servant-minded approach. We are in business for…