Leasing consultant

Job Description

A leasing consultant’s primary role is to attract and screen potential tenants, provide information about available properties, negotiate lease terms, and ensure a smooth leasing process.

• Attract and screen potential tenants and ensure high occupancy rates.
• Maintain positive relationships with current residents.
• Market and promote available properties, conduct property tours, screen applicants, and negotiate lease agreements.
• Work closely with the property manager and other team members to achieve leasing goals and maintain property standards.
• Stay informed about local rental market trends, competitor activities, and industry regulations.
• Participate in property marketing events, outreach programs, and promotional activities.
• Manage all aspects of the leasing process, including preparing lease paperwork and assisting future residents to ensure a smooth move‑in.
• Respond to in‑person, phone, and email inquiries, provide leasing information, and make appointments.
• Assist with completing weekly, monthly, and special reports.
• Respond promptly to resident needs and concerns.
• Explain lease and community policies to new and current residents.
• Plan, organize and conduct resident functions as directed by the Property Manager.
• Uphold ethical standards, fair housing regulations, and company policies in all leasing activities.
• Work at least one to two weekends in a month.

• Valid driver’s license.
• 1+ year of sales or leasing experience preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Strong negotiating and sales abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail‑oriented with excellent organizational and multitasking skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and internet/email/social media for marketing.
• Knowledge of property management software such as Onesite, Yardi, Real Page, Knock, Rent Cafe, Res Man.
• Business practice knowledge.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and tasks.
• Ability to cope with stress calmly.
• Ability to respect and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively as part of a team.
• Flexible to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Competitive pay, health, dental, vision and life insurance; housing discounts; vacation; paid holidays; exceptional 401(k) plan with employer match and more.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We maintain a drug‑free workplace.