Leasing Associate - Renton Sage

Start your career at Bellwether Housing as a Leasing Associate in the vibrant city of Seattle, WA!

Who We Are: Through the development, ownership, and operations of affordable housing properties, Bellwether Housing has been a trailblazer in transforming the lives of lower-income individuals and families in our region. As the largest non-profit housing provider in the Pacific Northwest, Bellwether is a leader in State and local housing policy issues, an innovator in financing and housing development strategies, and a trusted partner to a diverse array of organizations in our community, while providing resident and real estate development services to other mission-driven non-profits around Western Washington.

Salary: $24.48 - $28.92/hr.

The posted salary reflects the full pay range for this position. Offers made to qualified candidates will be made within this range and will be determined by various factors, including knowledge, skills, experience, qualifications, location, and other factors that would be critical to success in this role.

The Leasing Associate serves as the community’s primary sales representative and a key ambassador of Bellwether’s values. This role is responsible for welcoming prospective residents, showcasing the features and benefits of the property in a professional and compelling manner, and securing lease agreements from qualified applicants.

In this role, you’ll provide exceptional service through responsive, unbiased, and knowledgeable interactions with both applicants and current residents—ensuring a positive experience that reflects care, integrity, and professionalism. All responsibilities are carried out in alignment with Bellwether’s policies, procedures, and Fair Housing standards.

Onsite, Monday-Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm. Some evening or weekend hours may occasionally be required to meet the needs of leasing appointments. The final schedule is to be determined by the supervisor.

Renton Sage Apartments is a 284-unit, garden-style property located Renton. The building is comprised of Low‑Income Housing Tax Credits and Bonds, WSHFC and Amazon funding.

• Maintains a professional and friendly atmosphere in the leasing office and other areas where prospective residents and residents meet.
• Responds to inquiries in the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) – Knock‑system in accordance with Bellwether expectations.
• Post regularly on online advertising sites such as Craigslist and We blisters as instructed.
• Inspect models and market‑ready vacancies daily to ensure cleanliness. Performs cleaning and staging as needed.
• Answers incoming phone calls and handles each call accordingly, whether it is a prospect call, an irate resident, a service request, etc. Transfers calls to Property Manager or Assistant Property Manager when appropriate.
• Greets prospective residents, qualifies, determines needs and preferences, and professionally presents the community and specific apartments while communicating features and benefits.
• Maintains awareness of local market conditions and trends. Contributes ideas to the manager for marketing property and for improving resident satisfaction.
• Sets out A‑Boards and balloons at property entrances daily.
• Track all sources of traffic for all prospects in Yardi.
• Work with the Site Manager and Portfolio Manager to develop marketing strategies and implementation.
• Evaluate vacant units to determine potential leasing hurdles, working with Site Managers and Portfolio Managers to establish concessions or adjust rent levels.
• Collaborate with the Resident Services staff, maintain relationships with partnership agencies regarding setting aside units, initiating contracts on vacancies, assisting with the client application process, and communicating residency issues with current clients.

• Manage central leasing email accounts, outreach, and pre‑screen prospects, provide information on leasing a Bellwether unit, and schedule intake appointments.
• Assist applicants in accurately completing rental applications and support documentation.
• Explain WSHFC income qualification guidelines and other funding…