Leasing Agent

Overview
Yugo is the trusted name for student housing globally. Every day we connect young people to opportunities and students to amazing spaces. At Yugo, it’s about people, planet, and passion. We’re hiring a Leasing Agent in Seattle, WA to report to the General Manager. The role involves handling all aspects of leasing and marketing while ensuring positive resident relations: managing apartment rentals, overseeing move‑ins and lease renewals, generating and handling leads, qualifying prospects, preparing lease documentation, and completing move‑in procedures per company policies.

Location
US‑WA‑Seattle

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent, preferred.
• Equivalent experience in residential properties, rental operations or related experience.
• Relevant experience working at a property, especially at a university/college.
• Proficiency with property management software such as Real Page or Entrata.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to build and maintain quality relationships.
• Strong customer‑service skills; ability to manage difficult or emotional customer and staff situations and respond promptly to resident requests.
• Carbon Literacy Certification or willingness to undertake training.

• Greet prospective clients, conduct property tours, and use product knowledge to showcase features and benefits.
• Complete applications, secure deposits, and process lease paperwork for move‑ins and move‑outs.
• Handle phone calls and in‑person inquiries, maintaining guest cards and following up with prospects.
• Prepare and submit applications for approval, ensure readiness of apartments for move‑in, and orient new residents.
• Assist with lease renewals, accept rental payments, and support marketing and sales efforts.
• Support marketing and sales initiatives, maintain up‑to‑date market information, and participate in weekly leasing activity meetings.
• Update reports, monitor market conditions, and provide insights for community improvements.
• Manage service requests, plan resident functions, and maintain accurate commission records.
• Participate in outreach marketing, maintain community appearance, and enforce policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with Fair Housing laws and company policies; contribute to a positive team environment.
• Ensure office and model apartments are clean and open on schedule; communicate policy changes; support the community team.
• Maintain flexibility with work schedule, including evenings and weekends, and perform additional tasks as needed.
• And so much more.

• Competitive salary: $21 - $23 per hour.
• Generous benefits package including health, dental and vision.
• Company‑paid STD, LTD and Life insurance.
• 401(k) + 4% employer matching.
• Three weeks of PTO.
• Paid wellness time.
• Paid volunteer time.
• Paid Yuday.
• Parental Leave.
• 11 paid holidays.
• Paid time for community events and volunteer opportunities.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Sales and Management
• Industries:
  Hospitality

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