Leasing Consultant – Austell, GA

We are looking for 2 Part Time Motivated and Energetic Leasing Consultantswith Integrity for a permanent position in a Multi-Family Setting to join our Team.

Hired skilled individuals will work part time in exchange for free rent plus additional compensation. (work4rent)

Job Summary

• Interacts directly with prospective residents and current residents to achieve maximum occupancy.
• Acts as company representative by conveying the benefits of the community.
• Responsible for leasing process from introduction to occupancy of the resident.
• Maintains communication throughout the tenancy of the resident.

General Accountabilities

• Performs variety of duties associated with leasing and marketing of the community
• Performs variety of tasks in a calm and controlled manner.
• Talks persuasively to influence people in ways they can understand.
• Stimulates enthusiasm by providing information about apartments and community

to prospective resident and schedules visits to community.

• Determines needs and responds promptly to resident while being pleasant,

cheerful and tactful.

• Quickly closes new sales and leases apartments at acceptable determined percent

of total prospects.

• Acts hospitable when meeting or greeting and determines if community meets the

client qualifications.

• Effectively explains lease and community policies to new and current residents.
• Supports overall marketing efforts and offers input and suggestions in regard to

promotions, advertisements, etc.

• Maintains accurate, in-depth knowledge of all aspects of community, particularly

in rent and pricing information, vacancies, apartment availability, lease
expirations, square footage, etc.

• Understands and complies with Fair Housing laws and standards.
• Monitors community advertisements and effectiveness of responses; maintains ad

book and demographics.

• Gathers information about markets, competition, etc. and prepares monthly

competitive survey reports to analyze the real estate market trends and conditions
in the area.

• Monitors all vacancies and future vacancies in order to react proactively to future

occupancy needs.

• Analyzes concerns associated with apartments which are slow to lease and offers

recommendations to Property Manager.

• Inspects all vacant apartments to ensure readiness for prospective residents.
• Completes follow-up thank you notes and call-backs with prospects after initial

community visit.

• Maintains current resident files.
• Works with Property Manager to assure curb appeal and property appearance is

acceptable.

• Conducts follow-up activity with residents to establish positive resident relations.
• Maintains open communication with Property Manager and Maintenance

Director/Supervisor.

• Represents company in professional manner at all times.
• Performs variety of functions to ensure accurate and organized lease/resident file

administration

• Accurately and efficiently prepares and assists with all leasing paperwork (i.e.,

applications, lease agreements and addenda, employment and credit checks, and
leasing move-in packets).

• Checks and double checks own work.
• Completes service requests and communicates to Maintenance Department.
• Collects security deposits, rent, and all other funds associated with resident

moves.

• Effectively communicates charges in units leased status to Maintenance

Department.

• Attends and participates in training seminars as requested.
• Becomes active in the local business community and develops rapport with

residential community.

• Assists the Property Manager in implementing resident retention and renewal

programs.

• Makes recommendations to management regarding improvements for operation of

community.

• Attends and assists in coordination and organization of resident relations and

activities, such as newsletters, parties, etc.

• Accompanies vendors or contractors to resident apartments as needed.
• Transports residents or prospective residents via motorized vehicle throughout

property grounds; may run errands as necessary.

• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

**Sundry duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

• Minimum Education: High School or GED Competencies
• Oral Communication – Speaks clearly and persuasively; Listens and gets clarification when necessary; Responds informatively to questions.
• Planning/Organizing – Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives.
• Customer Service – Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Meets commitments.

• Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities; Gives and welcomes feedback; Able to build morale and group commitments to objectives.
• Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Safety and Security – Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

Skills: Administrative

• Basic arithmetic
• Word processing skills
• Communication written and oral
• Organizational

Skills: Mathematical

• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Due to the high volume of applications to filter, only applicants who submit a Resume with a Cover Letter explaining how you’re the best matched for this Opportunityalong with compensation expectations will be considered. Thanks!

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: $12.00 to $13.00 /hour

Experience:

• Leasing: 2 years (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Location:

License:

• Driver’s (Required)
• Fair Housing (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)
• Spanish (Preferred)

Work authorization: