What are the responsibilities and job description for the Leasing Specialist position at Flock LLC?
Pay Rate: Expected Income of 60-80k
Classification: Full time
Location: 87 Florida Ave Office and our portfolio properties
Office Hours: Tuesday-Friday 10am-7pm, Saturday Half Days
Best fit candidates will meet the following requirements:
-Motivated by monthly and annual goals and enjoys driving to a clear result
-Thrives in a varied work environment, in-person both in the office and in the field
-Approaches challenges with a customer service centric mindset and enjoys creative problem solving
-Strategic- Likes making a plan and aligning variables to achieve vacancy and leasing metrics
-Access to reliable personal transportation, non-dependent on public transportation or ride-sharing for field-based work
-Knowledge of and experience working in DC, comfortable navigating the entirety of The District
Flock DC is a mission-based, justice forward residential real estate management company. We tend to over two billion dollars in property in Washington, DC proper! For 13 years, our Flock family of companies has set a new standard for excellence in management. How? We care about people, we care about space and we care about our community. Deeply. We also understand that without exceptional talent we can’t have an impact. We tend to our team the same way we do our portfolio. You’re not an asset at Flock, you’re a human being. We invest in you as we would a family member. We’re sensitive to your financial needs along with personal, family, and community priorities. We feature a hybrid work schedule, profit sharing, rich health/life/401k benefits, strong compensation, ownership and advancement opportunities, continuing education support, and an ultra-casual atmosphere. We practice servant leadership. We’re deeply committed to an abundance vs. scarcity mindset and understand that sharing is a non-negotiable output of our success. We believe, simply, that good work leads to more good work.
Property management touches each of us - every single day. As a company, we believe everyone is entitled to dignified, well maintained, safe, and high-quality housing. We’ll be flying toward this goal for many years to come, with eyes on a national growth plan. We’re eager to attract talent ready to fly high. If this sounds like you, let’s talk!
Position Objective:
This position manages the leasing process from start to finish for up to 14 properties at a time. Part of what makes Nest DC a great place to work is everyone’s do whatever it takes attitude. A willingness to jump in and help when it is needed goes a long way. We all work for each other here and are very much looking forward to seeing you thrive with the tasks above! As such, the following will be core responsibilities:
-Manages up to 15 unique listings across DC which includes scheduling and conducting showings weekly, monitoring the condition and move-in status, inventorying keys, and ensuring accuracy of listing (amenities, features, etc).
-Maintains a highly responsive presence in emails, phone, and internal messages, responding to clients within 4 hours during the business day
-Shows units with a strategy and plan in order to lease units within our targeted timelines (depending on season). Leasing Specialists average 20-25 hours out in the field for showings and balance remaining administrative duties outside of showings
-Review applications and offer leases to qualified applicants with an expectation of leasing a minimum average of 10 properties per month
-Assists in preparing tenants for their move by answering questions, liasing with any building management, coordinating with internal teams, and ensuring tenants are set up for a best in class experience in their home
- Learns the history of different neighborhoods and their amenities (schools, restaurants, grocery stores, bars, events, etc.) and keeps up with new openings to better represent homes
- Demonstrates expertise of the rental market and landscape to more effectively advise owners on pricing and strategy
- Actively contributes to quarterly team profit and service goals
Qualifications
- - Previously in the workforce for a minimum of 2 to 4 years
- - Prior leasing experience preferred
- - Four-year degree preferred
- - Must provide own transportation
- - Candidate must be familiar with and local to Washington DC
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required for Success
- - Extremely detail-oriented
- - Superior organization and time management skills
- - Ability to work independently and is self-directive
- - Ability to communicate clearly and accurately to a range of audiences, both verbally and in writing
- - Willingness to jump into new tasks and help out other team members
- - Strong interpersonal skills
- - Proficiency in MS Office including Word and Excel
- - Computer literate
- - Ability to quickly learn property management software and tools
- - Helps answer client calls and field general questions about Nest/Roost
- - Some knowledge of DC and comfortability driving and parking in the city
- - Successful in high-paced, ever-changing work environment
How to Apply
Interested and enthusiastic applicants should apply and upload a resume, cover letter, and salary requirements via the Apply button below.
-No phone calls please. Applications accepted until position filled.
-Please note that only those individuals whose qualifications match the current needs of the organization will be considered applicants and will receive responses from Flock.
-Flock provides a very competitive compensation and benefits package.
-Flock is an equal opportunity employer.
To learn more about our Flock Benefits and Perks, visit https://flock-dc.com/careers
