What are the responsibilities and job description for the Leasing Consultant position at NM STAFFING LTD?
Job Description
Job Description
NM Residential is seeking an experienced Leasing Consultant to join our amazing team at Vale East, a student housing community.
Position Responsibilities
The Leasing Consultant is responsible for the performance of all activities related to apartment rentals, move-ins and lease renewals interacting with prospective and current residents to achieve maximum occupancy. This position operates within and contributes to an environment in compliance with Fair Housing laws and Equal Employment Opportunity.
Successfully market vacant units and renew occupied units
Conduct market surveys to analyze competitors
Track all telephone and office traffic
Conduct property tours to prospective residents demonstrating the property’s amenities
Follow-up with potential residents who are up for renewal until the lease is “closed”
Conduct credit checks and income verification's on prospective residents while maintaining complete confidentiality
Draft leases for new residents and renewals for current residents
Walk vacant unit / inspect and report any repair items in show apartments / models
Prepare welcome packages for new residents / resident connect
Schedule move-in / move-outs (elevators, keys, etc.)
Provide customer service to current residents
Plan and coordinate events to promote resident retention
Process maintenance / work orders
Maintain control in emergencies
Check-in all resident packages delivered to the office.
General administrative duties (i.e. filing, answering phones, mail, faxing, email, collecting rent)
Attend and participate in property staff meetings
Efficiently multi-task and prioritize various activities
Completion of internal training
Qualifications :
Educational Requirements : High-school diploma / GED
Work Experience : 3 yr. of apartment leasing experience
Other Skills and Abilities :
Administrative Skills- Answering phones, filing, typing, emailing correspondence, faxing, mailing and data entry
Analytical Skills- Analyzing leases, work orders, identifying discrepancies on invoices, evaluating prospective residents’ needs and how to resolve them
Communication / Language Skills- Written / oral communication with staff and residents, interaction with vendors and marketing contacts, policies and procedures
Computer Skills- Excel, Internet, Outlook, Word, and MRI
Coordinating Skills- Scheduling resident activities, prospective resident appointments and prioritizing tasks
Creative Skills- Marketing presentations, sales, and leasing
Mathematical Skills- Calculating lease balances, move-in costs, credit / debit to income, pro-rating leases, calculating special rates (i.e. pets and garages)
Other Skills- Confidentiality, customer service, diplomacy, initiative, team orientation and time management
Must be available to work the hours of Monday through Friday - 9 : 00 am to 6 : 00 pm and Saturdays from 10 : 00 am to 5 : 00 pm.
This is a full-time position that offers hourly compensation plus commission.
