Leasing Agent - Residential Rentals

Leasing Agent - *Remote Opportunity but must live in the Greater Milwaukee Area*

We are currently seeking goal-oriented individuals who are entrepreneurial in nature.

Residential Renters helps connect Landlords and Renters throughout South East Wisconsin. Our Agents embrace the fast paced, on-the-go social nature of the rental market, and freedom of not being tied to a desk or a fixed schedule.

**This is a paid for performance opportunity and only those who are passionate about helping people achieve their objectives should apply.

NOTABLE HIGHLIGHTS:

• Great compensation in a fast-paced market.
• Strong growth potential.
• Choose your own schedule.
• Excellent segue into a career in Real Estate.
• Leasing Agent Certification Training Course Reimbursement (CALP)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Sales. This is a sales role first and foremost. You will be given the opportunity to work with both inbound and outbound leads and using phone, email and SMS to inspire prospects on the benefits of leasing with us. In the event the home they are looking at isn’t a fit? You will help them find another one which might be more desirable based on their criteria.

Developing new sources of leads. We market thousands of rental units in all of the usual places and all the big portals. How do we go beyond that? You will help us find new channels both locally and nationally to lease and manage more properties.

Growing & Moving up within the company. At Residential Renters we believe in total transparency and paying for performance. For every 250 homes you lease you will automatically move up to the next level and see a commensurate increase in your compensation.

Representing the Agency. You will be the face and voice of Residential Renters in the markets you cover. You will gain real experience in real estate investments and how to secure real estate investment opportunities.

Spending time in the market. You will be scouting your market on a semi-regular basis to tour properties and meet with the potential lead sources. You will become an expert on the markets you cover.

Additional Responsibilities...

• Show properties and assist prospective renters with lease paperwork.
• Obtain new rental property listings through proactive sales and networking.
• Consult prospective renters and landlords regarding local rental market dynamics.
• Conduct market assessments to ensure competitive market pricing.
• Screen rental applications and present findings to landlords for approval.
• Present leases to qualified renters.
• Comply with all Federal and Local Fair Housing regulations and ordinances.

DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES?

Performance measured in part by these KPIs:

• Volume: # of units leased. More units, more income, more growth!
• Speed to Lead & Follow-up: Making contact with every lead and following-up consistently using multiple sources (phone, sms, email, mailers, drop-bys).
• Customer Experience: Provide an A experience for everyone you interact with.
• Reputation Development: # of 5-star reviews. Do The Right Thing. Be fair, be tough, be loved.

REQUIREMENTS: The Skills, Character & Experience we are Looking for

• Leasing Experience: Minimum of 2 years of high-volume leasing experience.
• Top Level Producer: Must be confident and stand out as a top producer.
• Proactive Mindset: Strong drive towards action and follow-up without hesitation to pick up the phone and speak to someone.
• Dealmaker's Determination: Driven to create the win-win and overcome objections.
• Athlete’s Mindset: Competitive nature in a fast-paced sales environment. You hunger to win, and burn when you don’t. You get knocked down, and get right back after it. Always driven to improve.
• True Grit: You never hesitate to tackle challenges hands-on. You persevere when others fail.
• Technology is your tool: Confident computer and software skills always searching for ways to leverage technology and systems to become more efficient.

Additional requirements…

• Strong social and communication skills.
• Ability to handle a high volume of in-bound & out-bound phone calls and emails.
• Knowledge of Milwaukee and the local neighborhoods.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Strong Time Management and Organizational Skills.
• Discipline to work independently.
• Reliable means of transportation.
• Obtain Leasing Certification within 6 months.

Job Type: 100% Performance Based to start

This Company Describes Its Culture as:

• Aggressive -- competitive and growth-oriented
• Outcome-oriented -- results-focused with strong performance culture
• Team-oriented -- cooperative and collaborative

CERTIFICATION (CALP)

This course is designed for Leasing professionals to learn professionalism, teamwork, relevant laws, effective sales processes, virtual leasing and market analysis, all with the goal of developing the skills one needs to successfully bring in and retain residents. Engaging videos and lively discussions help to bring the key points to life.

To earn the CALP credential, candidates must complete the following:

• Minimum of six months of onsite property management experience in a leasing role (Experience can be obtained while taking the course; you will receive a provisional certificate and reimbursement once this requirement is met.)
• Successful completion of seven CALP courses
• Successful completion of the CALP examination within six months of declaring candidacy

The CALP Online credential contains the following individual course modules:

• Bringing in New Residents: Be Prepared
• Marketing and Maintaining Your Community
• Why Your Competition Matters
• Relevant Laws and How to Apply Them
• The Sales Process and Building Relationships
• Effectively Meeting the Needs of Current Residents
• Market Analysis for Leasing Professionals

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Do you have reliable means of transportation to travel to multiple worksites?
• Do you have access to a reliable computer and internet connection necessary to perform in remote working environments?
• Are you currently residing in the Greater Milwaukee Area?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Property Management: 1 year (Required)
• Residential Leasing: 2 years (Required)
• Direct sales: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Milwaukee, WI 53203: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Milwaukee, WI 53203

Salary : $30,000 - $75,000