Leasing Consultant

Job Summary

Position at Westview Real Estate

Our property management firm needs to fill an opening for the position of Leasing Consultant. We manage properties throughout Bellingham, totaling approximately 600 units. As a Leasing Consultant, you will become the public face of our company and the key liaison between the management office and our current and prospective renters. We’re looking for a friendly, outgoing individual with a professional appearance who has previous sales and management experience and can offer competent service to our renters. You will need to maintain a cool and professional demeanor in some high-stress situations and be comfortable enforcing application and lease policies. You will work with another leasing consultant and answer directly to the Property Manager.

Responsibilities and Duties

Schedule:

• Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm
• There is little opportunity for time off during the turnover season, which lasts from mid-April to early-September.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for duties, including but not limited to, answering phones, greeting potential clients and residents, scheduling appointments, filing, and other general office duties as assigned
• Greet, assist, and lease apartments (and conduct showings as needed) to prospective residents who walk-in, phone or email
• Collect application fees, security deposits and rent payments and facilitate bank deposits
• Accept and process required application information from prospective residents
• Assist in creating lease documents as needed
• Assist Property Manager in coordinating maintenance and repairs, and facilitate the move-in, move-out process for residents
• Provide administrative assistance to Property Managers and CEO as needed
• Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications and Skills

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum 2 years of experience in multi-family housing, sales or customer service field; managerial experience preferred
• Must have good computer skills and be able to navigate software (MS Office, Buildium and AuthentiSign experience a plus)
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Be able to provide great customer service to our residents
• Punctuality and attendance are paramount to this role. There is little opportunity for time-off during our turnover season (mid-April through mid- September)

Benefits

*For permanent, full-time employees

• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance after 90-day probationary period

Please include cover letter along with resume.

Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply
• Only full-time employees eligible

Communication method(s) used:

• Email
• Phone
• Chat
• In person

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Property Management: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Bellingham, WA 98225: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $25