WC Smith has an immediate need for an experienced Leasing Consultant to join Washington View Apartments in Southeast DC. As a Leasing Consultant, you will maintain a high level of customer service and have excellent communication skills. Leasing Consultants at William C Smith require significant interaction with residents and prospective residents on a regular basis.
The schedule for this role is:
Monday to Friday - 8:00AM - 5PM
You will also be expected to work two Saturdays a month. The hours are 10:00AM - 2:00PM.
#NowHiring PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: •Prepare and process rental applications and lease packages for review and approval by manager;
•Enter data pertaining to potential residents into the computer as instructed;
•Collect and log monies from prospects and future residents;
•Tour prospects through model apartments or market ready units;
•Respond to phone inquiries and provide rental information;
•Maintain communication with approved applicants;
•Shop competition through phone calls and visits on a regular basis;
•Prepare weekly and monthly reports as instructed by management;
•Inspects apartments to ensure move in status;
•Greet all prospects and residents that enter the rental office;
•Assess housing needs of prospective residents;
•Conduct all leasing activity in strict accordance with Section 8, Tax Credit and Fair Housing Guidelines;
•Obtain knowledge of the community in order to overcome prospect objections and then lease apartments;
•Provide and produce marketing flyers to be distributed as instructed;
•Maintain an advertising binder of all ads for the community and the competition, alert management of special offers the competitors may be advertising.
EXPERIENCE: •At least two years of experience in residential leasing with a proven track record for effective closing
•Outstanding customer service orientation
•Experience working in fast pace environments preferred
•Tax credit experience is a plus
•Ability to work alternating weekends
•Superb communication and interpersonal skills
•Professional appearance and demeanor
•Excellent organizational skills
•High degree of energy and motivation
•Proficiency with MS Office applications (Outlook, Word, and Excel), as well as property management software
BENEFITS:
•Health Insurance
•Dental Insurance
•Vision Insurance
•401k Plan with company match
•Ten paid holidays
•Commuter Benefits
•Employee Assistance Program

About WC Smith WC Smith is a leading multidisciplinary real estate company firmly grounded in the District of Columbia. We have provided integrated real estate services to the DC metropolitan area for over 50 years, developing and managing a portfolio in excess of 10,000 units of residential real estate. Founded in 1968, WC Smith has built a reputation as one of the most capable and respected property management and development organizations in the area.

What sets WC Smith apart from other firms is our holistic approach to community building. We believe it takes more than attractive housing and office buildings to sustain neighborhoods, and over the past 50 years we have developed a successful model for creating and maintaining healthy communities. Our projects uniquely combine the city's long-term vision for growth with our residents' vision for how a community best serves their needs and desires. We are committed to the viability and sustainability of the neighborhoods we create and to the well-being of the people who live there inhabit them.
We are looking for self-starters and go-getters who demonstrate the resourcefulness, enthusiasm, and relationship building skills essential to offering the best level of service and communication to clients and team members.

WC Smith is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. Employment decisions are made based on business needs, qualifications, and merit. If you need assistance or accommodation, you may reach us at careers@wcsmith.com or 202-465-7075.

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