Full Time Leasing Consultant
Job Summary
JOB PURPOSE:
Each LeasingConsultanthas primary marketing responsibility as it pertains tointerfacingwith prospective residentsatthe community handling day-to-day issues with current residents and coordinating the renewals of existing this position LeasingConsultantsare the communitys most important personnel as they candeterminehow well a community does ina very competitivemarketplace. Specific training forLeasingConsultantscenters on Fair Housing closing techniques and overcoming objections.
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Will always include those specifically assigned by the immediate supervisor.
Provideexcellent service to all residents prospectsand visitors to the community.
Effectively lease apartmentsin accordance withoccupancy goals.
Follow Fair Housing Standards in all dealings with prospects and residents.
Conduct outside marketing under the direction of the Assistant Manager and the Community Manager.
Conduct the application review for each lease including credit and income verifications and background checks.
Complete lease paperwork and files for each resident to include the lease all addendums and other proper documentation and signatures.
Ensure the condition of leased apartments prior to move-in including a final inspection.
Follow up with residents throughout their lease terms promote the annual renewal campaign for the community manage lease renewals and complete lease documents.
Complete all tasks necessary to successfullyoperatethe leasing office.
Specific Responsibilities:
Daily/Weekly:
Daily Opening and Closing Procedures: Perform a daily marketing inspection including the check of the model the condition of the leasing path and amenities areas. Pick up trashwhile carryinga trash bag and sparkle kit.
Answer all phone calls emails and voicemails that come in throughout the day.
Signage Inspection: Inspect bootlegs banners balloonsand brochures.
Leasing Office/Clubroom Appearance: Vacuum and clean clubroom as needed if not performed by housekeeper.
Refreshments: Prepare cookies or restock candy beverages and coffee each morning. Notify Community Manager when supplies are needed.
Leasing:Greet prospects and showapartmentsandcoordinate the leasing process. Review applications from applicants andprovideinformation to Assistant Community Manager for verification.
Leads:MaintainGuest Cards andmaintainleasing notebook. Follow-up on all traffic with a Thank Youemailthe same day as their visit and a phone call within 24 hours of their allLeadson a weekly basis and ensure that they are complete with notes on follow-up communication.
Applications: Enter prospect information intoEntrataas directed by Assistant Community Manager. Follow up with applicant to retrieve any incomplete information.
Lease Files: OnceLeasefile is complete and all signatures have been provided ensure that a completed lease file isforwardedtoAssistantCommunity Manager for review and approval. Once approved send a copy toresidentand file lease properly.
Work Orders: In conjunction withMaintenance Team enter work orders follow-up call if work cannot be completed within 24 hours. File work orders. Notify Community Manager of problems.
Renewals:complete renewal efforttasksas necessary.
Monthly/On-Going:
Leads: Leads and Applicants in Entrata are up to date.
Outside Marketing: Conduct outside marketing under the direction of the Assistant Manager and Community Manager.
Audit: Complete audits of lease files andEntratadata as instructed by the Assistant Manager and Community Manager.
Market Knowledge: Stay up to date with competitor rental rates features and specials to effectively overcome objections while marketing apartments to prospective residents.
TURN:
Roommate Matching: AssistAssistant Community Manager with roommate matching processes and communication.
Move-In Communication: Communicate to Assistant Manager and to the Maintenance Supervisor any resident requests or issues during theTurnprocess.
Move-In Process: Coordinate Move-In process with new addition to completing lease packet at time of move-in:
Enter gate codes distribute parking decals.
Obtain utility hook-up verification from resident (or no mail key).
Forward Water submetering hook-up sheet to Assistant Community Manager for processing (if property submeters).
Confirm Resident Contact Information & Demographics inEntrata
QUALIFICATIONS:
Professional and enthusiastic demeanor resulting from sales leasing marketingandcustomer service experience.
Able todemonstratea positive attitude and toenthusiastically and effectively communicate the benefits of the apartment communityto prospective students their parents and University personnel.
Excellent customer service salesand negotiation skills.
Good communicationand listening skills.
Able to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees oforganization.
Able to read and understand lease documents.
Able to be an effective team player and interact well with others.
Organized anddetail oriented.
Patient even-tempered and works well under pressure.
Able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules legal correspondence and procedure manuals.
Able towriteroutine reports and correspondence.
Able to add subtract multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers common fractions and decimals. Able to compute rate ratio percentage discounts and pro-rations.
Able to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructionsfurnishedin written oral or diagram form.
Effective time management skills.
Able tomaintainconfidentiality.
Able to follow directions from a supervisor.
Able to understand and follow posted work rules and procedures.
Able to accept constructive criticism.
Able to work weekends or overtime as job requires.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelors Degree preferred; or High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
OTHER AND/OR PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Knowledgeable in Microsoft Word and Excel.
Knowledge inEntratapreferred.
CERTIFICATES LICENSES REGISTRATIONS:
None
JOB PERFORMANCE AND SUCCESS FACTOR REQUIREMENTS:(These are the quantitative and qualitative measures that this role will be evaluated and held accountable for).
Cooperation Influence Teamwork & Business Relationships 25%
Collaboration & Teamwork 20%
Cooperation 20%
Customer Service 20%
Influence 20%
Internal/External Relationships 20%
Decision Making/Initiative 25%
Analytical & Problem Solving 16.67%
Decisive 16.67%
Practical Judgment 16.67%
Action-Oriented 16.67%
Confidence & Risk Taking 16.67%
Effort & Self Development 16.67%
Job Knowledge and/or Job Specific Skills 25%
Job Knowledge 16.67%
Multi-Tasking 16.67%
Reporting 16.67%
Work Quality 16.67%
Work Quantity 16.67%
Creativity & Productivity 16.67%
Professional/Technical/Communication Skills 25%
Ethics & Values 14.29%
Integrity 14.29%
Perseverance& Determination 14.29%
Reliability & Punctuality 14.29%
Time Management 14.29%
Approachability & Composure 14.29%
Verbal & Written Communication 14.29%
WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Check () one or more of the following that best describes the environment and types of exposures of the job:
XOffice environment XOutdoors environment
Mechanical facility XChanging weather conditions
Toxic or caustic chemicals Odors or fumes
Electrical current Loud machine/Equipment noise
Above ground level Confining spaces
Physical Demands:
Over 2/3 Time | Between 1/3 and 2/3 | Under 1/3 |
Walking | X | |
Sitting | X | |
Standing | X | |
Climb or balance | X | |
Lifting under 10 lbs. | X | |
Lifting over 10 lbs. | X | |
Reach with hands & arms | X | |
Stoop kneel crouch or crawl | X | |
Talk or hear X | ||
Travel Outside the area | X |
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
Does this job have supervisory responsibilitiesNo
Required Experience:
Junior IC
About Company
University Partners is an integrated real estate firm specializing in the investment, development, construction, and management of high-quality communities.