Leasing Agent

Description

Job Overview :

As a Leasing Agent, you will be responsible for lease administration for of a portfolio of affordable multifamily rental properties in the Bronx and Queens neighborhoods of New York.

The job duties listed are typical examples of the work performed by positions in this job classification. Not all duties assigned to every position are included, nor is it expected that all positions will be assigned every duty.

Your Responsibilities :

• Leasing agent for portfolio of affordable rental buildings.
• Responsible for coordinating the property’s marketing, leasing, management of waitklist, and renewal strategies
• Performs all sales and leasing activities to achieve the community’s revenue and occupancy goals by greeting and qualifying prospects, conducting community tours and showing apartments, processing applications, tenant screening, and preparing the lease.
• Stays informed about current market and competitor conditions
• Implements, with the oversight of the General Manager, short- and long-term marketing plans and goals to sustain occupancy
• Designs and executes marketing activities to create and drive traffic to the community.
• Uses the on-site property management software (OnSite, Yardi, etc.)
• Track apartment availability, record traffic and leasing activities, manage resident and prospect data about existing and future residents
• Ensures that the property and show units meet Best Practice standards for show quality by daily inspecting the leasing tour.
• Follow-up with prospects and new residents to ensure closing ratios and move-in standards are always maintained.
• If needed, performs activities in support of the property’s lease renewal program by preparing lease renewal letters and packages for residents, meeting with and contacting renewing residents, and ensuring that lease renewal documents are signed and implemented on time
• Responds quickly and courteously to resident and client / owner concerns and questions, and takes prompt action to solve problems and / or document and convey resident or other requests to the appropriate individual(s)
• Assist in processing applications and certify household eligibility in accordance with LIHTC guidelines, HUD, HPD, HDC and other regulatory agencies.
• Assist with completing tasks required for compliance with affordable housing, HPD, and LIHTC requirements.

Skills & Qualifications :

What We Offer :

As a full-time non-exempt associate, you will be eligible for full comprehensive benefits to include your choice of multiple medical plans, dental, vision, life insurance, short term disability, legal, and identity theft. You will also be eligible for company paid life insurance, long term disability, and benefits from our employee assistance program. In addition, you will be eligible for paid time off, paid holidays, and a 401k with company match.

Compensation :

$ 29.00 - $ 31.25 / hour

Disclaimer Statement

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. This is not an all-inclusive job description; therefore, management has the right to assign or reassign schedules, duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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