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Leasing Agent

Leasing Agent

Real Estate EquitiesSaint Paul, MN, US
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Job Description

Job Description

Title : Leasing Agent

Job Classification : Non-Exempt

Reports To : Property Manager

Real Estate Equities is looking for a Leasing Agent to join our team!

Purpose : Take ownership of leasing apartments to continually maintain a competitive occupancy for the community in the marketplace.

What We Offer :

  • Compensation : $20.00 - $22.00 per hour, plus commissions
  • Generous Paid Time Off : 10 Paid Holidays + 16 Days of PTO / Sick Time
  • Health Benefits : Medical, Dental, Vision
  • 401(k) with Up to 4% Match
  • Employer-Paid Insurance : Life, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability
  • Professional Development Opportunities

Job Duties and Responsibilities :

  • Meet or exceed budgeted occupancy requirements by :

    • Creating a positive prospect experience.

  • Managing Knock leasing platform by following up with leads and keeping a consistent engagement score of 85% or higher.
  • Scheduling tours, showing apartments and follow up with prospects.
  • Respond to leasing inquiries via email, if applicable.
  • Process prospect background check.
  • Ensure prospect meets or exceeds Company screening requirements.
  • Process paperwork required to determine household eligibility for affordable housing programs.
  • Process resident applications and follow up with residents to get necessary paperwork to lease and or renew resident leases.
  • Complete a monthly pricing analysis of competitive buildings to optimize pricing and promotions.
  • Provide residents and applicants with exceptional customer service and foster good resident relations.
  • Report any issues with vacant apartments that would deter the ability to rent.
  • Guide residents to the appropriate staff member to address issues. You may address if the above items are complete.
  • Attend Compliance training in person at corporate office, via video conference or provided by a vendor.
  • Attend regularly held training and meetings as necessary.
  • Participate in resident activities and outreach programs.
  • Be a valuable part of an effective on-site team.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

    • Position Requirements :

  • Previous leasing or related sales experience preferred.
  • Yardi experience preferred.
  • Knock experience preferred.
  • Previous affordable housing experience with Section 8, LITHC and Tax Credit preferred.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
  • Excellent organizational skills and the ability to multi-task / meet deadlines.
  • Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
  • Maintain a professional office environment and treat fellow coworkers and residents with respect.
  • Ability to understand and follow instructions.
  • Knowledge of Fair Housing Laws and the ability to apply them in your daily interactions with residents, applicants, and prospects.
  • Consistently follow, enforce and support Company screening criteria as required by the Fair Housing Laws and Company.

    • Physical Requirements :

  • Ability to sit for long periods of time at a computer.
  • Ability to lift up to 10 pounds.
  • Ability to twist, turn, bend, stoop and walk up and down stairs as necessary.

    • Monday thru Friday some nights and weekends as necessary.

    Full Time : 40 hours

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    Leasing Agent • Saint Paul, MN, US