Introduction:
A leasing consultant needs to undertake the leasing task on the behalf of property owners. The candidate needs to effectively explore the market to identify opportunities. The job duties of a leasing consultant include introducing apartments and other properties to prospective clients in a persuasive manner, assisting residential landlords in finding suitable tenants, advertising unoccupied properties through various media and advertising techniques, providing detailed information about various features of properties, assessing clients requirement and financial prosperity to show personalized presentation, demonstrate application information and references, negotiate leasing terms and complete agreements, remain updated about property market status, ensure proper maintenance and inspect various properties periodically. The candidate needs to have proven experience in a similar field and must have good knowledge about leasing rules and regulations. The ideal candidate should have experience in sales and should provide the best class service to clients.
Leasing Consultant Job Titles:
- Leasing Consultant (Part-Time)
- Leasing Consultant
- Senior Leasing Consultant
- Apartment Leasing Consultant
- Leasing Sales Consultant
Leasing Consultant Job Summary:
We are looking to hire a successful candidate who has a degree and enough experience in the property management industry. As a leasing agent, you need to create a sense of community for current and prospective residents. You are responsible for providing exceptional customer service and using your sales skills to convert property tours to leases. Consider the role as the first line of defense for the property manager. The position reports to the property manager and requires strong attention to detail and the ability to follow directions. The job duties include answering calls, maintaining organized and proper filing system, greet prospective residents and work with current residents to resolve the concern and submit service requests, oversee and assure accurate completion of the application and lease paperwork, adhere to a marketing campaign as needed, tour the community and vacant apartment homes, knowledge of community floor plans, must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, accept rental payment and understand apartment association lease and contracted credit report application.
Leasing Consultant Responsibilities and Duties:
- Rent property and apartments to potential residents
- Respond to potential clients inquiries and use standard sales techniques to encourage community visit
- Contact potential residents and determine the availability of a preferred unit
- Maintain resident and property files
- Exhibit and lease vacant apartments
- Extend excellent customer service to residents and their related activities
- Implement lease renewal procedures to retain residents
Leasing Consultant Skills and Qualification:
- Bachelor degree in property management or similar
- Must possess a minimum of 3 years of experience in property management
- Great knowledge about leasing rules and regulations
- Proven track record of successful sales
- Basic understanding of MS office
- Great presentation and negotiation skill
- Well versed in marketing and sales techniques
- Customer-focused approach
- Able to build rapport with clients
- Able to work on weekends
- Friendly, energetic and people skill
- High energy, motivated and hardworking
- Strong verbal and oral communication skills
- Self-motivated and strong analytical skills
- Attention to detail, prioritization skill, and time management
- Motivational and communication skill