A leasing agent acts as a landlord for property owners and assists them in leasing their properties to prospective tenants. It is their duty to present properties and amenities graciously to the prospective tenants. Leasing agents need to hunt potential clients, turning them into actual buyers and achieving high occupancy rates. The responsibilities of a leasing agent includes advertising property using social media and through other promotions, determining the need and economic viability of prospect customers, confirming personal references, updating details of prospective and existing landlords and tenants into system, informing maintenance staff about issues, screening prospective tenants ensuring they fulfill eligibility requirements, completing lease application and verifying the application form, informing updates to the prospective tenants, inspecting properties when tenants vacate, negotiating lease terms and conditions, providing right information to tenants and addressing complaints, maintaining documentation effectively, and accepting rent payments, security deposits, and other fees. A Leasing agent needs to be a graduate with more than 3 years of experience in a similar position. They should have excellent knowledge about the real estate industry and property management. The agent must possess strong people skills and outstanding communication skills. He should be ready to work for extended hours.
Leasing Agent Resume
Name: Charles Adams
Address: 188 Harrison Street, Chicago, Illinois
Phone: 312 – 543-716
Email: [email protected]
Current Job: Leasing Agent, Sterling Properties, Chicago, IL
Objective:
Result oriented, dynamic and licensed certified leasing agent with more than 6 years of experience and proven track record handling property owners and tenants professionally. Proven history of developing marketing strategies and leveraging online sources to meet occupancy rate goals. Detail-oriented, well organized and able to handle multiple projects.
Skills:
- Excellent communication skill and active listener
- Able to maintain effective interpersonal relationship
- Skilled and knowledgeable about various sale techniques
- Detail-oriented and can adjust priorities on a daily basis
- Proficient in property management software and CRM
- Organized and efficient multitasker
- AA in business administration and certified national apartment leasing professional
Work Experience
Leasing Agent, Sterling Properties, Chicago, IL ( 2016 – present )
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assisting management with resident relations
- Maintaining a relationship with industry brokers
- Leasing, closing and moving in process with new residents
- Overseeing marketing campaigns and monitoring traffic results
- Updating websites and marketing sites
Leasing Agent, North Town Towers, Chicago, IL (2014 – 2016 )
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Coordinated with move-in and move-out, communicated with the tenant to achieve maximum satisfaction
- Submitted work order request to the maintenance department
- Followed up maintenance process with residents
- Negotiated vendor contract for various community services
Leasing Agent, Dream Holdings Inc., Chicago, IL (2012 – 2014 )
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Secured lease agreement from qualified applicants
- Verified applications in a timely manner and helped lessees during move-in
- Welcomed new occupants and explained to them about occupancy policies
- Prepared approval notification for qualified applicants
Education:
Leasing Agent Pre-Leasing Course – Realtors Real Estate School, Chicago, IL
Bachelor Degree in Business Administration – University of Illinois, Chicago, IL
High School: Mary Hill High School, Chicago, IL
Reference:
Jeffry Archer, Leasing Agent, Dream Holdings Inc., Chicago, IL
Personal Information:
- Civil Status: Married
- Date of Birth: 18/7/1999
- Hobbies: Playing volleyball and caroms
