Community Leasing Specialist
About The Position
We are seeking a Leasing Specialist to join our team at Atrium to work on-site at one of our apartment communities in Gainesville. This job is for YOU if: You're an ambitious people-person who's looking to start your career with a company that offers strong career growth, training, and a fun and collaborative team-culture. You're a current Leaser or Assistant Property Manager with a strong track record who's looking for a company to help you take your career to the next level. You're looking to take your experience in LIHTC or student housing to a conventional, market-rate community. If you said yes to any or all of these, then THIS is the opportunity you've been waiting for!
Requirements
- Reliable transportation
- Excellent communication skills & great attention to detail
- Commitment to work Saturdays (flex time provided; 5 day work week)
- Desire to work as a team with ability to work independently on occasion
- Strong computer skills: Microsoft Office, Email, Gmail/Google Workspace, and social media as it pertains to marketing of community
- High school diploma (some college preferred)
Nice To Haves
- 6+ months experience leasing at an apartment community
- Experience with property management software (Appfolio, Yardi, Tenant Turner, Knock, Property Meld, etc)
- Real estate license is a nice to have
- Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) is a big plus.
Responsibilities
- Have complete knowledge of the apartment community and competition in the area
- Maintain daily traffic logs, phone logs, and follow-up
- Greet customers and tour apartment community while listening to and focusing on customer’s preferences
- Demonstrate amenities, apartment homes, pricing, and close leases
- Process incoming lease applications, run credit verifications, track all prospective tenants, and follow up on all leads
- Maintain an acceptable closing ratio as directed by Property Manager
- Prepare lease documentation and conduct lease signings
- Coordinate all move-ins, move-outs, transfers and lease renewals to achieve maximum occupancy and resident retention
- Minimize vacancy loss by securing leases within 5 business days of move-out
- Generate prospect traffic through marketing efforts: community outreach, resident referrals, and property tours
- Shop the competition and assist with preparation of leasing reports and sales and marketing plans
- Assist Property Manager in achieving net operating income and occupancy goals
- Act in accordance with all fair housing laws
Benefits
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
- 3+ weeks of PTO plus Paid Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability Provided
- 401K + company match options - no vesting period!
- Flex and Dependent Savings Account
- Flexible Schedule
- Competitive Bonus and Commission structure
- Fun company and community events throughout the year!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
