Leasing Agent

Tarantino Properties Inc•Houston, TX

3h•Onsite

About The Position

Gateway on Cullen is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Leasing Agent for our Student Housing community located in Houston, TX. Tarantino Properties is a full-service real estate company specializing in income producing real estate. Founded in 1980, our company provides a full complement of property management, brokerage, leasing and renovation services for commercial, residential and senior living properties throughout the United States. Tarantino currently manages over $2 Billion in real estate assets.

Requirements

Previous leasing, sales, customer service, hospitality, student housing, or multifamily experience preferred
Strong communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to connect with prospective residents and parents
Comfortable conducting property tours and confidently overcoming objections to close leases
Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Experience managing leads, follow-up activity, and maintaining accurate CRM/property management records
Strong understanding of social media platforms including Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook with the ability to create engaging content and support leasing campaigns
Comfortable appearing in videos and participating in on-site marketing initiatives and resident events
Ability to analyze traffic, leasing activity, and conversion opportunities to improve results
Professional written and verbal communication skills
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently while contributing to a team environment
Comfortable working weekends and flexible hours during peak leasing periods
Proficient with Microsoft Office and willingness to learn property management software (Entrata experience preferred)
Ability to maintain a positive resident and prospect experience while handling questions and concerns professionally
Reliable transportation and ability to support outreach, campus engagement, and local marketing efforts as needed

Nice To Haves

Competitive mindset with a focus on occupancy goals
Energetic and comfortable engaging with students daily
Strong social media presence and awareness of current trends
Event planning and grassroots marketing experience preferred
Ability to move quickly while maintaining resident experience and brand standards

Responsibilities

Conduct property tours to future residents and visitors
Use and create promotional items and technology to communicate with potential prospects and generate revenue
Build relationships with prospective and future residents to ensure satisfaction and finalize decisions to lease and/or renew
Generate leads by conducting effective follow up on the phone & through email
Provide exceptional and consistent customer service to our residents & prospects
Develop marketing plans with the goal to sustain occupancy as well as staying informed about the current market