Leasing Agent - Student Housing

Tarantino Properties Inc•Waco, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Green at Waco Apartments is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Leasing Agent for its student housing community in Waco, Texas. The role focuses on leasing and renewing apartments, building relationships with prospective and future residents, supporting occupancy goals, and delivering consistent customer service. The Leasing Agent also contributes to marketing efforts through social media, outreach, property tours, resident events, and follow-up with prospective residents.

Requirements

Previous leasing, sales, customer service, hospitality, student housing, or multifamily experience is preferred.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills, including the ability to connect with prospective residents and parents.
Comfort conducting property tours and confidently overcoming objections to close leases.
Strong organization and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Experience managing leads and follow-up activity and maintaining accurate CRM or property management records.
Understanding of Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook, with the ability to create engaging content and support leasing campaigns.
Comfort 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-motivation and ability to work independently while contributing to a team.
Comfort working weekends and flexible hours during peak leasing periods.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and willingness to learn property management software.
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 as needed.
Competitive mindset focused on occupancy goals.
Energetic and comfortable engaging with students daily.
Strong social media presence and awareness of current trends.
Ability to move quickly while maintaining resident experience and brand standards.

Nice To Haves

Entrata experience preferred.
Event planning and grassroots marketing experience preferred.
Previous leasing, sales, customer service, hospitality, student housing, or multifamily experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct property tours for prospective residents and visitors.
Use and create promotional materials and technology to communicate with prospects and generate revenue.
Build relationships with prospective and future residents, support their satisfaction, and help finalize lease and renewal decisions.
Generate leads through effective phone and email follow-up.
Provide exceptional, consistent customer service to residents and prospects.
Develop marketing plans to sustain occupancy and stay informed about the current market.
Support on-site marketing initiatives, resident events, campus engagement, and local outreach as needed.
Create engaging social media content and support leasing campaigns.
Review traffic, leasing activity, and conversion opportunities to improve results.