Leasing Agent (Part Time)

Capstone Careers•Nederland, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Leasing Agent performs sales and leasing activities to help achieve the community’s revenue and occupancy goals. The role includes greeting and qualifying prospects, conducting community tours, processing applications and screening checks, preparing lease and move-in documents, and supporting smooth move-ins and lease signings. The agent helps keep apartments and community areas ready for tours and move-ins, monitors market and competitor conditions, and develops and carries out marketing activities to attract prospective residents and sustain occupancy. The role also uses on-site property management software to track availability, prospect and resident information, traffic, and leasing activity. The Leasing Agent follows up with prospects and new residents, supports lease renewals, and responds promptly and courteously to resident and client/owner concerns. The position requires two years of multifamily leasing experience and tax credit experience. Weekends are required. Continued employment following an offer is contingent on satisfactory criminal history and drug screening results.

Requirements

Two years of leasing experience in the multifamily industry.
Tax credit experience.
Solid sales and customer service skills.
Ability to work well in a team environment.
Active listening skills and willingness to learn.
Attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
Good organizational and time management skills.
Strong computer skills.
Availability to work weekends.
Satisfactory criminal history and drug screening results as a condition of continued employment following an offer.

Responsibilities

Greet and qualify prospective residents; conduct community tours and show apartments.
Process applications, credit screening, and criminal background checks; prepare lease and move-in packages and support lease signings and move-ins.
Inspect apartments before move-in and coordinate outstanding work with the maintenance team.
Monitor market and competitor conditions and develop and implement short- and long-term marketing plans to sustain occupancy.
Design and carry out marketing activities, including resident referral and employer outreach programs and internet marketing.
Use on-site property management software to track apartment availability, leasing activity, traffic, and resident and prospect information.
Inspect marketing corridors and leasing tours, communicate maintenance and upkeep needs, and ensure show units, amenities, and the leasing office are ready for daily leasing activities.
Follow up with prospects and new residents through email, notes, cards, calls, or other contacts to support leasing and renewal decisions.
Support the lease renewal program by preparing renewal documents, contacting residents in advance of move-out dates, and ensuring documents are signed and implemented on time.
Respond to resident and client/owner questions and concerns, resolve problems where possible, and convey requests to appropriate individuals.
Promote a positive image of the apartment community and management company.