Leasing Agent

Mainstreet Equity Corp•Edmonton, AB

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the Regional Manager, the Leasing Agent is responsible for generating quality leads for prospective tenants to fill our vacancies. The successful candidate will also be required to perform all related administrative tasks and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Must have experience in apartment leasing
Must possess a valid driver's license and reliable vehicle to use at work
Comfortable in interacting with a variety of people on a daily basis
Exceptional planning and organisation skills
Strong communicator with the ability to build excellent relationships with customers
Above average problem solving, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
Willing to work on any 5 consecutive days in the week which may include Saturdays or Sundays, month ends and beginning of months
Able to effectively manage time and resources to ensure deadlines are met
Must successfully complete a security clearance
Must possess a valid driver's license and reliable vehicle to use at work

Nice To Haves

Experience in sales/ customer service an asset
Experience or knowledge of Yardi software will be an asset
Familiarity with the Residential Tenancy Act and building systems an asset

Responsibilities

Receiving and handling inquiries for leasing from prospective customers, provide information on all aspects of properties
Lease suites with goals in mind to achieve high occupancy rates of the properties
Determine the needs, living standards and economic viability of prospect customers
Present properties and amenities in a positive manner to prospective tenants
Schedule appointments for showing; present the available apartments in a friendly and knowledgeable fashion
Represent the company in a professional manner
Negotiate leasing terms and conditions and gather required information to close deals
Submit applications to head office and related paperwork as required for approval
Ensure all paperwork and move-ins are completed properly
Monitoring of branding- inspect properties periodically to ensure proper maintenance, check cleanliness and maintenance of building, report condition of all vacant suites available for rent
Complete vacancy reports, provide report of the suites shown or to be shown
Required to work 40 hours per week, due to the nature of the business, the Leasing Agent must work on the first day and last day of every month
Required to balance time between the field (showing suites etc.) and the office (admin/paperwork)
Other relevant duties as assigned by the Regional Manager.