Leasing Agent

Real Estate Equities•Coon Rapids, MN

7d•$20 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Real Estate Equities is hiring a Leasing Agent! Join our team at Ames Lake Neighborhood building community located in Saint Paul, MN. The purpose of this role is to take ownership of leasing apartments to continually maintain a competitive occupancy for the community in the marketplace.

Requirements

Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Excellent organizational skills and the ability to multi-task/meet deadlines.
Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
Maintain professional office environment and treat fellow coworkers and residents with respect.
Ability to understand and follow instructions.
Knowledge of Fair Housing Laws and the ability to apply them in your daily interactions with residents, applicants, and prospects.
Consistently follow, enforce and support Company screening criteria as required by the Fair Housing Laws and Company.

Nice To Haves

1-3 Years previous leasing or related sales experience preferred.
Yardi experience preferred.
Knock experience preferred.
Previous affordable housing experience with Section 8, Section 42, LITHC and Tax Credit preferred.

Responsibilities

Meet or exceed budgeted occupancy requirements by creating a positive prospect experience.
Manage Knock leasing platform by following up with leads and keeping a consistent engagement score of 85% or higher.
Schedule tours, show apartments and follow up with prospects.
Respond to leasing inquiries via email, if applicable.
Process prospect background checks and ensure prospects meet or exceed Company screening requirements.
Process paperwork required to determine household eligibility for affordable housing programs.
Process resident applications and follow up with residents to get necessary paperwork to lease and/or renew resident leases.
Complete a monthly pricing analysis of competitive buildings to optimize pricing and promotions.
Provide residents and applicants with exceptional customer service and foster good resident relations.
Report any issues with vacant apartments that would deter the ability to rent.
Guide residents to the appropriate staff member to address issues.
Attend Compliance training in person at corporate office, via video conference or provided by a vendor.
Attend regularly held training and meetings as necessary.
Participate in resident activities and outreach programs.
Be a valuable part of an effective on-site team.
Perform other duties as assigned.