Leasing Consultant

Fortis Property Management • Fort Myers, FL

21d • Onsite

About The Position

Help people find their new homes! Your main focus as a leasing consultant here at insert property name is to lease apartments while achieving the highest effective rent level. Executing leases triggers our competitive commission and bonus structure. Most importantly, our property management philosophy is maintaining strong customer service and resident satisfaction, which starts with each and every leasing consultant on the Fortis team. No experience with property or leasing? No problem. You have more skills than you know! We pride ourselves in utilizing diverse employment backgrounds to equip our team with as many different perspectives as possible. Often, successful leasing agents were once successful waiters/waitresses, customer service representatives, floor workers at big box stores, and call center employees. Fortis is here to help you pursue your employment goals.

Requirements

• Ability to successfully interact with people
• Organizational skills
• Proficiency with property management software (Yardi, RealPage, MRI, AppFolio)
• Computer skills to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
• Strong communication skills both orally and written
• Good decision-making ability
• Proficient sales skills
• Professional image

Nice To Haves

• Prior leasing/sales experience is preferred
• Proficiency in social media preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist in the community's goal to effectively and efficiently lease the property, while also promoting excellence in resident care and service.
• Work alongside a team of leasing agents in the office and maintenance technicians, groundskeepers, and a maintenance supervisor on your property, all under the direction of your property/community manager.
• Marketing
• Show apartments
• Provide information to prospects via telephone and personal visits
• Accurately quote prices
• Follow up on all prospects
• Thorough knowledge of the immediate market and all comparable properties
• Thorough knowledge of the surrounding community
• Ensure all necessary application paperwork is obtained from prospects
• Provide superior customer service
• Collect money (deposits, rents, etc.)
• Prepare and review leases for accuracy
• Maintain effective and aggressive lease renewal program
• Inspect apartments for readiness
• Adherence to and proper implementation of all Fortis Properties Management policies and procedures
• Distribute move-in packages
• Knowledge of and adherence to Fair Housing policies and procedures
• Knowledge of and adherence to ADA policies and procedures
• Other duties as needed or required

Benefits

• Competitive commission and bonus structure
• Guaranteed paid time off
• Employee rental discounts on our properties
• Promote internal advancement
• Paid Time Off
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401(K)
• Referral Program
• Rent Discounts (where applicable)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed