Leasing Consultant

Coastal Ridge•Gainesville, FL

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Leasing Consultant contributes to leasing efforts and day-to-day resident interactions at Lyon's Corner off-campus apartments and townhomes in Gainesville, Florida. The role creates positive experiences for prospective and current residents while pursuing individual and team leasing goals. This is a full-time, non-exempt position reporting to the Property Manager. Lyon's Corner offers furnished 2-, 3-, 4-, and 5-bedroom student apartments near the University of Florida, with in-unit washers and dryers, a living-room TV, equipped kitchens with high-end finishes and stainless-steel appliances, and included high-speed internet. The position handles prospect engagement and tours, leasing inquiries and follow-up, lead records, applications and lease execution, move-in fees and paperwork, resident service, community marketing, waitlist management, and upkeep of the office, model units, clubhouse, and tour route. The consultant also participates in emergency duties as needed and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Willingness to obtain licenses and/or certifications required by applicable state or local jurisdictions.
Strong computer literacy and ability to learn new systems quickly.
Ability to participate in emergency duties as needed.

Nice To Haves

Previous leasing and sales experience.
Experience in multifamily or student housing.
Familiarity with property management software such as Entrata, OneSite, or RealPage.
Intermediate Microsoft Excel proficiency, including formulas, sorting, and filtering.

Responsibilities

Contribute to individual and team leasing targets, striving to meet or exceed goals.
Greet and engage prospective residents and build rapport to create positive first impressions.
Conduct property tours that showcase features and benefits and respond to each prospect’s needs.
Address objections, highlight benefits, and secure leasing commitments.
Respond to leasing inquiries by phone, email, or in person within 24 hours.
Enter and maintain accurate lead information in Entrata and follow up with prospects through calls, emails, or letters.
Understand site leasing trends, traffic patterns, and product availability to guide prospects.
Maintain the office, model units, clubhouse, and common areas along the tour route, and report issues to the appropriate team member.
Participate in community marketing, outreach, and resident event planning and execution.
Guide prospects through applications, comply with screening procedures, and ensure accurate lease execution.
Collect move-in fees and properly handle paperwork and funds.
Address resident inquiries, process service requests, and assist with day-to-day resident needs.
Maintain the community waitlist and communicate updates to prospects.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Participate in emergency duties as needed.