Leasing Consultant - Part Time

Fortis Property Management•Bluffton, SC

About The Position

The focus of the Leasing Consultant is to lease apartments while achieving the highest effective rent levels possible and maintaining a strong customer service/satisfaction philosophy. You assist in your community's goal to effectively and efficiently lease the property, while also promoting excellence in resident customer and service. No experience with property management or leasing? We pride ourselves in utilizing diverse employment backgrounds. Often, our most successful leasing consultants were once waiters/waitresses, customer service representatives, call center employees or in the hotel industry. Fortis is here to help you pursue your career goals.

Requirements

Ability to successfully Interact with people
Organizational skills
Computer literate
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
Proficiency with property management software (Yardi, RealPage, MRI, AppFolio)
Computer skills to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

Responsibilities

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
Other duties as delegated
Knowledge of and adherence to the following: Fair Housing policies and procedures, ADA policies and procedures