Leasing Consultant - LIHTC

Pratum Companies•Silver Spring, MD

14h•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a motivated and customer-focused Leasing Consultant to join our team at a Tax Credit property. The ideal candidate will have experience in affordable housing and a strong understanding of LIHTC regulations. This role involves leasing apartments, maintaining occupancy, and ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and local housing regulations.

Requirements

Ability to read and write English fluently
Ability to accurately perform intermediate mathematical functions
Ability to understand and perform all on-site resident management software functions
A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in LIHTC property management or a related field is required.
Some experience with Yardi and Rent Cafe required.
Strong administrative and organizational skills (juggling multiple projects, tasks simultaneously)
Ability to think rationally during a crisis
Strong time management skills and the ability to prioritize wisely
Strong customer service orientation
Good understanding of sales and marketing concepts and the ability to develop, implement, and evaluate marketing plans
Ability to close a sale
Knowledge of on-site maintenance requirements
Ability to operate and understand personal computer functions and company utilized software packages
Basic knowledge of computers
Ability to use Outlook
Intermediate to advanced knowledge of MS Word and Excel, Yardi
Ability to develop advanced knowledge of other programs or systems as needed
Basic Internet knowledge
Maintain a commitment to ongoing personal development and career growth through career path activities provided through the corporate office and external sources as needed.

Nice To Haves

Some Lease-Up experience is preferred.
Professional accreditations are preferred.
A college degree is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Process applications, verify income, and complete required LIHTC paperwork
Maintain an excellent customer service relationship with prospective residents, current residents, vendors and members of the community.
Lease apartments and sell the products and services of the property to prospective residents, including, but not limited to, features and benefits of the apartments, building and property amenities, and the surrounding neighborhood.
Respond to internet leads, answer prospect calls and conduct property tours following the guidelines outlined in the mystery shop forms.
Develop and implement sales and marketing strategies to increase property traffic, maintain closing ratios and work to achieve and exceed budgeted revenues.
Maintain thorough product knowledge of the property and that of major competition.
Accurately prepare and have a thorough knowledge of all lease-related paperwork.
Maintain prospect traffic and leasing data and assist with other computer data entry as necessary.
Inspect units for move-ins to ensure apartments are ready.
Assist with planning and hosting of resident functions as needed.
Responsible for auditing all lease files for bonus submission.
Review guest cards to ensure entry into OneSite and follow-up as well as monitor any traffic trends.
Adhere to all local, state and federal housing requirements as it relates to leasing and management of the property.
Other tasks or duties as assigned by supervisor.