Leasing Consultant

Coastal Ridge•Statesboro, GA

22d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Leasing Consultant, you will support leasing efforts and day-to-day resident interactions at a student housing community in the Statesboro, Georgia area. You will create positive experiences for prospective and current residents while working toward individual and team leasing goals. This is a full-time, non-exempt position that reports to the Property Manager. The role involves responding to leasing inquiries, conducting property tours, guiding applicants through the leasing process, maintaining prospect and waitlist information, and providing customer service to residents. You will also help keep the office, model units, clubhouse, and tour-route common areas in good condition; support marketing and resident events; and handle move-in fees, paperwork, and funds according to procedures. Coastal Ridge is a multifamily real estate operator, investor, and developer with over 20 years of history and more than 900 real estate professionals. The company describes its values as relationship-based and driven by honesty, integrity, and trust. Associates are eligible to participate in a variety of benefit programs, though specific benefits are not listed.

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 proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, sorting, and filtering.

Responsibilities

Contribute to individual and team leasing targets, striving to meet or exceed goals.
Greet and engage prospective residents, build rapport, and create positive first impressions.
Conduct property tours that highlight features and benefits and address prospects’ needs.
Address objections, communicate property 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 by phone, email, or letter.
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, follow 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.
Manage the community waitlist and communicate updates to prospects.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Participate in emergency duties as needed.