Leasing Consultant

Coastal Ridge•Statesboro, GA

21d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Leasing Consultant, you’ll play a critical role in leasing efforts and day-to-day resident interactions at a student housing community in the Statesboro, Georgia area. You’ll create exceptional experiences for prospective and current residents while working toward individual and team leasing goals. This is a full-time, non-exempt position reporting to the Property Manager. The role includes engaging prospective residents, providing property tours, handling leasing inquiries and follow-ups, guiding applicants through leasing procedures, and supporting residents with day-to-day needs. You’ll also help maintain the community’s presentation, participate in marketing and resident events, and manage the community waitlist.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Willingness to obtain licenses and certifications required by 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 and build rapport to create positive first impressions.
Provide property tours that highlight features and benefits and are tailored to each prospect’s needs.
Address objections, communicate 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 calls, emails, or letters.
Stay informed about site leasing trends, traffic patterns, and product availability to guide prospects.
Maintain the office, model units, clubhouse, and common areas along tour routes, and report issues to the appropriate team member.
Participate in community marketing initiatives, outreach, and resident event planning and execution.
Guide prospects through applications, follow screening procedures, and ensure accurate lease execution.
Collect move-in-related 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 as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Participate in emergency duties as needed.