Leasing Consultant - Gateway Pines Apartments - Forney, TX

Valiant Residential, LLC•Forney, TX

5h•Onsite

About The Position

Valiant Residential is seeking a Leasing Consultant responsible for duties related to leasing, retention, and occupancy for the community while promoting resident satisfaction. The role involves creating a lasting influence on visitors, prospects, and residents through a customer service focus. Valiant Residential, with over 37 years of experience, is a next-generation property management leader known for its bold, innovative, and committed approach to excellence. The company fosters prosperous partnerships and long-term success, with a team that thrives on collaboration, integrity, and strategic thinking, making a meaningful impact in the industry. Valiant Residential is consistently ranked as a "Top Place to Work" and empowers its employees to thrive through career development opportunities, a collaborative culture, and a commitment to innovation.

Requirements

Experience in working with the public and/or sales.
Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills in English to effectively interact with team members, residents, vendors, and other stakeholders.
Fair Housing Certification, or willingness to obtain before interacting with prospective residents.
Demonstrate an ability to support and contribute to the community team.
Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills.
Operate telephone, personal computer/keyboard, Microsoft Office including Word and MS Outlook, and community software.
Must possess a positive attitude and the ability to smile under all circumstances.
Participate in training to comply with new or existing laws.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.
Two (2) years experience in previous relevant customer service.
Neat, clean, and professional throughout the workday and/or whenever present in the community.
Comply with expectations as demonstrated in the employee handbook.
Demonstrate ability to diffuse and respond to customer concerns to avoid escalation of the problem.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in Spanish

Responsibilities

Greet prospects and qualify by covering all criteria (ask questions, utilize completed guest cards, etc.)
Prepare move-in packages and lease paperwork.
Immediately record all telephone and in-person visits on appropriate reports.
File your guest cards and maintain them according to established procedures.
Inspect models and available “market ready” units; communicate related service needs to the Community Manager.
Have the prospect complete the application and secure a deposit in accordance with Valiant Residential procedures and Fair Housing requirements.
Update the availability report and process applications for approval (e.g., credit check, rental history, etc.).
Submit processed applications to the Community Manager for approval.
Assist in monitoring renewals.
Distribute and follow up on renewal notices.
Monitor advertising effectiveness.
Gather information about market competition in the area and file.
Professionally represent the company at all times.
Accept rental payments and give them immediately to the Assistant Community Manager.
Type lease, complete appropriate paperwork, and input information on the Yardi System accurately and on time.
Review with the Community Manager before obtaining signatures.
Assist the management team with other various tasks as required.
Consistently implement policies of the community.