Leasing Consultant

ZRS Management • Cape Coral, FL

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About The Position

A leasing consultant primary role is to attract and screen potential tenants, provide information about available properties, negotiate lease terms, and ensure a smooth leasing process. As a leasing consultant you will be responsible for leasing properties to prospective tenants, ensuring high occupancy rates, and maintaining positive relationships with current residents. Your role involves marketing and promoting available properties, conducting property tours, screening applicants, negotiating lease agreements, and providing excellent customer service. You will work closely with the property manager and other team members to achieve leasing goals and maintain property standards. The Leasing Consultant primary focus shall include but not limited to: Stay informed about local rental market trends, competitor activities, and industry regulations Participate in property marketing events, outreach programs, and promotional activities to maximize property visibility Manage all aspects of the leasing process, including leasing apartments to qualified prospects, preparing lease paperwork and assisting future residents to ensure a smooth move-in Respond to in-person, phone and email inquiries, provide leasing information, make appointments Assist with completing weekly, monthly and special reports Determine resident needs and respond promptly to any resident needs/concerns Effectively and accurately explain all lease and community policies to new and current residents Plan, organize and conduct resident functions as needed and as directed by Property Manager Uphold ethical standards, fair housing regulations, and company policies in all leasing activities Work at least one to two weekends in a month.

Requirements

• Valid Drivers License
• 1+ year of sales or leasing experience strongly preferred
• High School Diploma or equivalent required

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and other Microsoft Office products
• Knowledge of Internet, Email, and social media for marketing
• Knowledge of property management software such as Onesite, Yardi, RealPage, Knock, RentCafe, Resman
• Demonstrate strong negotiating and sales abilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and multitasking skills
• Ability to handle multiple projects and tasks
• Ability to cope with stress in a composed manner
• Ability to respect and maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Flexible to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed

Responsibilities

• Attract and screen potential tenants
• Provide information about available properties
• Negotiate lease terms
• Ensure a smooth leasing process
• Lease properties to prospective tenants
• Ensure high occupancy rates
• Maintain positive relationships with current residents
• Market and promote available properties
• Conduct property tours
• Screen applicants
• Negotiate lease agreements
• Provide excellent customer service
• Work closely with the property manager and other team members
• Stay informed about local rental market trends
• Participate in property marketing events and outreach programs
• Manage all aspects of the leasing process
• Prepare lease paperwork and assist future residents
• Respond to inquiries via in-person, phone, and email
• Assist with completing weekly, monthly, and special reports
• Determine resident needs and respond promptly
• Explain lease and community policies to residents
• Plan and conduct resident functions as directed by Property Manager
• Uphold ethical standards and fair housing regulations

Benefits

• Health insurance including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health and wellness
• Paid time off and floating holidays
• Flexible 401K plans
• Credits for fitness programs
• Incentives for annual check-ups with a physician
• Discount programs for pet insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees