Leasing Professional

BRUZIV PARTNERS LLC•Barberton, OH

3d•$40,000 - $45,000•Onsite

About The Position

Bruziv Partners is seeking a full-time Leasing Professional for their Norton, OH location. This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading entrepreneurial management company in a managerial position with job growth potential. The ideal candidate will join a team and will assume multi-disciplinary responsibilities including tenant care, marketing, leasing, conducting tours, package handling, and assisting the Property Manager with day-to-day operations. BruZiv Partners is a real estate investment and property management firm focused on creating value by targeting undervalued properties in desirable locations with high growth potential. They are committed to working with local communities to support neighborhood revitalization by bringing declining properties back to life. The Leasing Professional will assist in the management of a fast-paced apartment complex and will be involved in all aspects of tenant-related operations, including answering phones, marketing and advertisement, scheduling and conducting tours for prospective tenants, tenant screening, preparing leases, and tenant communication. The role requires daily use of AppFolio software, and the candidate will be expected to master all aspects of its functionality.

Requirements

2+ years leasing experience
High school diploma or equivalent
Proven team participation, with the ability to think out of the box, initiate and achieve goals to improve the performance of the properties
Strong working knowledge of MS Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel.
Effectively prioritize and multi-task.
Excellent people skills.
Strong working knowledge of general office equipment (copiers, fax machines, scanners, computers).
Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing with peers, managers and clients.
Dependable & flexible as well as possessing the ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
Proactive, initiate follow-through.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with property management software (i.e. AppFolio.) a plus.

Responsibilities

Follow up on all leads and schedule appointments for prospective tenant tours.
Screen prospective tenants to ensure they meet eligibility requirements.
Prepare leases for Property Manager approval.
Coordinate tenant move-ins.
Prepare move-in folders, create keys and distributing pool passes.
Provide the new tenant with an introduction letter regarding emergency contacts, insurance requirements, rent collection procedures, and maintenance request procedures.
Provide excellent tenant service. Respond to tenant requests/problems in a timely and courteous manner and generate work orders directed to vendors or maintenance staff. Follow-up with the tenant to ensure satisfactory resolution of the issue. Ensure that there is 24-hour emergency coverage for the property at all times.
Ensure that property and lease files are properly maintained and kept up to date in accordance with company policy. Prepare and maintain appropriate tenant lease files, records, correspondence and file notes.
Become proficient with the AppFolio management software. Coordinate entry of all property information into the software program and establish reporting protocols. Monitor all key dates and reporting within the system.
Manage and update all social media platforms.
Develop and implement marketing strategies to attract new tenants and tenant retention.
Develop housing programs to reach and work with nurse and physician interns.