Leasing Specialist

Weidner Apartment Homes - Minneapolis, MN

Full-time - Entry Level

Minneapolis, MN

Real Estate

About the position

The Leasing Specialist at Weidner Apartment Homes is responsible for achieving leasing and renewal goals for their community. This role emphasizes building positive connections, executing marketing strategies, and providing excellent customer service. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, trustworthy, and able to manage their time effectively while promoting the community's offerings.

Responsibilities

• Walk marketing tour path and ensure clean, rent-ready apartments and model homes.
• Respond promptly to resident and prospective resident calls and emails.
• Convert phone calls into walk-in traffic and set viewing appointments.
• Tour prospective residents with enthusiasm and facilitate the application process.
• Maintain a strong competitive leasing closing ratio and process applications immediately upon receipt.
• Communicate timely and respectfully with applicants regarding their application results.
• Follow the Weidner Move In Experience for all approved applicants.
• Shop competitive properties monthly and create daily marketing and leasing strategies.
• Maintain knowledge of the community, residents, and competitor properties.
• Ensure cleanliness and maintenance of market-ready apartments and common areas.
• Assist with distributing resident correspondence while maintaining confidentiality.
• Accompany vendors to units as needed and assist with lease renewals.
• Ensure the leasing office is clean and professionally presentable at all times.
• Create and maintain residential files with strict confidentiality.
• Collect revenues including rents, deposits, and fees.
• Document service requests and follow up upon completion.
• Communicate regularly with the Community Director and promote safety in the workplace.
• Inspect and respond to safety issues and emergencies immediately.

Requirements

• 2 years of property management experience required.
• Prior customer service experience required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with strong motivation to learn.
• Experience with Microsoft products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) preferred.
• Yardi and Paycom experience preferred; willing to learn new software programs.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently.
• Must have access to a personal vehicle and valid driver's license.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in marketing and sales within property management.
• Knowledge of Fair Housing regulations.

Benefits

• Full-time position with competitive salary range.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.