Leasing Specialist
About The Position
We’re looking for a Leasing Agent in Olympia who knows how to make people feel at home the moment they walk through the door. If you love helping others find their perfect space, enjoy staying organized under pressure, and thrive on building genuine connections — you’ll fit right in at Targa. Leasing & Marketing Support: Conduct in-person and virtual tours across assigned communities Respond to leasing inquiries and follow up to convert leads Support marketing efforts, including online listings and show-ready units Proactively support occupancy goals Application Processing & Documentation: Process rental applications, screening, approvals, and denials in compliance with Fair Housing and Washington State landlord-tenant laws Prepare leases, addenda, renewals, and move-in documentation timely and accurately Maintain organized and complete resident and applicant files Hands-On Community Presence: Maintain a visible, on-site presence across all six communities Conduct regular property walks to ensure units are clean, show-ready, and presentable Coordinate with maintenance on unit turns and leasing priorities Assist with move-ins, key distribution, and resident orientation Resident Interaction & Support: Serve as a primary point of contact for prospective residents Assist current residents with leasing-related questions and renewal options Communicate professionally and respectfully with a diverse resident base Help reinforce community rules and lease requirements as directed Reporting & Team Coordination: Track leasing activity, traffic, and follow-up Provide regular updates to the Olympia Area Manager Work closely with the Assistant Property Manager and maintenance staff to support overall property performance Provide coverage as needed across communities
Requirements
- 1–2+ years of residential leasing or customer-facing experience preferred
- Knowledge of Fair Housing laws required; Washington State landlord-tenant knowledge preferred
- Strong communication, organization, and follow-up skills
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment
- Proficiency with property management software (Yardi, AppFolio, or similar) preferred
- Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle required for daily local travel between communities
- Energetic, dependable, and detail-oriented
- Comfortable interacting with a wide range of residents and prospects
- Persistent with follow-up and goal-driven
- Professional, calm, and respectful in challenging situations
- Team-oriented and willing to step in where needed
Nice To Haves
- Washington State landlord-tenant knowledge preferred
- Proficiency with property management software (Yardi, AppFolio, or similar) preferred
Responsibilities
- Conduct in-person and virtual tours across assigned communities
- Respond to leasing inquiries and follow up to convert leads
- Support marketing efforts, including online listings and show-ready units
- Proactively support occupancy goals
- Process rental applications, screening, approvals, and denials in compliance with Fair Housing and Washington State landlord-tenant laws
- Prepare leases, addenda, renewals, and move-in documentation timely and accurately
- Maintain organized and complete resident and applicant files
- Maintain a visible, on-site presence across all six communities
- Conduct regular property walks to ensure units are clean, show-ready, and presentable
- Coordinate with maintenance on unit turns and leasing priorities
- Assist with move-ins, key distribution, and resident orientation
- Serve as a primary point of contact for prospective residents
- Assist current residents with leasing-related questions and renewal options
- Communicate professionally and respectfully with a diverse resident base
- Help reinforce community rules and lease requirements as directed
- Track leasing activity, traffic, and follow-up
- Provide regular updates to the Olympia Area Manager
- Work closely with the Assistant Property Manager and maintenance staff to support overall property performance
- Provide coverage as needed across communities
Benefits
- Supportive area-level leadership
- Opportunity to grow within a regional property management team
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
