Leasing Specialist

The Garrett Companies•Kissimmee, FL

18h•$18

About The Position

At The Garrett Companies, we believe that through the relentless pursuit of excellence we can become the most successful multifamily development company in the country. We want to be the best, and we're unapologetic about it! We have been named the #1 fastest growing, privately held real estate company in the USA (Inc.500, 2018). Not only that, but we’re also the best-decorated team in the multifamily industry as a 100% certified Great Place to Work. With over 35 total awards, 18 national recognitions, and a 6+ year winning streak, we are passionate about the culture we foster and the team we choose to support it. If you want to grow your career with a nationally recognized and committed leader of excellence, then we encourage you to apply! Pay: $18 per hour + Commission!

Requirements

Passionate about creating an unparalleled customer experience and relentless in the development of your customer service skills
Extensive customer service and leasing experience with new construction and lease-ups (minimum of 1 year)
Must be consistently detail oriented
Ability to recognize personal shortcomings
Excellent written and verbal communication
Working knowledge or ability to quickly learn property software (Entrata), Microsoft Office, NALP preferred
Arrive to work on time
Positive attitude
Coachable
Ability to listen and understand intents and goals
Ability to think creatively and innovatively
Relentless problem-solving skills
Ability to think 2+ steps ahead and anticipate what comes next
Must be willing to work and support at all levels
Ability to climb up to four flights of stairs to access apartments
Ability to walk several acres to tour community
Some lifting; up to 25lbs
Ability to sit or stand for long periods at a time

Nice To Haves

NALP preferred

Responsibilities

Execute marketing, leasing, and renewal strategies to achieve occupancy goals for a new lease-up community.
Assist with community marketing efforts to build awareness and drive traffic of prospective residents.
Respond to phone, email, and internet leads, using proven sales techniques to schedule tours and increase conversions.
Conduct tours, assess prospects' needs, and tailor the leasing approach to close more leases.
Stay informed on local market trends, rent levels, amenities, and competitors to remain a knowledgeable resource.
Demonstrate The Garrett Companies' customer-first philosophy in every interaction with residents and prospects.
Manage all leasing paperwork and data entry through Entrata; maintain complete and compliant resident files.
Guide new residents through the full leasing and move-in process, including lease execution, rent/deposit collection, and orientation.
Proactively initiate renewal efforts 120+ days prior to lease expiration, reinforcing the value of staying in the community.
Promote positive resident relations through responsiveness, professionalism, and a commitment to service.
Receive and triage maintenance requests, creating work orders and coordinating resolutions.
Monitor property appearance and safety concerns, reporting issues promptly.
Participate in required training and development activities, including occasional travel and weekend work.
Other duties as assigned.