Part-Time Leasing Consultant

University Partners • Lawrence, KS

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About The Position

Our student housing community in Lawrence, KS is hiring for a Part-Time Leasing Consultant! Each Leasing Consultant has primary marketing responsibility as it pertains to interfacing with prospective residents at the community, handling day-to-day issues with current residents, and coordinating the renewals of existing leases. In this position, Leasing Consultants are the community’s most important personnel as they can determine how well a community does in a very competitive marketplace. Specific training for Leasing Consultants centers on Fair Housing, closing techniques, and overcoming objections.

Requirements

• Professional and enthusiastic demeanor resulting from sales, leasing, marketing, and customer service experience.
• Excellent customer service, sales, and negotiation skills.
• Good communication and listening skills.
• Able to read and understand lease documents.
• Organized and detail oriented.
• Able to work under pressure and maintain confidentiality.
• Effective time management skills.
• Able to work weekends or overtime as job requires.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred; or High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training.
• Knowledgeable in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Knowledge in Entrata preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent service to all residents, prospects, and visitors to the community.
• Effectively lease apartments in accordance with occupancy goals.
• Follow Fair Housing Standards in all dealings with prospects and residents.
• Conduct outside marketing under the direction of the Assistant Manager and the Community Manager.
• Conduct the application review for each lease including credit and income verifications and background checks.
• Complete lease paperwork and files for each resident to include the lease, all addendums and other proper documentation and signatures.
• Ensure the condition of leased apartments prior to move-in, including a final inspection.
• Follow up with residents throughout their lease terms, promote the annual renewal campaign for the community, manage lease renewals and complete lease documents.
• Complete all tasks necessary to successfully operate the leasing office.
• Perform daily marketing inspections and maintain the leasing office appearance.
• Greet prospects and show apartments, coordinating the leasing process.
• Maintain Guest Cards and follow-up on all traffic with thank you communications.
• Enter prospect information into Entrata and follow up with applicants.
• Coordinate the Move-In process with new residents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees