Sales & Leasing Consultant

BNE Real Estate Group•Harrison, NJ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Join BNE Real Estate Group as a Full-Time Leasing Consultant and elevate your career in property management! Located onsite in the bustling community of Harrison, NJ. You'll have the chance to work on an experienced team dedicated to customer-centric excellence, where your negotiation and sales acumen will shine. Collaborate with like-minded professionals who prioritize integrity and organization while delivering a top-tier leasing experience. This is a chance to be part of a high-performance culture with a growing organization and talented team. SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS: includes one weekend day/week; subject to change based on business needs What's your day like? As a Leasing Consultant at BNE Real Estate Group, you'll play a crucial role in maintaining our community's occupancy needs and retention rates while building strong relationships with residents. Your essential job functions will involve achieving leasing goals to minimize vacancy loss. With a keen understanding of the market, you will regularly engage with and qualify prospective tenants, conducting informative tours of our luxury properties while ensuring compliance with Fair Housing regulations and company policies. Additionally, you will handle day-to-day administrative duties and foster positive resident relations, making every day an opportunity to create exceptional living experiences within our vibrant community. Join us in delivering excellence in leasing and community engagement! What you need to be successful To thrive as a Leasing Consultant at BNE Real Estate Group, a blend of essential skills and qualifications is crucial. Candidates should possess a high school diploma, with a college degree preferred, alongside a minimum of one year of experience in property management. Strong interpersonal skills and a customer service orientation will empower you to build lasting relationships with residents and prospects. Proficiency in computer programs, including Microsoft Office and Yardi, is ideal. Your ability to work independently, coupled with excellent organizational and time management skills, will ensure success in meeting leasing goals. A solid knowledge of property management regulations and a valid NJ Real Estate salesperson License is preferred. With a commitment to maintaining a professional image and strong verbal communication skills, you will navigate the dynamic leasing environment effectively, delivering exceptional service and support to residents and prospects alike. Make your move If this sounds like the right position for you, feel free to apply and we'll be in touch should there be a fit! An offer from BNE Real Estate Group is contingent upon the results of a background check.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
1+ years' experience in property management
Strong interpersonal skills
Proficient in computer programs including Microsoft Office and Yardi
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Well organized with excellent time management skills
Knowledge of all rules regulations and laws regarding property management
Maintain regular and punctual attendance
Work over-time hours as required to complete assignments/projects
Comply with all company policies and procedures
Professional Image
Strong Verbal Skills
Strong customer service orientation

Nice To Haves

College degree preferred
Valid NJ real estate salesperson license

Responsibilities

Achieving leasing goals to minimize vacancy loss
Engage with and qualify prospective tenants
Conduct informative tours of our luxury properties
Ensure compliance with Fair Housing regulations and company policies
Handle day-to-day administrative duties
Foster positive resident relations
Meet leasing goals that reach or exceed budgeted occupancy for the community
Reduce vacancy loss by encouraging immediate move-ins and utilizing other strategies
Maintain current knowledge of market and competitor
Maintain a professional, friendly, and inviting atmosphere in the leasing center
Walk the property daily to inspect the leasing path and ensure curb appeal and presentation quality. Alert upper management to issues as needed. This includes all signage, lobby, leasing center, amenity areas, model homes, common corridors and made-ready homes.
Keep accurate records of customer traffic and leases daily using property management software system (Yardi)
Prepare, present, and distribute daily and weekly leasing reports to upper management team using report templates as provided by upper management
Meet and qualify all prospective residents and obtain necessary guest card information
Conduct property and apartment tours with prospective residents
Ensure Fair Housing and company policy compliance throughout all leasing presentations
Answer phone promptly and courteously and maintain the phone traffic recording for prospect phone calls and visits
Follow-up with prospective residents daily. Maintain acceptable call to visit and visit to application "closing ratio"
Complete lease paperwork in accordance with company policies
Verify lease applications through use of credit check service and online application portal
Maintain compliance of lease application criteria
Prepare accurate lease packages in a timely manner
Assist residents with lease signing, move-in orientation, and apartment inspections as needed
Prepare and distribute lease renewals
Inspect made-ready apartments to ensure quality a minimum of 3 days prior to scheduled resident move-in
Prepare resident/prospect correspondence as needed
Maintain a complete resident files for every resident
Maintain general office files
Prepare and distribute accurate daily and weekly reports to upper management team
Attend scheduled owners' meetings, staff meetings and resident meetings as required
Complete other duties as assigned by upper management
Receive and report service calls promptly
Review outside and intra-company correspondence
Assist in responding to prospective resident complaints as directed by the Property Manager and/or Maintenance Manager
Assist in the planning and execution of resident functions as required
Learn and ensure compliance with all company, local, state and federal safety rules
Ensure that unsafe conditions are corrected in a timely manner
Direct staff to follow a "safety first" principle