Leasing Associate

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Sales/Marketing

Conduct all leasing activities at the property, responding to telephone inquiries, providing tours of apartments and amenities, following up with prospects, and coordinating all move-ins

Perform telephone market surveys and physical shops of competitors

Recommend strategies and programs for on-site marketing activity

Develop and monitor merchant/neighborhood referral programs for move-in packets, newsletters, and resident retention

Initiate sales outreach plans including but not limited to new development, community management, internal and external communication, and support

Recommend programs and strategies to increase qualified traffic and closing

Attend weekly marketing meetings

Maintain passing e-shop, phone shop, and physical shop scores of 85% or

Administrative

Inspect apartments with the new residents at move in and complete all the necessary paperwork

Support Assistant RE Manager with tracking renewals, lease expirations, and notices to vacate

Collect and accurately process and report receipt of application fees, security deposits, rents and other fees

Accurately enter all prospect and resident data into RealPage in a timely manner

Keep files, desk, and leasing area organized

Comply with all Fair Housing regulations, local/state regulations, and other laws as they relate to property specific guidelines and occupancy standards

Customer Service

Assist in planning and preparation of resident

Walk the property for curb appeal and overall property

Assist with the monitoring and directing of service operations to ensure service requests are completed within 24 hours and curb appeal standards are met

Provide excellent customer service and display courteous and professional attitude toward all customers

Maintain availability for resident functions, community affiliated events and weekends

Perform other duties as required

Maintain all leasing office standards

Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent, college

1-year customer service or sales experience (or relevant education)

In Pennsylvania or New Jersey, must obtain a real estate license within 180 days of hire

Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

Excellent English communication skills, both verbal and

Must be able to walk apartments and grounds, including steps and climbing stairs

Occasionally requires lifting 20 pounds or less

Must be available to work weekends and holidays

Valid driver’s license FSLA Status: Non-Exempt

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