Leasing Consultant
- Employer
- Polinger
- Location
- Gaithersburg, MD
- Posted
- Mar 29, 2018
- Closes
- May 10, 2018
- Function
- Consultant and Strategist
- Industry
- Real Estate / Property Management
- Career Level
- Experienced (Non-Manager)
- Hours
- Full Time
- Train, motivate and lead leasing team to reach leasing goals and achieve optimum occupancy at the property.
- Manage all leads from Yardi or property-specific lead management software.
- Monitor all ad sources to ensure they are updated and correct.
- Monitor and update Social Media websites.
- Develop a thorough knowledge of the local market and competitive (comp.) set. Monitor and direct leasing activities.
- Promote a quality living environment for residents and positive work environment for team members.
- Communicate effectively with the Property Manager and/or upper management to keep them apprised of rental activities.
- Perform regular inspections of market ready apartments to ensure “pristine” condition.
- Troubleshoot and generate creative ideas to increase the desirability of the property and apartments and maximize closing ratios.
- 2-4 years of successful apartment leasing experience or Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
- Computer proficiency and knowledge of Yardi Software, Microsoft Office Suite and Social Media sites including, but not limited to, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.
- Proficient knowledge of Fair Housing requirements.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to interact with customers and teammates in a professional manner.
- Ability to read and interpret documents and ability to author reports.
- Leadership and supervision of the leasing team to ensure quality results in their work.
- Flexibility in work schedule. Position requires 2-3 weekends per month with time off during the week. Also must be able to work extended evening hours
- Ability to walk and climb stairs.
- Integrity/Honesty
- Organization and planning
- Calm under pressure with the ability to multi-task
- Ability to excel in a fast-paced and high-pressure atmosphere
- Being proactive/taking initiative
- Listening Skills
- Excellent written and verbal skills
- Sales
- Marketing
- Microsoft Suite proficiency
- Proficiency with internet/social Media
- College degree a plus
- Multilingualism a plus
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