Job Title: Leasing Specialist
Classification: Non-Exempt
Reports to: Property Manager
Location: Saint Paul, MN
Real Estate Equities is hiring a Leasing Agent!
Purpose: Take ownership of leasing apartments to continually maintain a competitive occupancy for the community in the marketplace.
Benefits:
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Competitive Pay: $20.00 – $22.00 per hour + commission and bonus
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Generous Time Off: 10 paid holidays + 16 PTO days + Sick & Safe Time
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Health & Wellness Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
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Retirement Plan: 401(k) with company match up to 4%
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Company-Paid Coverage: Life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance
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Career Growth: Access to training and development opportunities
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
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Meet or exceed budgeted occupancy requirements by:
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Creating a positive prospect experience.
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Managing Knock leasing platform by following up with leads and keeping a consistent engagement score of 85% or higher.
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Scheduling tours, show apartments and follow up with prospects.
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Respond to leasing inquiries via email, if applicable.
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Process prospect background check.
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Ensure prospect meets or exceeds Company screening requirements.
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Process paperwork required to determine household eligibility for affordable housing programs.
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Process resident applications and follow up with residents to get necessary paperwork to lease and or renew resident leases.
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Complete a monthly pricing analysis of competitive buildings to optimize pricing and promotions.
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Provide residents and applicants with exceptional customer service and foster good resident relations.
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Report any issues with vacant apartments that would deter the ability to rent.
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Guide residents to the appropriate staff member to address issues. You may address if the above items are complete.
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Attend Compliance training in person at corporate office, via video conference or provided by a vendor.
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Attend regularly held training and meetings as necessary.
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Participate in resident activities and outreach programs.
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Be a valuable part of an effective on-site team.
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Perform other duties as assigned.
Position Requirements:
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1-3 Years previous leasing or related sales experience preferred.
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Yardi experience preferred.
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Knock experience preferred.
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Previous affordable housing experience with Section 8, Section 42, LITHC and Tax Credit preferred.
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Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
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Excellent organizational skills and the ability to multi-task/meet deadlines.
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Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
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Maintain professional office environment and treat fellow coworkers and residents with respect.
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Ability to understand and follow instructions.
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Knowledge of Fair Housing Laws and the ability to apply them in your daily interactions with residents, applicants, and prospects.
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Consistently follow, enforce and support Company screening criteria as required by the Fair Housing Laws and Company.
Physical Requirements:
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Ability to sit for long periods of time at a computer.
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Ability to lift up to 10 pounds.
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Ability to twist, turn, bend, stoop and walk up and down stairs as necessary.