Leasing Consultant (dm5402ta)

Dreyfuss Management LLC is a well-established Property Management firm that is looking for an experienced Leasing Consultant for a multi-family apartment community located in Alexandria, VA. Primary responsibilities include interacting with prospective residents, communicating the value of living in a Dreyfuss community, securing lease agreements, initiating the verification process to qualify prospective residents, communicating lease expirations, facilitating lease renewals, and assisting with property marketing activities.

The successful candidate will embody and work to reinforce Dreyfuss Management’s Core Values throughout all aspects of the leasing process. Those values include:

• Appreciating the uniqueness of each individual
• Communicating openly and with integrity
• Embracing opportunities
• Doing the right thing at the right time for the right reasons

Position reports to:

The Leasing Consultant will report directly to the Property Manager. Specific community needs will be communicated as written above in order to be most effective.

Duties and Responsibilities

· Lease apartments to prospective residents by communicating the value of residing at the property.

· Respond to phone, chat, text, and email inquiries from prospective residents in a timely manner.

· Apply sales techniques to schedule tours of the property.

· Meet with prospective residents and check the availability of units based on preferences and budget.

· Collect required information from prospective applicants to approve or reject them for a lease.

· Complete all forms and data entry associated with leasing activities including helping applicants to apply online and in the office.

· Notify prospective resident of approval or denial.

· Assist qualified prospective residents with completing lease agreement and collect initial monies owed prior to move-in.

· Assist new residents with the move-in process.

· Prepare and maintain a file for each resident according to policy and procedures.

· Assist with marketing efforts in the community to promote positive awareness of the property and increase traffic of prospective residents.

· Receive and correspond with residents regarding service or other needs.

· Promote positive resident relations and provide impeccable customer service.

· Adhere to a varied work schedule, including weekends and some holidays.

· Perform other related duties as assigned to meet the needs of the business.

· *Must adhere to all Fair Housing and Sexual Harassment company policies.

Required Qualifications High school diploma/GED and 1-3 years of experience in leasing, sales, and/or customer service required

• Must have excellent communication skills.
• Must have a current, valid driver’s license.
• Must have adequate understanding of YARDI real estate software and Outlook.
• Must be able to tour the community, including climbing stairs on a regular basis.
• Must be available to assist with after-hours emergency situations.

Additional requirements

· Must have reliable transportation

· Must be able to work weekends

Preferred Qualifications

• Spanish or bilingual a plus, but not required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Sales knowledge, skills and abilities to sell products and services to new and existing customers
• Customer service skills and conflict resolutions skills to overcome objections and resolve issues
• Organizational and multitasking skills
• Knowledge of apartment management laws and regulations at the federal, state, and local levels
• Ability to visually inspect units, grounds, and other aspects of the property to determine adherence to standards
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint), Yardi and/or Marketing operating systems
• Knowledge of social media applications

Dreyfuss Management LLC offers competitive wages based on experience and bonus programs in addition we offer an excellent benefit package that includes health insurance, dental and vision insurance and retirement plans.

Please visit our website at www.dreyfuss.net

Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person