Leasing Consultant

Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability Insurance, Personal Time Off (PTO), paid holidays, 401K, wellness, as well as a generous housing benefit. A pre-employment background check is required for all new hires of Polar Star Properties.

Job Summary:

This is an exceptional career opportunity for the right person. Polar Star Properties is looking for a Full-time Leasing Agent to work with a strong, fun team for a large, multi-property management office. The right candidate should be a professional with a can-do attitude, an outgoing personality, possess strong interpersonal communication and maintain a positive attitude at all times. Qualified candidates should be detail oriented, organized and have strong analytical and computer skills.

Duties/ Responsibilities:

• Performing residential and leasing activities according to company policies to achieve occupancy goals and increased resident satisfaction
• Answering incoming calls and emails, scheduling appointments, completing prospect and resident follow ups
• Screening prospective tenants according to eligibility criteria
• Ability to read, comprehend, explain and complete legal documents to ensure a smooth resident move-in and lease signing
• Collecting and entering payments, security deposits, and other fees
• Maintaining applicant and resident accounts
• Use the on-site property management software to track apartment availability, traffic, leasing activities, and prospect data
• Utilize and establish creative marketing and social media strategies to increase property traffic
• Show available apartment homes, clubhouse and other amenities to prospects
• Taking resident service requests and coordinating with property operations and maintenance teams
• Ensure that all vacant apartment homes, community areas, including the club house and leasing office are in perfect condition
• Having a strong understanding of property management concepts and issues
• Willing to complete required training classes (Fair Housing, LIHTC etc.)

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Fluent in English (speak, read and write)
• Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel and Outlook
• Clean driver's record, background screening
• Excellent time management and communication skills.

Education and Experience:

• Associate or Bachelor's degree
• Previous rental and property management experience a plus
• Bilingual in Spanish
• On-the-job training offered.
• A valid driver's license is strongly preferred for tasks that require driving company vehicles.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 401(K)-retirement plan
• Hourly employees are generally eligible for accrued PTO
• 7 paid holidays for FT employees
• Housing discount if living on property

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $ $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person