Leasing Consultant (Residential)
Company: CIM Group, LP
Location: Alexandria
Posted on: March 18, 2023
Job Description:
The leasing consultant is responsible for the leasing, marketing
and maintaining positive resident relations of multi-family
residential apartments.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Greet prospects and qualify by covering all criteria (ask
questions; utilize completed guest cards, etc.).
- Immediately record all telephone and in-person visits on
appropriate reports.
- Files own guest cards and maintain according to established
procedures.
- Inspect models and available "market ready", communicate
related service needs to Property Manager.
- Demonstrate community and apartment/model and apply product
knowledge to clients needs by communicating the features and
benefits; close the sale.
- Have prospect complete application and secure deposit in
accordance with the company procedures and Fair Housing
requirements.
- Update availability report, process applications for approvals.
(i.e., credit check, rental history, etc.) Submit processed
applications to the Community Manager for approval.
- Follow up with applicant regarding status.
- Ensure apartment is ready for resident to move-in on agreed
date.
- Immediately follow-up on prospects that did not close and
attempt to close sale again. If unable to help prospect, refer them
to sister communities to meet prospect's needs.
- Secure new resident's signature(s) on appropriate paperwork
prior to move-in. Orient new residents to community.
- Assist in monitoring renewals. Distribute and follow-up on
renewal notices.
- Monitor advertising effectiveness. Gather information about
market competition in the area and file.
- Represent the company in a professional manner at all the
times.
- Accept rental payments and give immediately to Assistant
Community Manager.
- Type lease and complete appropriate paperwork and input
information on Yardi System accurately and on a timely basis.
Review with the Community Manager prior to obtaining
signatures.
- Maintain current resident files.
- Maintain and record daily inspections for the community.
- Distribute all company or community-issued notices.
- Maintain accurate monthly commission records on leases and
renewals for bonus purposes.
- Assist management team with other various tasks as
required.
- Consistently implement policies of the community
- Receive all telephone calls and in-person visits. Listen to
resident requests, concerns and comments.
- Quickly complete maintenance Service Request and inform the
maintenance team. Answer questions for residents about community,
repairs, rent, rules, etc. Follow up on a timely basis if unable to
respond to residents on all matters.
- Ensure all maintenance repairs are handled satisfactorily by
contacting residents with completed Service Requests on a weekly
basis.
- Maintain open communication with Property Manager and
Maintenance Supervisor.
- Contribute to cleanliness and curb appeal of the community on
continuing basis.
- Assist in planning resident functions. Attend functions and
participate as host for any functions as directed by the Community
Manager.
- Participate in outreach marketing activities on a regular basis
to obtain prospective residents.
- Advise residents of referral concessions (if permitted).
- Assist in placing, removing/updating banners, balloons, bandit
signs, flags, etc.
- Distribute newsletters, pamphlets, flyers, etc.
- Conduct market surveys and shop competitive
communities.NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- NoneSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- NoneEDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: (including
certification, licenses, etc.)
- Bachelor's Degree or a minimum of two years leasing experience
with multi-family properties is preferred but not required.
- Proficient in MS Office Suite, additional property management
software (Yardi/One Site) highly desired.
- Ability to provide exceptional customer service to address the
needs of current and future residents in a friendly and
professional manner.
- High level of professionalism in both manner and dress.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and
weekends.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Demonstrated ability to read, write, and communicate
effectively and complete legal documents, sell and explain
apartment features, and answer resident questions.PERFORMANCE
METRICS:
- Accuracy in work product.#LI-LP1#INDLP
CIM does not accept unsolicited resumes from Agencies. Any
unsolicited resumes received from Agencies will be considered
property of CIM and no fees will be due or paid. If you wish to
become an approved Agency with CIM or any of its Affiliates, please
contact a member of the CIM Talent Acquisition Team.
Keywords: CIM Group, LP, Alexandria , Leasing Consultant (Residential), Professions , Alexandria, Virginia
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