Leasing Consultant - West Seattle

Description

The Leasing Consultant reports directly to the Community Manager and is responsible for providing leasing support at the property where he/she is assigned. The Leasing Agent’s focus is to answer all rental inquiries, schedule appointments, qualify residents and show available apartments and, above all, to lease apartments.

The duties of the Leasing Consultant include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Informing the Community Manager of Rental Application outcomes from the resident screening company and communicating these results to applicants per the Community Manager's instructions.
• Establishing new resident files, drafting Rental Agreements, and completing all relevant paperwork related to new residents.
• Conducting move-in inspections upon request.
• Accurately collecting and recording rents and work orders when required.
• Providing assistance with paperwork and special projects as needed.
• Ensuring compliance with Fair Housing, Equal Opportunity Employment, and Landlord Tenant laws.
• Possessing comprehensive knowledge of property marketing strategies, including familiarity with available units, their conditions, rental rates, and move-in dates.
• Compiling a comprehensive list of community, property, and unit benefits for marketing purposes.
• Understanding property policies concerning deposit amounts, rental agreements, and restrictions.
• Conducting monthly rental market comparisons with competitors to inform marketing strategies.
• Maintaining a daily Traffic Log accurately.
• Daily inspection of Model/Vacant units to ensure they are in optimal condition for showcasing.
• Ensuring all rental applications are completed, signed, and processed promptly and correctly.
• Utilizing various marketing tools such as flyers, brochures, referral coupons, and periodical ads, and collecting completed Welcome Cards for follow-up calls.
• Marketing the property to local businesses as necessary.

Requirements

Qualifications and Experience

Experience

• Appfolio: 1 year (Preferred)
• Property leasing: 1 year (Required)
• Lease up: 1 year (Preferred)
• Fair Housing regulations: 1 year (Required)
• MFTE: 1 year (Preferred)
• Spanish speaking a plus

Ability to commute/relocate

• Vehicle and current insurance- (Required)

What BODE Offers

Benefits and Compensation

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans
• 401k
• 6 paid Holidays per year

Job Type

Full-time

Compensation

$20.00 - $26.00 Hourly, depending on experience 

Benefits

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