Leasing Coordinator
Description:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Maintain current listings of properties to ensure that all leasing information is correct with quality photos, and posted on all available sites
Ensure properties, common areas and grounds are always in good condition and create a pleasing experience for guests
Conduct inspections of units available for leasing and report issues
Assist in increasing property traffic and leads for potential tenants using social media and other forms of marketing
Respond to inquiries (guest cards) promptly no more than 24 hours from receipt and follow up with all prospects as needed.
Record feedback from prospects in property management software and recommend adjustments to Property Operations Manager
Show units to prospective tenants at properties
Constantly sell property features and services to prospects
Screen and process rental applications and submit for approval
Maintain thorough knowledge of all properties and the market for other competing properties
Convert at the highest rate possible leads to property tours to applications to executed leases
Prepare and execute leases and lease renewals
Monitor and report leasing numbers, reports, and metrics such as vacancies, rent rolls, move-in/outs, collections, and delinquencies
Ensure portfolio occupancy of available units is maximized
Work closely with rent collection for timely results and follow up
Work with Property Operations Manager for timely advertising of new units and notification on upcoming vacant units
Respond to phone calls, texts, and e-mails in a timely fashion
Follow and adhere to Company policies, procedures, and guidelines
Willing to learn the industry and help us maintain and grow our marketplace position
Attend business meetings and trainings as required
Perform other administrative tasks and special projects as assigned
Experience (preferred or required):
High School Diploma required, and/or Associate’s degree preferred
3+ years of experience in apartment/property leasing experience required
Ability to work in a time-sensitive role, where tasks must be addressed when received
AppFolio Property Management Software experience preferred
Strong working knowledge of Google Docs/Suite and MS Office including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint required
Requirements:
Position Requirements and Skills:
Professional in attitude and appearance
Possess the ability to connect with a variety of personalities
Lives out Core values – Service, Teamwork, Resilience, Excellence, Accuracy, Meaningful
Extremely strong phone skills – high energy and passion for helping others
Ability to use or quickly learn real estate specific CRM and ERP business software
Be a team player who thrives working with a tight-knit company where their activities directly affect the bottom line
Someone who thinks and acts like an entrepreneur and takes an ownership mentality in all that is done in this position
Must be detail oriented and helpful
Ability to perform accurate data entry within specified time frames
Ability to perform intermediate tasks in the Google Docs/Suite and/or MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Outstanding written, grammar, & verbal communication skills with ability to interact with all levels of an organization
Must possess excellent organization, problem solving, and planning skills
Excellent time management skills and ability to adhere to schedules/deadlines
Must be dependable and safety oriented
Self-motivated and results driven with proven ability to succeed – wants to grow both professionally and personally
Ability to work some nights and weekends as needed
Enthusiastic about best possible customer service for clients and customers
A role up your sleeves, and all hands-on deck mentality to cross functional tasks and assignments
Strong relationship management and the ability to drive multiple tasks to completion successfully
Resourceful team player and a positive “can-do” attitude
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Negative pre-employment drug screen and ability to pass criminal background check
Good attendance record and limited travel as required
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Lifting/Carrying 0 - 10 lbs = Frequently, 11-20 lbs = Frequently, 21-40 lbs = Occasionally, 41-60lbs = Occasionally, 61-100lbs = Never
Pushing/Pulling 0-15lbs = Frequently, 16-30lbs = Frequently, 31-60lbs = Occasionally, 61-100+lbs = Never
Bending/Stooping = Frequently
Squat/Crouch/Walking Stairs = Frequently
Kneel = Frequently
Twist/Turn = Frequently
Climb = Occasionally
Reaching = Frequently
Reaching above shoulder = Occasionally
Type/Keyboard = Continuously
Driving an Automatic = Occasionally
Driving a Standard Shift = Never
Exposure to different levels of temperature conditions = Occasionally
Exposure to various chemicals = Occasionally
Exposure to a noisy work environment = Occasionally
Exposure to fumes or airborne particles = Occasionally
Able to communicate clearly with other employees/vendors (communicate to and receive communication from) = Continuously
Vision requirements needed for this job include = 20/20 or corrected
In an 8 hour workday, the following require:
Sit 6 hours continuously
Walk 1 hour periodically
Stand 1 hour Periodically
Repetitive actions to operate controls with: Both hands
Perform simple grasping with: Both hands
Perform repetitive motion with: Both hands
Other physical demands not listed above = Walking up and down stairs