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Leasing Consultant

David S. Brown Enterprises, Ltd, Owings Mills, Maryland, United States, 21117

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Assists in general administration and all related functions for the property. Responsible for conducting rental inquiries. Acts as a liaison between manager and maintenance department by coordinating resident requested service. Answers phone, greets visitors and channels inquiries to appropriate staff members. Must have working knowledge of personnel, accounting, leasing, maintenance, computers, marketing and resident retention policies and procedures.

Responsibilities Other duties may be assigned.

Answers phone, greets visitors with a smile, schedules appointments, and directs inquiries to appropriate staff member

Introduce yourself and other team members in the immediate area

Completes survey/welcome card for each prospect

Conducts rental inquiries and tours of property

Follows up with prospect: thank you cards, phone calls, and any other requested or needed information

Enters application and lease into computer system

Follows up with residents regarding quality and promptness of service with either a phone call or written questionnaire. Relays feedback to Property Manager

Receives service request from residents and records in appropriate record book

Responds to internet inquiries promptly

Helps with monthly newsletter by writing and typing articles

Prepare and maintain resident files

Records traffic and rental activity promptly and accurately

Participates in resident activities, open houses and other events to promote community

Puts balloons, promotional signs, etc. on property

Completes and updates move-in, move-out and rental packets

Performs general administrative duties such as logging rent, filing, typing, mailing, ordering supplies, and resident termination calls

Performs monthly market surveys and shops competition

Required to work weekends

Completes all necessary paperwork efficiently and timely to process application

Process applications within 48 hours, obtain property manager approval, and notify applicants of results

Prepare lease packages

Complete move in package, test keys and inspect apartments prior to move in

Conduct new resident orientation

Participate in revenue collections

Implement and participate in social functions and resident appreciation days

Participate in community outreach activities

Performs all other duties as requested by the Property Manager

Flexibility in work schedule as determined by regional management may be required periodically to insure adequate staffing in leasing office

Achieve 85% or higher on all shops.

Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. It is important to be able to handle multiple tasks. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Positive, “can-do” attitude, professionalism and high level of enthusiasm

Customer-centered

Strong demonstration and closing skills

Thorough organizational and administrative abilities

Excellent communication skills, verbal and written

Must have valid driver’s license and dependable vehicle

Needs to know how to operate office equipment such as fax machine, copier, printer

General knowledge of personal computer

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, decimals and percentages

Reasoning Ability:

To apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Language Skills:

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one on one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, employee is regularly required to talk or hear.

Employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle or feel.

Employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit and reach with hands and arms.

Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions.

Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Education/Training/Experience

High school diploma, plus specialized training or two year degree or equivalent

One or two years of customer service experience or 6 months minimum leasing or sales experience in the apartment, hotel or retail industry

Supervision Received

Most work is done independently without close supervision. This job requires no supervision of others.

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