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Residential Consultant

Madison Apartment Group, Arlington Knolls, Pennsylvania, United States

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Position Summary The Residential Consultant reports to the Property Manager and is responsible for acting as the first point of contact for all prospective and current residents in the community. The Residential Consultant performs all activities related to apartment rentals and move-ins, generating and handling traffic, qualifying prospects, preparing lease documentation, and handling current resident relations. Assists in planning and participation in resident functions.

Essential Residential Consultant Job Functions

Provides first-line customer service by creating and maintaining a professional and welcoming environment for prospective and current residents, as well as property guests

Greets prospective residents, determines needs and preferences, leads tours of the property, shows vacant units and markets property amenities to close sales and maintain occupancy

Provides daily customer service and issue resolution for current residents

Maintains responsibility for all activities related to apartment rentals and move-ins, including generating and handling traffic, leasing apartments, and qualifying prospects

Prepares lease documentation and completes move-in and move-out procedures in accordance with the Company’s and the property’s established policies and procedures

Assists in planning and participation in resident functions

Maintains a thorough knowledge of the market and facilitates prospect generation through the most effective advertising mediums and prospect follow-up

Provides high-quality resident service and conveys resident service requests to the Maintenance Supervisor and other service associates

Inspects models and “market ready” vacancies daily to ensure cleanliness

Inspects community grounds and reports any service needs to maintenance staff; inspects move-ins, move-outs, and vacancies

Develops thorough knowledge of the product, as well as the rental community, and surrounding market

Answers incoming phone calls and handles each call accordingly, whether it is a prospect call, resident, service request, etc.

Assists in the management of site social media platforms

Completes Guest Card Information form for all prospective residents and performs proper follow-ups

Completes all lease applications, assists with application verification, and notifies prospective residents of decisions. Provides proper written communication with residents as needed

Completes all lease paperwork and accepts rent and deposits

Prepares daily and weekly reports, move-out inventory, market surveys, etc. as needed

Organizes and files appropriate reports, leases and paperwork

Maintains regular daily office hours, ensuring adequate coverage on weekends and holidays

Agrees to flexible or extended office hours during

season and holidays

Conducts all business in accordance with Company policies/procedures, Fair Housing, Americans with Disabilities Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act, OSHA, and all other laws pertaining to housing.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Minimum of two years of sales/leasing experience or equivalent preferred

Demonstrated experience delivering exceptional customer service

Ability to follow directives and work with minimum supervision

Superior written and verbal communication skills

Ability to see a project through to completion

Ability to interact positively with residents, employees, vendors, and the general public

Basic arithmetic skills

Ability to pay close attention to detail and adhere to strict deadlines

Excellent follow-up and follow-through skills

Organizational skills to enable effective management of multiple, shifting priorities

Ability to work as a team member

Proficient in Microsoft Office; CRM/ Yardi experience preferred

High School Diploma or equivalent required

Physical and Other Requirements 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 of the position.

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

Frequently is required to stand, walk, and use hands to maneuver, handle, or feel objects, or tools

Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms

Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds

Specific vision abilities required by this job involve normal vision

Ability to maintain high ethical standards

Ability to work overtime, evenings, weekends, or holidays as necessary

Ability and willingness to travel between assigned properties and for outside Marketing required

Access to reliable means of transportation to complete outside Marketing within assigned timeframes

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