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Leasing Specialist

The NRP Group LLC, Sherman, TX, United States


About NRP NRP is a full‑service multifamily developer, general contractor, and property manager with assets nationwide.

Benefits

Commission and bonus opportunities

Paid vacation and sick leave

11 paid holidays

Paid maternity and parental bonding leave

Short and long‑term disability

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) match

Training, certification, and growth opportunities

Employee referral and recognition programs

Role Overview Under the direction of the Community Manager, the Leasing Specialist is responsible for maximizing occupancy by generating qualified traffic, networking locally, scheduling appointments, securing rentals, promoting resident retention, and providing exceptional customer service.

Responsibilities Sales & Marketing

Conduct all leasing activities at the property, responding to telephone inquiries, providing tours of apartments and amenities, following up with prospects, and coordinating all move‑ins

Perform telephone market surveys and physical shops of competitors

Recommend strategies and programs for on‑site marketing activity

Develop and monitor merchant
eighborhood referral programs for move‑in packets, newsletters, and resident retention

Initiate sales outreach plans including new development, community management, internal and external communication, and support

Recommend programs and strategies to increase qualified traffic and closing ratios

Maintain passing e‑shop, phone shop, and physical shop scores

Maintain closing ratios in line with NRP policies and procedures

Maintain a working knowledge of the LIHTC program and help ensure file compliance

Administrative

Adhere to all NRP prospect and resident follow‑up procedures including sales, service, request, and random follow‑up

Inspect apartments with new residents at move‑in and complete all necessary paperwork

Support Community Assistant with tracking renewals, lease expirations, and notices to vacate

Collect and accurately process and report receipt of application fees, security deposits, rent, and other fees

Keep files, desk, and leasing area organized

Comply with all Fair Housing regulations, tax compliance regulations, and other laws as they relate to property specific guidelines and occupancy standards

Inspect market‑ready units and models each morning, ensuring models/minimodels are stacked with refreshments, lights on, and show ready

May occasionally be required to assist at other properties

Run errands to support the property as necessary

Customer Service

Assist in planning resident functions

Walk the property for curb appeal and overall appearance

Assist with monitoring and directing service operations to ensure service requests are completed within 24 hours and curb‑appeal standards are met

Provide excellent customer service and display courteous and professional attitude toward all customers

Maintain availability for resident functions, community affiliated events, and weekends

Perform other duties as required

Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or equivalent; college preferred; Tax Credit Specialist (TCS) accreditation preferred

Experience: 1 year of customer service or sales experience (or relevant education)

Technical skills: Strong computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office; Yardi experience preferred

Other requirements: Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

The NRP Group is committed to a policy of assuring that all employees and applicants for employment are recruited, hired, assigned, placed, transferred, demoted, laid off, terminated, paid, trained, and generally treated during employment on the basis of qualifications and merit; without discrimination due to color, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy or marital status), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, ancestry, veteran status, military status, disability, genetic information, citizenship, or any other classification or activity protected by federal, state, and local law and ordinances.

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