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Affordable Housing Leasing Consultant

Asset Living, Oakland Park, FL, United States


Company Overview Asset Living is a third‑party management firm and a proven partner in fostering thriving communities nationwide. Founded in 1986, we have decades of experience delivering exceptional value to our partners. Our portfolio spans multifamily, single‑family home rentals, affordable housing, build‑to‑rent, active adult, and student housing divisions.

Leasing Consultant The Leasing Consultant is responsible for all aspects of leasing, marketing, and maintaining positive resident relations of a property.

Responsibilities As a leading affordable housing management company, we prefer experience in affordable housing programs (e.g., LIHTC, HUD Section 8, Section 236, PRAC, 811 PRA, USDA Rural Development, HCD, HOME, etc.).

Property leasing and administration

Regular/daily onsite attendance is required

Show, lease, and move in prospective residents; greet, qualify, tour the community, and sign a lease

Conduct all functions necessary to close the sale, including making appointments, generating new leads, conducting tours, maintaining model units, and all necessary follow‑up

Complete all leasing paperwork needed before move‑in

Assist with lease audits, walking units, and turn process

Maintain accurate prospect traffic and leasing data, responding to prospect leads within 24 hours

Utilize established sales and marketing strategies to increase property traffic, maintain closing ratios, and work to achieve and exceed leasing goals

Perform various administrative tasks as needed

Deal with resident complaints, concerns, and requests to ensure resident satisfaction

Assist in developing and implementing resident retention programs (e.g., resident functions, special promotions, monthly newsletter)

Contribute to the general upkeep and cleaning of office, common areas, and model units

Assist in implementing annual marketing plan outreach

Review and assist in completing market survey/analysis continually to generate ideas and formulate plans

Maintain thorough product knowledge of the property and competition as well as market conditions; complete weekly market survey report

Manage excellent customer service and monitor service request turnaround and responsiveness

Project a favorable image of the community to achieve property objectives and public recognition

Ensure consistency in dealing with residents on all matters

Enforce community policies as delegated by the immediate supervisor

Education & Experience

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Basic computer skills required; ability to understand and perform all on‑site software functions

Basic knowledge of Fair Housing Laws and OSHA requirements

Physical Requirements

Regularly required to move about, communicate with others, and repeat wrist, hand, or finger motions

Frequently required to ascend/descend ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, step stools, and remain in a stationary position (standing or sitting) for prolonged periods

Occasionally required to move self in different positions, work in tight, confined, overhead or enclosed spaces, adjust or move objects up to 25 lbs., lift or place objects up to 25 lbs., operate machinery and/or power tools, operate vehicles and/or golf carts, work overtime, weekends, night hours, in extreme temperatures, outdoors, or exposed to hazardous chemicals

Compensation & Benefits In addition to a comprehensive total rewards package, this full‑time position offers medical, dental, vision, life, accidental, and disability insurance; 401(k) with employer matching; commission and performance bonuses (when applicable); paid sick days and company holidays.

Salary Range $20 per hour to $20 per hour

Additional Information This job description is a guide of expected duties. The employee understands it is neither complete nor permanent and may be modified at any time. At the request of their supervisor, an employee may be asked to perform additional duties or take on additional responsibilities without notice. This is a safety‑sensitive position and may be subject to additional compliance requirements.

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