Now Hiring - Real Estate Equities - Leasing Agent in Rosemount, MN

Full description of the position

Title: Leasing Agent Reports To: Property Manager

• Purpose:
• Take ownership of leasing apartments to continually maintain a competitive occupancy for the community in the marketplace. Real Estate Equities is looking for a Leasing Agent to join our team! Real Estate Equities offers competitive base pay, renewal commissions and bonuses, and a fun place to work! The schedule is Tuesday-Saturday during the peak leasing time (summer/fall) Job

Duties and Responsibilities

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• Meet or exceed budgeted occupancy requirements by:
• Creating a positive prospect experience.
• Managing Knock leasing platform by following up with leads and keeping a consistent engagement score of 85% or higher.
• Scheduling tours, show apartments and follow up with prospects.
• Respond to leasing inquiries via email, if applicable.
• Process prospect background check.
• Ensure prospect meets or exceeds Company screening requirements.
• Process paperwork required to determine household eligibility for affordable housing programs.
• Process resident applications and follow up with residents to get necessary paperwork to lease and or renew resident leases.
• Complete a monthly pricing analysis of competitive buildings to optimize pricing and promotions.
• Provide residents and applicants with exceptional customer service and foster good resident relations.
• Report any issues with vacant apartments that would deter the ability to rent.
• Guide residents to the appropriate staff member to address issues. You may address if the above items are complete.
• Attend Compliance training in person at corporate office, via video conference, or provided by a vendor.
• Attend regularly held training and meetings as necessary.
• Participate in resident activities and outreach programs.
• Be a valuable part of an effective on-site team.
• Perform other duties as assigned. Position

Requirements

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• 1-3 years previous leasing or related sales experience
• Yardi experience preferred.
• Knock experience preferred.
• Previous affordable housing experience with Section 8, LITHC and Tax Credit preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to multi-task/meet deadlines.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
• Maintain professional office environment and treat fellow coworkers and residents with respect.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions.
• Knowledge of Fair Housing Laws and the ability to apply them in your daily interactions with residents, applicants, and prospects.
• Consistently follow, enforce and support Company screening criteria as required by the Fair Housing Laws and Company. Physical

Requirements

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• Ability to sit for long periods of time at a computer.
• Ability to lift up to 10 pounds.