Location:
Edgewater Park, NJ
Employment Type:
Full-Time
Salary:
Competitive
Job Description
Objective:
The Leasing Consultant aides in the successful leasing of our properties. Provides excellent customer service and ensures the highest levels of resident and prospect satisfaction while assisting in the day-to-day operation of the property. The company emphasizes a team approach to fulfill the company’s and owner’s objectives. This position is also responsible for complying with all state, federal and/or local laws relating to Fair Housing Regulations.
Major Responsibilities:
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Lease apartments and maintain a satisfactory closing ratio.
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Have a thorough understanding of the property and the surrounding area, the competition, and the neighborhood services and amenities.
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Effectively communicate to the prospect all community amenities and services.
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Develop a telephone presentation that will attract potential residents, and answer and overcome any objections a prospect may have.
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Maintain complete knowledge of the competition and provide the Property Manager with up to date market information.
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Prepare market surveys and visit competition properties as needed to obtain information on the services, concessions and physical condition of the properties.
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Suggest marketing programs to increase the appeal of the vacant units.
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Become familiar with the general office procedures that are necessary to ensure an efficiently run management office.
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Document resident conversations in the resident’s files.
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Prepare leases and set up move-in appointments.
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Pre-qualify applicants in a manner consistent with the property’s resident selection criteria.
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Obtain credit reports; verify employment and prior rental references.
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Must be able to do outreach marketing, corporate calling, direct mail to competitors and any other market tasks set forth by the Property Manager.
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Actively contribute to the spirit of teamwork at both company and property levels to assure the success of the organization.
The above description is not meant to be all-inclusive and should be considered as a guideline only. Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted or changed at any time as directed by the company.
Requirements
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High School Diploma or equivalent.
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Previous leasing experience preferred.
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Well groomed, pleasant and courteous.
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Ability to work with persons of all backgrounds and understand problems of the residents.
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Valid Driver’s License.
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Ability to pass background check, drug test and pre-employment physical.