
Leasing Associate
- Farmers Branch, TX
- Permanent
- Full-time
Dynamic and fast growth culture and multiple nationwide opportunities let YOU shape your future with us. Top industry pay and benefits, best industry practices, career training and education, people-first focus...… we show you the way to success.The position: The Leasing Associate will show and lease apartments to prospective tenants by performing the following duties.Responsibilities:
- Respond to telephone and internet inquiries from residents and prospects to schedule virtual, self-guided, and in-person tours
- Greet and qualify prospects professionally using guest cards in our Lead Management Software. Assist prospects with applications and deposits, adhering to company procedures and Fair Housing requirements
- Keep an updated availability report, process applications with credit checks and rental history verification, then submit them for processing
- Community Manager approval and follow up with applicants on their status
- Show apartments and close sale, prepare them for move-ins, obtain new residents' signatures on paperwork, and provide community orientation
- Assist in maintaining an active and effective social media presence for the property to enhance visibility and engagement
- Promote resident satisfaction and retention by promptly responding to complaints, questions, and requests and taking appropriate actions to resolve service issues
- Conducts all functions necessary to close the sale, including making appointments, generating new leads, conducting tours, maintaining show rooms, and any follow-up necessary
- Utilize marketing strategies to ensure traffic within the limitations of the Marketing Budget and the Marketing Plan(i.e. competitive rental rates, referrals, promotions, locators, and outreach)
- Projects a favorable image of the community to achieve property objectives and public recognition
- Focuses on securing resident retention in ways such as planning resident functions (i.e. parties, contests, etc.); attend after hours functions and participate as a host as needed
- Completes all necessary paperwork for generating a lease, move-in, check-out, and other peak periods in a timely manner
- Attends weekly and daily goal setting meetings as appropriate
- Collaborate with the property maintenance team to ensure prompt responses and completion of resident service requests in line with the company's standards
- Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Microsoft Office, Property Management Software
- Valid driver’s license – Required
- May be required to sit for extended periods of time while working at a desk
- May be required to climb stairs
- Must be able to read documents, computer screens and data
- Must be able to hear and understand verbal communications in person and over the phone or computer
- May occasionally be required to lift or carry items such as files or office supplies weighing up to 20 pounds
- Must be able to use mobile devices and applications for work-related tasks
- This role is based on site, primarily in an office setting but may require at times that the employee spends some time outside with exposure to the elements.
- The office is an open setting which may include bright lights, constant noises and distractions.
- Weekly pay for all associates working onsite at an apartment community
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage available for all full-time, regular associates
- Employer-paid employee assistance, mental health, and wellness programs
- Ancillary benefits including critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance
- 401(k) with robust company match
- Opportunities for professional development, career growth, and role-based learning plans
- Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) and multiple Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
- Paid time off plus floating holidays and volunteer days
- Discounted Perks (Costco membership, movie tickets, health & wellness, entertainment & travel discounts)