Leasing Agent

National Church Residences - Westerville, OH

Part-time - Entry Level

Westerville, OH

Real Estate

About the position

The Leasing Agent at National Church Residences is responsible for maintaining occupancy levels at or above budgeted levels for one or more properties. This role involves marketing and leasing functions, ensuring good relations with residents, and adhering to fair housing laws. The Leasing Agent will assist in various administrative tasks related to leasing and maintain effective communication with residents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Perform marketing and leasing functions to maintain budgeted or greater occupancy for the property.
• Complete guest cards, applicant information, and other lease-related reports, entering information into Yardi or other applications.
• Lease apartments by conducting marketing surveys of competing properties, greeting prospects, presenting features and benefits of apartments, taking applications, and closing.
• Maintain positive relationships with all residents to ensure high resident retention.
• Conduct and document marketing efforts in adherence to the current Affirmative Fair Housing Marketing Plan.
• Familiarize with the requirements of the Tenant Selection Plan and explain occupancy requirements, Lease Agreement, House Rules, and any applicable addenda.
• Manage relationships internally and externally, enhancing the National Church Residences brand through effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ensure compliance with fair housing laws and review leasing activities to meet applicable regulations.
• Complete assigned training in a timely manner and maintain effective communication with residents, co-workers, community leaders, owners, management, vendors, and service providers.
• Report all complaints made by residents and/or families to the appropriate supervisors and report any allegations of abuse or compliance issues.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One or more years of general office, customer service, or sales and marketing experience; leasing experience preferred.
• Good written, verbal, and electronic communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Office Suite, and internet applications, demonstrated by passing a computer literacy test.
• Ability to maintain effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in leasing or property management is preferred.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule