Leasing Agent

Bridge Pm - Dallas, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Dallas, TX

501-1,000 employees

About the position

The Leasing Agent is responsible for effectively leasing apartments within a multifamily community. This role involves not only leasing activities but also assisting management with resident programs, administrative tasks, and strategies for resident retention.

Responsibilities

• Greet, qualify, provide tours of community and present features and amenities to prospective residents
• Lease apartments including: Close the sale, secure lease agreement, obtain required information, availability report, and process applications for approval (rental history, credit check, and background check)
• Follow up with prospects regarding status
• Input information into computer systems accurately and timely
• Ensure apartment is ready for resident to move-in on agreed date
• Assist the manager in the collection of delinquent rents
• Assist in planning resident functions
• Gather information about market competition in the area
• Follow Bridge policies and procedures and comply with Fair Housing, state and federal laws
• Follow all safety procedures and notify supervisor of safety hazards
• Special projects and other responsibilities as assigned

Requirements

• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to communicate effectively and develop relationships quickly
• Leasing, sales and closing skills
• Competence in the use of standard office equipment including telephones, Internet, fax machine, and photocopier
• Basic computer and data-entry skills
• Demonstrate strong work ethics with the ability to adapt to change
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions
• High school graduate or equivalent
• 6 months service industry experience

Benefits

• Full Insurance benefit suite including Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Short Term Disability, Legal & Identity Theft Insurance, and Pet Insurance
• Company paid Life Insurance (option to buy additional available) and Long-Term Disability
• Access to benefits concierge service
• Access to Mental Health & Well-Being service
• 401K with company match
• Paid Time Off: Employee will accrue 5.23 hours of paid time off per pay period for a total of 17 days per year
• 11 Paid Holidays per year
• Paid parental leave for primary and secondary caregivers
• Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,000 per year of pre-approved tuition expenses