Sales & Leasing Agent (Bilingual) at Evergreen Estates Community

Yes Communities - Montgomery, AL

Full-time - Entry Level

Montgomery, AL

Real Estate

About the position

The Sales & Leasing Agent (Bilingual) at YES Communities plays a crucial role in selling and leasing homes within the community. This position involves engaging with potential renters and home buyers, providing exceptional service, and fostering relationships within the community. The agent will work closely with a high-performing team to achieve sales goals and maintain a positive community environment.

Responsibilities

• Advertise and generate leads through various platforms including phone calls, e-mail, and social media.
• Sell new, used, and foreclosed inventory at prices set by management.
• Lease rental inventory to qualified applicants.
• Conduct daily walk-throughs of ready inventory to ensure they are prepared for showings.
• Communicate professionally with lenders, prospects, and insurance agencies.
• Guide applicants through the application process to meet lender and community guidelines.
• Act as a liaison between the lender and the applicant during the sales process.
• Conduct sales closings including final walk-throughs and move-in checklists.
• Collaborate with the community manager on rental closings and home inspections.
• Review inventory for refurb needs and monitor homes for readiness.
• Manage the upload of photos and descriptions of community vacant homes in the inventory tracking system.
• Evaluate potential inventory purchases for management review.
• Organize open houses or sales events for available inventory as needed.
• Create and place effective advertising using various marketing materials.
• Maintain updated notes and information in the electronic sales tracking system.
• Promote sales and lease renewals using company-supplied resources.
• Attend Gold Key Service visits to promote home ownership.
• Communicate with the Community Manager regarding home readiness statuses.
• Handle all communication courteously and professionally.
• Track and follow up with all prospective leads and inquiries.
• Create and maintain a positive community environment.
• Assist management with screening applicants buying homes privately.
• Ensure a safe work environment and follow safety procedures.
• Complete all work in a timely manner without sacrificing quality.
• Maintain professional behavior and respect for team members and residents.
• Pass mystery shop evaluations and meet company expectations.
• Be available to work late nights and Saturdays as directed by management.
• Travel to other local communities as needed, especially during closing weeks.
• Attend all company meetings, training, and conferences as requested.

Requirements

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Professional appearance and attitude.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software products.
• Valid in-state driver's license is required.
• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Prior sales experience preferred.
• Must obtain state-specific sales licensing within 90 days of employment where applicable.

Nice-to-haves

• Bilingual proficiency is preferred.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance