Leasing Agent Sign-On Bonus $1,000 - Full-time

Real Estate Equities offers competitive pay, including base pay of $35,000-$44,000 annually, dependent on your qualifications, in addition to renewal bonuses and commissions. Commissions average approximately $4200 in additional compensation annually. Commissions are paid monthly after move-ins, and renewal bonuses are also paid monthly after new leases are signed.

Commissions are dependent on each property and their vacancies and may vary month to month.

Real Estate Equities also offers competitive Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, 401(k) and Match, employer-paid, LTD, and Life Insurance. In addition, we have 9 paid holidays and 16 days of PTO in addition to a great culture and fun working environment.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Meet or exceed budgeted occupancy requirements by:
  1. Creating a positive prospect experience.
  2. Managing Knock leasing platform by following up with leads and keeping a consistent engagement score of 85% or higher.
  3. Scheduling tours, show apartments and follow up with prospects.
  4. Respond to leasing inquiries via email if applicable.
  5. Process prospect background check.
  6. Ensure prospect meets or exceeds Company screening requirements.
• Process applications and follow up with residents to get necessary paperwork to lease and or renew resident leases.
• Complete a monthly pricing analysis of competitive buildings to optimize pricing and promotions.
• Provide residents and applicants with exceptional customer service and foster good resident relations.
• Report any issues with vacant apartments that would deter the ability to rent.
• Guide residents to the appropriate staff member to address issues. You may address if the above items are complete.
• Attend regularly held training and meetings as necessary.
• Participate in resident activities and outreach programs.
• Be a valuable part of an effective on-site team.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

• Previous leasing or related sales experience preferred.
• Yardi experience preferred.
• Knock experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, both verbally and in writing.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to multi-task/meet deadlines.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
• Maintain professional office environment and treat fellow coworkers and residents with respect.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions.
• Knowledge of Fair Housing Laws and the ability to apply them in your daily interactions with residents, applicants, and prospects.
• Consistently follow, enforce and support REE screening criteria as required by the Fair Housing Laws and REE.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit for long periods of time at a computer.
• Ability to lift up to 10 pounds.
• Ability to twist, turn, bend, stoop and walk up and down stairs as necessary.