15h Left! Leasing Consultant
Company: ARCADIA MANAGEMENT SERVICES CO
Location: San Jose
Posted on: July 12, 2025
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Job Description:
Description: We're seeking a friendly, sales-driven individual
to be the face of our apartment community. As an Apartment Leasing
Consultant, you'll guide prospects through tours, manage leasing
paperwork, and help maintain high occupancy all while delivering
top-tier customer service. - Greet and engage prospects via phone,
email, walk-in's and online. - Greet prospective residents,
determine needs and preferences and follows qualification process
to rent. - Conduct property tours. Professionally present the
community and apartments while communicating features and benefits.
Tailor tour to match prospects' needs and budget. - Process rental
applications: verify income, perform background/credit checks, and
assess eligibility. - Prepare and finalize lease agreements. -
Maintains a professional and friendly atmosphere in the leasing
office. - Inspects model and market ready apartments for
cleanliness and make sure they are in top condition for showing
potential residents. Prepare work orders as necessary to correct
any deficiencies. - Maintains awareness of the curb appeal of the
property. - Answers incoming phone calls and handle each call
accordingly. Transfers calls to resident relations, assistant
manager or community manager when appropriate. - Responsible for
retrieving and putting away golf carts daily. - Keep up to date
with accurate and in-depth knowledge of all aspects of the
community, particularly in areas such as rent and pricing
information, apartment availability, floor plans and dimensions. -
Stay aware of the local market conditions and trends. - Contribute
ideas to the community manager for marketing the community and
improving resident satisfaction. - Actively manage the lease
renewal process. - Be courteous and efficient in handling resident
requests and complaints. - Enter all guest cards completely and in
a timely manner. - Maintains work areas and the office in a clean
and orderly manner. - Ensure all resident information is kept
confidential and secure. - Effectively explain all lease and
community policies to residents. - Responsible for moving in new
residents, including ensuring all required paperwork and deposits
are in order prior to granting keys. - Perform any additional
duties assigned by assistant/leasing manager, property manager or
director of property management. - Assist in maintaining a clean
and professional exterior appearance by picking up litter or
reporting exterior issues to supervisor. - Be aware of property
deficiencies correct when possible and/or report to supervisor
Requirements: PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: - High school diploma or
equivalent; college coursework or degree in Real Estate, Business,
Marketing. - 1–2 years in leasing, property management, retail
sales, hospitality, or customer service. - Proficient in
leasing/property-management software (e.g. Yardi, AppFolio, MRI);
strong Microsoft Office skills. - Excellent communication, sales,
negotiation, and interpersonal abilities. - Strong organizational
skills and attention to detail. - Ability to work evenings,
weekends, and adapt to busy seasonal cycles. - Valid drivers
license. - Familiarity with Fair Housing regulations and ethical
leasing practices. BONUS QUALIFICATIONS: - Multilingual abilities.
- Recognized professional property management certifications.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES: - Honest and Trustworthy. A leasing consultant
who is honest is the one that prospects and residents remember,
respect, and recommend. - Dependable and Punctual. Great time
management skills. Can be relied upon to consistently show up on
time. - Problem-Solver. Able to overcome objections and ready to
help handle resident issues. - Detail-Oriented. Pay close attention
to small details to ensure lease paperwork is completed accurately.
- Self-Motivated and Results Driven. This is a sales job. Must be
someone who loves challenges and thrives in a goal driven
environment. - Customer Service Focused. Interact professionally
and courteously with residents; address their concerns with empathy
and urgency. - Adaptable and Flexible. Able to shift priorities
quickly. - Team-Oriented. Works well with property managers,
resident relations, maintenance, landscaping, and vendors to
achieve shared goals. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: - Frequent Standing,
Walking, and Climbing to tour units, inspect units, walking the
property and climbing stairs. - Alternate sitting at a desk working
on a computer, organizing files and managing documents. - Some
lifting, carrying, bending, stooping and squatting. - Frequent hand
use and finger dexterity for computer work. - Vision for reading
documents and screens. - Hearing and speaking to communicate with
prospects and residents. - Regular exposure to weather when touring
units. Hot, cold, and wet conditions. Compensation details: 22-28
Hourly Wage PI1747d6294de2-37156-38060137
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