Description

The Leasing Consultant, Affordable Housing plays a vital role in supporting the operations of Fairstead’s affordable housing community. This position is responsible for assisting prospective residents and existing residents throughout their leasing process. The Leasing Consultant serves as a point of contact for residents, applicants, and the community, and has remarkable negotiation and problem-solving skills. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responds to queries/ enquiries including providing leasing information, making appointments, creating, and following up with maintenance requests, and handling or escalating resident complaints.
• Screens and conducts eligibility appointments with applicants for affordable housing programs.
• Works with applicants to obtain necessary paperwork and information to determine eligibility per program guidelines and criteria. 
• Converts leads into community tours by following up with all prospects and providing helpful and compelling information about the community and neighborhood.
• Conducts informative and personalized tours of the apartment community that result in new leases.
• Building brand loyalty by ensuring that the resident experience is comfortable and helpful experience.
• Maintains communications and follow-up correspondences with residents, applicants, and perspective applicants.
• Coordinate and schedule lease applications and adhere to compliance requirements.
• Execute new lease agreements, compiles documents for internal and external review and approval 
• Assists with coordinating move-in processes.
• Prepare and executes all lease-related and move in paperwork.
• Monitor lease renewals, distributing and following up with residents and renewal notices. 
• Manage regulatory and compliance related services
• Respond to queries/leads and conduct property inspections.
• Performs other related duties as required.

BENEFITS:

• Generous employer contribution for Medical and Dental through United Healthcare.
• Employer Paid Vision Plans.
• Company Matched 401(k) Retirement Plan: 100% of the first 3%; 50% of the next 2%.
• 13 paid Holidays.
• 15 days of PTO.
• 7 Sick days.
• Employer Paid Life Insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• Nationwide Pet Insurance.
• Disability Insurance.
• Laser Correction Discount.
• Employee Discounts on appliances, apparel, and more.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Two (2) years of experience as a leasing consultant at an affordable housing property.
• HUD/LIHTC and Section 8 experience required. 
• Proven skills in managing leases for high volume properties.
• Solid understanding of Federal, State, and local rental regulations and compliance.
• Expert knowledge of rental agreements.
• Solution-oriented thinker with strong problem-solving skills.
• Well-informed individual who displays good judgement and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Yardi Software.
• Expert knowledge of rental agreements
• Great Interpersonal and Communication Skills.
• Has experience in marketing rental listings through open houses and individual showings.
• Able to effectively present information and respond to questions from management, vendors, and associates.
• Adhere to tight deadlines and quick turnaround for deliverables.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic environment where adaptability is imperative.
• Bilingual Spanish Speaking is a plus.

OVERVIEW:

Fairstead is a purpose-driven real estate firm dedicated to building sustainable communities across the country. Headquartered in New York, with offices in Colorado, Florida, and Maryland, Fairstead owns a portfolio of more than 25,000 apartments across 28 states that includes 17,000 units under management. Our commitment to communities is realized through a comprehensive platform that leverages in-house expertise in acquisitions, development, design and construction, asset management, and property management.

Our mission is to provide high quality housing to all regardless of income. We accomplish this through an empathetic and innovative approach, and by leveraging our interdisciplinary platform as an investor, developer, owner, and operator. With a long-term commitment to our residents, communities, and partners, our team stands out by:

• Listening to and understanding the needs of residents, communities, partners, and stakeholders alike.
• Developing and preserving high quality, sustainable affordable housing.
• Creating a positive social and environmental impact within the properties and communities we serve.

Diversity in backgrounds and experiences is key to Fairstead’s success. Being an equal opportunity employer is a central tenet of our philosophy that shapes who we are and the communities we serve. Our goal is to ensure competitive total compensation that is commensurate with experience, location, and other market benchmarks.

Fairstead’s Core Values

• Empathy
• Innovation
• Entrepreneurship
• Determination
• Integrity