JOB SUMMARY:

As a Leasing Agent, your primary responsibility is to showcase and lease apartments, townhomes, or condominiums to potential residents while actively supporting the property's marketing initiatives in the Philadelphia Temple area and surrounding suburbs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Your key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Completing lease agreements and collecting rental deposits.
• Demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of lease terms, specifications, and policies.
• Applying effective telephone and sales techniques.
• Staying well-informed about current market conditions and trends.
• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of rental rates, unit sizes, locations, and property amenities.
• Establishing and maintaining contact with apartment locator services and local businesses to distribute informational materials.
• Conducting regular competitive property analysis.
• Developing expertise in the application process, screening procedures, and rental policies.
• Conducting outreach marketing efforts at least once a week.
• Ensuring proper maintenance of resident and property files.
• Maintaining and updating the Logbook (Google Calendar).
• Efficiently processing all required administrative forms, reports, and related information.
• Reporting any unusual or extraordinary circumstances regarding the property or residents.
• Maintaining a professional appearance and attitude at all times.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This role does not include supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To excel in this position, you should meet the following qualifications:

To excel in the role of a leasing agent, you should possess the following qualifications and attributes:

• Attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills
• Self-starter with a proactive approach
• Availability to work outside of scheduled hours to accommodate property showings for those unable to view during regular hours
• Active involvement in the community

Additionally, it is beneficial to have:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Sales and negotiation abilities
• Proficiency in using relevant software and technology for property management
• Knowledge of local real estate laws and regulations
• Customer service orientation
• Adaptability to changing market conditions
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills
• A positive and professional attitude towards residents and colleagues
• Commitment to upholding ethical business practices and fair housing standards

These qualities will contribute to your success as a leasing agent in providing exceptional service to prospective residents and promoting the growth and success of our property.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• One to three months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• Ability to read and interpret documents, including safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Proficiency in writing routine reports and correspondence.
• Effective oral communication skills for interactions with customers and colleagues.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

• Competence in calculating figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages.

REASONING ABILITY:

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but straightforward written or oral instructions.
• Capability to handle problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands for this role include:
• Regularly using hands to finger, handle, or feel, and communicating verbally.
• Frequently standing, walking, sitting, and reaching with hands and arms.
• Occasionally climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling, and using senses of taste or smell.
• Occasional lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

In this role, you may encounter the following work environment characteristics:

• Frequent exposure to outside weather conditions.
• A moderate noise level in the work environment.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

We adhere to the principles of fair employment practices and do not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of these protected characteristics. We value diversity and believe that a diverse workforce enhances our ability to deliver exceptional products and services to our customers and communities.