Durst Profile

For 100 years, The Durst Organization has been a family-run business dedicated to the principles of innovation, integrity, community, and sustainability. We develop, build, own, and manage premier office towers and residential buildings that set new standards in environmental responsibility and user efficiency. Our enduring relationships with our tenants and partners are critical to our success and have made us generations of builders, building for generations. We build, own, and operate many of the world’s most innovative and efficient buildings. We create value for our tenants and partners by developing sustainable residential and commercial properties in which people live, work, and thrive.

Overview

The position shall perform all aspects of the leasing process including scheduling, touring, qualifying, and preparing all required paperwork for prospects and applicants.

Responsibilities

• Must be highly accessible to prospects, brokers, and applicants during the leasing process
• Give effective presentations during property tours; Maintain knowledge of current and future apartment availability to be utilized during tours
• Must be tenacious in follow-ups and closings of lease agreements
• Process applications and review qualifying paperwork
• Promote amenity reservations prior to lease signing and facilitate Bike and Storage agreements
• Maintain strict understanding and adherence of Fair Housing Parameters and Rent Stabilization
• Promote 1st class operation demonstrated by exemplifying integrity, courtesy, and professionalism
• Build rapport with new prospects and residents in the community
• Facilitate closing activities and related scheduling associated with new lease agreements
• Facilitate monthly lease renewal negotiations with current residents and closing activities related to lease renewal agreements
• Perform daily inspection of tour paths, leasing office, amenities, vacant apartments, and common areas
• Accurately obtain and compile prospect/applicant data for entry into MRI, Buildinglink and related software platform
• Track all office traffic and phone inquiry activities for completion of industry or building metric reports, as required
• Replenish all collateral material including new deal folders, prospect folders, floor plans, application documents as needed
• Update and maintain weekly online advertising and broker outreach
• Timely complete reports, projects, and other assignments as directed by Leasing Manager
• Serve as a resource, advocate, and catalyst for sustainability at The Durst Organization. Apply the skills unique to your core job responsibilities for practical integration of sustainability into processes, standard operating procedures, and adopted business practices. Seek to empower our colleagues, consultants, tenants and residents to prioritize and actively engage in environmental stewardship

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution in business administration or related field or equivalent experience
• New York State Real Estate Salesperson License
• Strong understanding of the New York Real Estate Rental Market
• Amiable demeanor with strong sales aptitude
• Maintains a professional demeanor 
• Exceptional customer service, interpersonal and problem-resolution skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skill
• Ability to interact effectively with diverse groups
• Ability to work independently and in team settings
• Strong time management skills
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks
• Possess high level of attention to detail
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications - Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
• Fundamental knowledge of company history, brand, and unique characteristics of the building
• Ability to work weekends

Total Compensation (Base Commission): $97,000 - $120,000 

EEOC

The Durst Organization seeks to build a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, disability, veteran status or any other protected category under federal, state and local law.