Leasing Specialist - Lease Up Opportunity

At Founders 3, we provide world class Real Estate Management service by caring for our clients’ assets as if they were our own. Our wide range of expertise ranges from pre-development consultation to full-service property management, accounting and maintenance services. Our depth of experience and stellar track record let our clients make confident investment decisions, knowing that their property investments are in excellent hands.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Leasing Specialist to join our Founders 3 Team at a new apartment community development - Inspire Prairie Springs in Pleasant Prairie. You will be a key member of the team as we lease up this luxury apartment community.

If you are looking for a growing company that invests in its employees and a position with advancement opportunities then Founders 3 is the place for you!

As a Leasing Specialist, you will provide superb customer service to prospective residents, vendors and residents. You will be responsible for the leasing and marketing of the property. As a key team member representing the property, you will work closely with the Property Manager and Maintenance staff.

Other key responsibilities include:

• Greet and qualify prospective residents and ask questions to cover all qualifying criteria, track and follow up on all inquiries.
• Show the community and apartment/model and apply product knowledge to clients’ needs by communicating the features and benefits; close the sale.
• Update availability report and process applications for approvals. (i.e., credit check, rental history, etc.) Submit processed applications to the Property Manager for approval. Follow up with applicant regarding status.
• Ensure apartment is ready for resident to move-in on agreed date.
• Assist in monitoring renewals. Distribute and follow-up on renewal notices.
• Participate in outreach marketing activities on a regular basis to obtain prospective residents, conduct market surveys and shop competitive communities.
• Maintain accurate monthly commission records on leases and renewals for bonus purposes.
• Assist in planning resident functions. Attend functions and participate as host for any functions as directed by the Property Manager.

• Strong customer service background required; real estate and/or leasing experience preferred.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills are required. Yardi knowledge a plus
• Exceptional communication skills – both verbal and written – as well as excellent client service, sales and relationship development skills.

Founders 3 is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer