Leasing Agent

Leasing Agent
Trumbull, CT
Pay: $19.00 – $23.00 per hour, negotiable based on experience
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule: 40-hour work week, with some weekends required
Work Location: In person

Garden Communities is seeking an experienced, professional, and customer-focused Leasing Agent for our apartment community in Trumbull, CT.

The ideal candidate will have prior leasing or property management experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to provide excellent service to both prospective and current residents. This role is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people, is highly organized, and can help support daily leasing and resident relations in a busy residential community.

We are looking for someone who can confidently conduct apartment tours, follow up with prospective residents, assist with lease applications, and help create a positive experience from the first point of contact through move-in.

Responsibilities

Greet prospective residents and provide information about available apartments
Conduct apartment tours and present the property in a professional and welcoming manner
Follow up with prospective residents regarding availability, applications, and next steps
Assist with lease applications, application verification, renewals, and move-in paperwork
Respond to phone calls, emails, and resident inquiries in a timely and professional manner
Assist current residents with questions, concerns, and service requests
Maintain accurate guest cards, leasing records, reports, leases, and resident files
Support the Property Manager with daily administrative and leasing responsibilities
Handle resident concerns in a professional, fair, and consistent manner
Maintain office organization and assist with office and maintenance supply inventory
Assist with resident communication and special resident events as needed
Conduct all business in accordance with company policies, Fair Housing, ADA, Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other applicable laws
Perform other duties as assigned by the Property Manager

Qualifications

Prior leasing, property management, sales, hospitality, administrative, or customer service experience preferred
Yardi or property management software experience is a plus, but not required
Strong customer service and interpersonal skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Professional, positive, and dependable attitude
Ability to multitask and prioritize in a busy office environment
Strong follow-up and organizational skills
Comfortable using computers, email, Microsoft Office, and learning new systems
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Must be a team player and work well with owners, managers, colleagues, residents, and vendors
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Must be able to work weekends as needed

Benefits

401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Pay: $19.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Application Question(s):

• Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?
• How many years of leasing or property management experience do you have?
• How many years of yardi experience do you have?
• How many years of customer service experience do you have?
• Do you have experience completing lease applications, renewals, move-ins, or resident paperwork?
• Are you able to commute to Trumbull, CT on a daily basis?
• What hourly pay rate are you looking for?
• Are you familiar with Fair Housing guidelines?

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19 - $23