What are the responsibilities and job description for the Leasing Agent position at Tarantino Properties Inc?
Description
Tarantino Properties is a full-service real estate company specializing in income producing real estate. Founded in 1980, our company provides a full complement of property management, brokerage, leasing and renovation services for commercial, residential and senior living properties throughout the United States. Tarantino currently manages over $2 Billion in real estate assets.
Gateway on Cullen is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Leasing Agent for our Student Housing community located in Houston, TX.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct property tours to future residents and visitors
- Use and create promotional items and technology to communicate with potential prospects and generate revenue
- Build relationships with prospective and future residents to ensure satisfaction and finalize decisions to lease and/or renew
- Generate leads by conducting effective follow up on the phone & through email
- Provide exceptional and consistent customer service to our residents & prospects
- Develop marketing plans with the goal to sustain occupancy as well as staying informed about the current market
Requirements
- Previous leasing, sales, customer service, hospitality, student housing, or multifamily experience preferred
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to connect with prospective residents and parents
- Comfortable conducting property tours and confidently overcoming objections to close leases
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Experience managing leads, follow-up activity, and maintaining accurate CRM/property management records
- Strong understanding of social media platforms including Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook with the ability to create engaging content and support leasing campaigns
- Comfortable appearing in videos and participating in on-site marketing initiatives and resident events
- Ability to analyze traffic, leasing activity, and conversion opportunities to improve results
- Professional written and verbal communication skills
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently while contributing to a team environment
- Comfortable working weekends and flexible hours during peak leasing periods
- Proficient with Microsoft Office and willingness to learn property management software (Entrata experience preferred)
- Ability to maintain a positive resident and prospect experience while handling questions and concerns professionally
- Reliable transportation and ability to support outreach, campus engagement, and local marketing efforts as needed
Additional Details Provided:
- Preferred traits (student housing specific)
- Competitive mindset with a focus on occupancy goals
- Energetic and comfortable engaging with students daily
- Strong social media presence and awareness of current trends
- Event planning and grassroots marketing experience preferred
- Ability to move quickly while maintaining resident experience and brand standards
Our Perks & Benefits:
Taking care of our clients and residents starts with taking care of our team. Tarantino is committed to each team member's health, wealth, and overall well-being. We deeply value the contributions of our employees and offer various benefits to ensure that our extraordinary team is taken care of.
- COMPETITIVE PAY
- MEDICAL AND RX
- PAID TIME OFF
- RETIREMENT AND 401K
- SHORT-TERM DISABILITY
- LONG-TERM DISABILITY
- VOLUNTARY LIFE
- VISION
- DENTAL
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