Leasing Consultant

Afton Properties, Inc is a full-service Real Estate management company. Our hands-on ownership and management style, paired with our knowledge of industry standards and operations standards, has allowed us to grow significantly since the corporation's birth. One of our highest priorities is for our tenants to live in healthy and safe environments and receive the individual attention and focus they deserve. Our long-term vision leads us to prioritize our properties' upkeep and maintenance to ensure our residents feel pride in residency. To attain these standards for the tenants and owners, we require employees committed to working with the highest standards in their work ethic.

We are seeking a Leasing Consultant to work at a Garden Style property full-time. The Leasing Consultant will be responsible for various duties to ensure we meet our company goals. The Leasing Consultant will be traveling between two of our locations in Lawrenceville, NJ.

Compensation:

$21.00-$23.00 an hour Upon experience + Bonus + Overtime

Benefits:
Medical Options with Employer Contribution, Visio, Dental
Paid Holidays: Presidents Day, MLK Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday, Christmas Day & Eve, and New Year's Day.
Paid Vacation and Sick Leave

Qualifications:
Customer Services Experience
Spanish and English preferred
Basic computer knowledge - Internet, Excel, Outlook, Word, OneDrive.
Knowledge of Yardi and Rent Cafe is a plus.
Prior leasing skills are required.
Knowledge of Virtual touring and in-person touring

JOB SUMMARY: Presenting properties and providing amenities in a positive light to prospective tenants. Acting as a landlord for property owners and helping them navigate the property market. Advertising available properties using a variety of media and promoting materials.

Leasing Consultant:

Implement marketing programs assigned by the manager, including social media campaigns and more traditional marketing methods both on and off-site for current and future residents. Assist in maintaining marketing campaigns such as Craigslist posting, website management, online reputation management sites, etc.
Present the property and its provided amenities in a positive light to prospective tenants.
Advise the Owner or its Upper management on the best marketing plan that best fits the property for leasing units.
Advertise available units using a variety of media and promotional materials.
Tour and show available units upon request to all prospective tenants.
Determine the needs, living standards, and economic viability of prospective customers.
Confirm rental application data and personal references. Pre-qualify prospects and residents in accordance with compliance and company procedures.
Process and prepare all resident certifications and lease agreements per applicable regulations
Maintain knowledge of the properties in the assigned portfolio and competitors. Stay knowledgeable of local market trends.
Maintain superior customer service to meet company standards in customer service experience
Provide information on all aspects of properties. (Expansion, zoning, crime, etc.)
Negotiate leasing terms and conditions and close deals.
Ensure the leasing office, tour path, vacant apartments, amenities, and general curb appeal of the community is impeccably clean, if necessary, spot clean. Notify the appropriate staff to correct whenever an issue is identified. Follow up and confirm completion.
Inspect all apartment homes to ensure they are ready for move-in according to company standards before the move-in date.
Accurately prepare and be thoroughly knowledgeable with all lease-related paperwork, from the application process through move out. This includes processing housing applications, preparing move-in information, lease files, renewal letters, and renewal leases, completing brochures, completing move-out requests, and any other forms utilized as they relate to leasing and resident relations.
Professionally always represents the Company.
The leasing Consultant is expected to work on Fridays and Saturdays, representing the highest leasing volume days of the week.
Additional duties may be assigned at the community manager's discretion.

Typical Work:

Environment/Conditions: In constant movement around the property visiting different work locations. Essential Functions/Physical Requirements: Walking property and inspecting units, touring the property, and meeting with applicants in person or via virtual tools.

Equipment used: Computers, phones, tablets, filing cabinets, copy machines, general office equipment, golf carts.

Scheduling:

Employees will be working 5 days a week as assigned by their supervisor.
They will be included in a rotation for servicing after-hour calls that may need to be addressed after normal business hours.
Employees may be scheduled to work on weekends.

Afton Properties is an equal opportunity employer. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We are committed to providing an environment of safety and mutual respect for all staff members. Afton Properties does not discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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