Leasing Agent

Join Our Team at The Douglaston Companies

What we are looking for:

At The Douglaston Companies, collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. We believe that great ideas come from working together, sharing perspectives, and supporting one another to achieve common goals. We're excited to announce an opportunity for a Leasing Agent to join our dynamic team.

Why Choose The Douglaston Companies?

Continuous Learning and Development: Your growth matters to us. We offer ongoing professional development through in-person and virtual training programs designed to sharpen your skills and help you thrive.

Community Commitment: We don't just build properties—we build communities. Our team actively gives back, creating meaningful impact and building a better tomorrow, together.

Career Advancement: This isn't just a job, it's a career. We invest in your personal and professional growth because we know that when our people succeed, we all succeed.  

Back to the role:

What you will do:

• Show Luxury Rental Apartments
• Manage the lead to lease generation and approval process; initial inquiry to application completion; preparation and execution of new leases
• Work along-side senior management to ensure timely processes and procedures are followed
• Respond to Incoming Email Queries
• Organize and Document High Volume Sales/Leasing Traffic
• Respond to client inquiries in a timely and efficient manner
• Answer inquiries from potential renters and scheduling showings
• Meet potential renters on-site and taking tours of the available apartments
• Use software to manage leads, conduct follow up and assist with the application and leasing process
• Use software to generate leases and riders and online payments
• Negotiate renewals with existing tenants
• Generate comparable reports within the surrounding neighborhood
• Work with Leasing Coordinator to ensure accuracy of daily and weekly reporting

What you should have:

• NYS Real Estate Salespersons license required.
• 3-7 years of real estate agent experience preferred 
• Ability to work weekends required
• Professional Appearance and Demeanor
• Superior organizational skills
• Excellent Written and Verbal Communication skills
• Knowledge and Experience with Microsoft Applications (Excel and Word)
• Web/Internet Savvy
• Experience with Real Estate software such as Yardi, On-Site, Nestio/Funnel preferred, but not required

Salary Range:

$75,000 - $80,000

The pay range for this role is $75,000 to $80,000. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location. This may be different in other locations due to differences in the cost of labor.

Benefits:

• Health benefits package including medical, dental & vision plans
• Financial wellness perks to set you up for success - such as 401(k), FSA & HSA, employer-paid life insurance (basic- with option to purchase more); paid leave & disability programs.
• Pet insurance for our furry family
• Mental health resources, such as counseling, are available to our team members
• Time off- Paid Vacation time, Paid Holidays, Paid Sick days
• Employee Referral Program
• Tuition & certification Reimbursement
• Hybrid work schedule with 4 days in office and 1 day remote (subject to your work location and role).
• Ask our recruiting team for more information

Our Companies

• Since 1979, The Douglaston Companies have been at the forefront of building some of the most exciting, transformative projects in New York City and beyond. Comprised of three vertically integrated companies, The Douglaston Companies lead projects through the complete lifecycle, from development to construction, and property management.  Together, the companies have brought more than 15,000 apartments to fruition and completed more than $4 Billion of development. Throughout every project we build and manage, The Douglaston Companies remain committed to founder Jeffrey Levine's original vision: to revitalize and grow neighborhoods one building, one block, one community at a time.

• Douglaston Development: The driving force of our organization, Douglaston Development spearheads property acquisition and development strategies, while fostering relationships with stakeholders and working closely with communities to develop best-in-class properties.
• Levine Builders: Our construction management arm leads everything from pre-construction and construction management to final commissioning and close out, bringing the company's projects to fruition.
• Clinton Management: Clinton Management provides comprehensive property management services for developments completed by Douglaston Development and constructed by Levine Builders. Clinton oversees our diverse portfolio of moderate-income housing, luxury apartments, commercial, and retail properties

• If you are looking for your next challenge, then this is your chance to join our team of exceptionally talented, creative, and innovative professionals. We want you

  Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply The Douglaston Companies is proud to be an inclusive Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination based on any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including, but not limited to an individuals sex, race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, age, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, caregiver status, pregnancy, citizenship, military or veteran status.