Leasing Consultant
The Dragas Companies of Virginia Beach, a pre-eminent real estate developer and builder is seeking a full time, energetic and well-organized individual to join our existing property management team. This person should enjoy working with people but also possess strong administrative abilities and computer competence. The Leasing Consultant must be a self-motivated, sales, and customer service driven individual who enjoys working toward and achieving sales goals while presenting a professional, consistently positive image to visitors, prospects, and residents.
Responsibilities include:
• Handling all prospective phone calls and obtaining appointments
• Greeting, qualifying, showing and closing prospective residents
• Processing applications
• Preparing move-in packages and lease paperwork
• Inspecting ready apartments
• Conducting resident move-ins by reviewing and executing lease and addendums
• Recording traffic and leasing activity
• Ensuring daily that the grounds, tour routes, models, leasing office and other community amenities are open and “show” ready
• Assisting with outreach programs
• Assisting with resolving residents’ concerns
• Conducting monthly market surveys
• Maintaining on-going knowledge of local market & market trends
• Posting service requests
• Encouraging & promoting resident retention and renewal programs
• Processing move-out files
• Ensuring curb appeal of a community
• Keeping up-to-date resident database
• Participating in risk management program
REQUIREMENTS:
• High School diploma or GED
College preferred
• Knowledge of on-site management operations
• Prior experience in leasing and/or property management is a plus
• Good Financial/Credit Standing
SKILLS and ABILITIES:
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Able to adhere to set and variable work schedules, including weekends and emergencies as required
• Able to adhere to company policies, procedures, and practices
• Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Able to professionally interact with customers, residents, and guests
• Own a valid driver’s license with a good driving record and current automobile insurance
• Assertiveness and strong customer service orientation
• Basic Internet, Microsoft Word, and Excel experience; working knowledge of property management software a definite plus
Compensation based on experience and will include base plus monthly bonuses and benefits packages. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity to join an established and reputable corporation, please submit your resume for immediate consideration.