Leasing Specialist – Savannah Position Available In Chatham, Georgia

Leasing Specialist – Savannah My Niche Apartments Savannah, GA Job Details Full-time $18 – $20 an hour 16 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount Life insurance Qualifications Sales Yardi Mid-level Property leasing Organizational skills 1 year Communication skills Marketing Property management Time management Full Job Description We are looking for a rock star Floating Leasing Specialist in our Savannah, GA market! This position will require the candidate to cover days at multiple properties.

Responsibilities include:

• To carry out all duties and responsibilities specifically assigned by the Leasing Manager, Property Manager, and Area Manager.
• Interview prospective residents, qualify them by their needs, and input their information into the computer on a guest card
• Accompany prospective residents to community ready vacant units, helping them in their decision making by selling the benefits and amenities of the community.
• Follow-up promptly with all phone, online, and walk-in leads.
• Be able to proactively and professionally ask for leasing commitment from all qualified prospective residents
• Qualify prospective residents; verify applications, credit information and previous rental history. Prepare lease and move-in documentation and all related paperwork.
• Collect all rental payments and fees due at move-in.
• Promote a positive and proactive approach to resident relations and service.
• Walk and inspect amenities, tour route, and ready vacant units on a daily basis confirming all is ready.
• Assist in the planning and hosting of resident events and marketing initiatives.
• Maintain knowledge of the apartment marketplace through regular competitive property visits and inspections.
• Audits records and files to identify dates requiring administrative action such as lease expirations, renewals, rent increases, delinquent accounts, evictions, and other time sensitive issues.
• Assists in the marketing of available apartments by updating digital, print, and other marketing material. This includes community outreach marketing.
• Creates a maintains a positive environment for residents that includes providing services and planning and hosting resident events.
• Assists in the implementation and execution of a marketing plan for the property each year.

Assists in the development and implementation of resident retention, marketing and advertising programs.

Background:

• Experience with Yardi, RENTCafe and RENTCafe CRM strongly preferred.
• Background in apartment industry required with at least 1 year experience.

Experience may be in the following roles: Leasing Consultant, Leasing Manager, or Assistant Manager.

Characteristics Required:

Excellent communication and organization skills. High degree of professionalism in appearance and demeanor. Commitment to quality results. Dependability, integrity, and willingness to learn. Proven time management skills. Adaptability, flexibility, and champion of change for improvements and efficiencies. Ability to build teamwork. Persuasive and outgoing demeanor. Positive attitude. Monday through Friday availability with Saturday flexibility.

About Us:

My Niche Apartments operates apartment communities in NC, SC, and GA as a division of LPA. In a cookie cutter industry, we take an original approach. Our team is passionate and design-focused. We are a creative group who dig deep in search of the next big idea seeking inspiration from our peers, surroundings—frankly, from anywhere and anything that could help us create a better resident experience. We want our residents to spend less time worrying about their home, and more time enjoying their lives. Founded in 1961 in Charlotte, NC, for more than 50 years Lat Purser & Associates, Inc. (LPA) has been focused on maximizing the value of commercial real estate and multifamily assets establishing itself as a leader in development, acquisitions, brokerage, leasing, property management, and construction management. With extensive experience and knowledge of our industry, our company is focused on creating value for our clients while providing the finest commercial real estate services throughout the southeast.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$18.00 – $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

Evenings as needed Monday to Friday Weekends as needed Ability to

Commute:

Savannah, GA 31405 (Preferred) Ability to

Relocate:

Savannah, GA 31405: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person