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Job Description
Leasing Agent Simsbury, CT Pay:
$19.00 - $23.00 per hour, negotiable based on experience
Job Type:
Full-time Openings:
2
Schedule:
40-hour work week, with some weekends required
Work Location:
In person Garden Communities is seeking professional, friendly, and customer-focused Leasing Agents for our apartment community in Simsbury, CT. The ideal candidates will have strong customer service, sales, hospitality, administrative, leasing, or property management experience, along with excellent communication skills and the ability to provide outstanding service to both prospective and current residents. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people, is highly organized, and is interested in growing within residential property management. Prior leasing experience is helpful, but we are also open to candidates with strong transferable skills who are eager to learn. We are looking for candidates who can confidently communicate with prospective residents, conduct apartment tours, follow up on leads, assist with applications, and help create a positive experience from the first point of contact through move-in. Responsibilities Greet prospective residents and provide information about available apartments Conduct apartment tours and present the property in a professional and welcoming manner Follow up with prospective residents regarding availability, applications, and next steps Assist with lease applications, application verification, renewals, and move-in paperwork Respond to phone calls, emails, and resident inquiries in a timely and professional manner Assist current residents with questions, concerns, and service requests Maintain accurate guest cards, leasing records, reports, leases, and resident files Support the Property Manager with daily administrative and leasing responsibilities Handle resident concerns in a professional, fair, and consistent manner Maintain office organization and assist with office and maintenance supply inventory Assist with resident communication and special resident events as needed Conduct all business in accordance with company policies, Fair Housing, ADA, Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other applicable laws Perform other duties as assigned by the Property Manager Qualifications Prior leasing, property management, sales, hospitality, administrative, or customer service experience preferred Yardi or property management software experience is a plus, but not required Strong customer service and interpersonal skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills Professional, positive, and dependable attitude Ability to multitask and prioritize in a busy office environment Strong follow-up and organizational skills Comfortable using computers, email, Microsoft Office, and learning new software systems Ability to work independently with minimal supervision Must be a team player and work well with owners, managers, colleagues, residents, and vendors Must be legally authorized to work in the United States Must be able to work a 40-hour work week, including some weekends as needed Benefits 401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
Work Location:
In person
Pay:
$19.00 - $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): Are you legally authorized to work in the United States? How many years of customer service, sales, hospitality, administrative, or leasing experience do you have? Do you have experience using Yardi or any property management software? If yes, please list the system Do you have any leasing, property management, apartment community, or real estate experience? Are you able to commute to Simsbury, CT on a daily basis? What hourly pay rate are you looking for?
