Leasing Agent
GCHP
- Location
- Onsite (Baton Rouge, Louisiana)
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Mid Level
About the role
Gulf Coast Housing Partnership is a nonprofit real estate development firm creating community change through housing. The Leasing Agent role focuses on maximizing occupancy, managing resident relations, and ensuring compliance with Section 42 guidelines.
Skills
Full job details
POSITION TITLE: Leasing Agent
MANAGER: Property Manager
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Principally responsible for maximizing occupancy by generating qualified traffic, networking within the local community, scheduling appointments, securing rentals, promoting resident retention.
QUALIFICATIONS Education: High School Diploma or GED Required
Experience: •
Minimum two years of tax credit experience as a leasing agent or similar property management function
Abilities: •
Working knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and OneSite or similar property management software •
Excellent marketing techniques, sales abilities, strong customer service, and problem-solving are essential •
Energetic team player with high degree of professionalism and integrity, organizational skills, attention to detail with high degree of accuracy •
Ability to work flexible schedule, including weekends, to accommodate community needs
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES •
Enthusiastically greet current and prospective residents •
Conduct unit and site tours, build rapport with residents and prospects, determining prospect needs with the goal of obtaining an application and closing the lease •
Inspect vacant unit to ensure product readiness, show model and vacant units, and provide accurate community information •
Conduct all leasing activities at the property, complete guest cards, record traffic, follow up with prospects, coordinate all move-ins, and update the waitlist accordingly •
Follow Section 42 guidelines in the qualification, screening, and acceptance of applicants for residency •
Accurately process and report receipt of application fees, security deposits, rents, and other fees •
Recommend programs and strategies to increase qualified traffic and closing ratios •
Complete market surveys to maintain product knowledge of competitors •
Work to achieve and exceed lease-up schedules •
Contact current residents in person and by written correspondence to renew leases and complete re-certifications within the 120-day period •
Prepare all lease-related paperwork in an accurate and timely manner. Explain lease documents to new and existing residents. Ensure all documents are completed prior to resident move-in •
Perform other duties as assigned by the manager