Apartment Leasing Associate

Preferred Apartment Communities is engaged in the operation of primarily Class A multifamily properties. We have developed a culture throughout our company that is designed to show respect for each other, our residents, and vendors.  We believe our focus on quality, consistency, and innovation provides strong national recognition for the Preferred Apartment Communities brand.  Learn more about us at https://www.pacapts.com/.

Preferred Apartment Communities is engaged in the operation of primarily Class A multifamily properties. We have developed a culture throughout our company that is designed to show respect for each other, our residents, and vendors.  We believe our focus on quality, consistency, and innovation provides strong national recognition for the Preferred Apartment Communities brand.  Learn more about us at https://www.pacapts.com/.

LOCATION: The Rosery Apartments - Largo, FL

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Generous PTO program

• 13 paid holidays plus 3 floating holidays and paid volunteer day

• Comprehensive, affordable medical coverage as well as company-paid dental and vision coverage available to all full-time, regular associates

• 401k with exceptional employer match

• Associate Apartment Discount

• Educational Assistance Program (tuition and certifications)

• Company-paid employee assistance, mental health, and wellness program

REQUIREMENTS:

• Multi-family leasing experience preferred.

• Social media marketing experience preferred.

• Valid driver's license (free from major moving violations) and dependable transportation.

• Must be available to work Saturdays and Sundays, where applicable

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The Leasing Consultant conducts daily leasing activities; including attaining leasing goals (occupancy and rent growth), building, and managing rapport to generate interest, desire, and satisfaction for the PAC community.  The Leasing Consultant also provides the ultimate in service to our residents; completes lease paperwork, and all other duties that correspond to leasing activities.  Ultimately, a Leasing Consultant sells prospects and residents on the quality of the PAC brand and the lifestyle of a PAC apartment home.

• Achieves daily, weekly, monthly individual leasing goals to contribute to team/property leasing goals established by operational budget.

• Answers telephone calls, internet inquiries, or in-person requests from prospects with the purpose of leasing a PAA apartment home; performs follow-up action(s) for every prospect.

• Responds to and/or follows up on resident requests; logs requests as needed.

• Utilize sales tools including rapport building, qualifying, closing during each sales interaction/presentation.

• Qualifies prospects by collecting/compiling personal data, entering data into database, initiating background check, and providing follow up status to prospect.

• Communicates move-in/move-out apartment status to other team members; ensures apartments are move-in ready; takes action to ensure move-ins occur to satisfy new resident and minimize apartment vacancy.

• Completes all required paperwork, associated with leasing, service, and satisfaction, accurately, professionally, and timely.

• Tours the property visually inspecting common areas; amenities, and vacant apartments to ensure cleanliness and professional presentation; shows the apartment community to guests/prospects; answers questions about amenities, apartment homes, and the local community.

• Stays current on relevant market issues and competitive information.

• Performs light bookkeeping and financial activities (calculating monthly rents, pro-rated rents, preparing letters for delinquent payments, etc).

• Performs office administrative activities (key track/key release, accepting resident packages, entering information on computer database, etc).

• Call the answering service as necessary for messages and follow up on all messages.