Leasing Consultant

A leasing consultant's primary role is to attract and screen potential tenants, provide information about available properties, negotiate lease terms, and ensure a smooth leasing process. As a leasing consultant, you will be responsible for leasing properties to prospective tenants, ensuring high occupancy rates, and maintaining positive relationships with current residents. Your role involves marketing and promoting available properties, conducting property tours, screening applicants, negotiating lease agreements, and providing excellent customer service. You will work closely with the property manager and other team members to achieve leasing goals and maintain property standards. The leasing consultant's primary focus shall include, but not be limited to: Staying informed about local rental market trends, competitor activities, and industry regulations. Participating in property marketing events, outreach programs, and promotional activities to maximize property visibility. Managing all aspects of the leasing process, including leasing apartments to qualified prospects, preparing lease paperwork, and assisting residents to ensure a smooth move-in. Responding to in-person, phone, and email inquiries, providing leasing information, and making appointments. Assisting with completing weekly, monthly, and special reports. Determining resident needs and responding promptly to any concerns. Explaining all lease and community policies to new and current residents clearly and accurately. Planning, organizing, and conducting resident functions as needed and as directed by the Property Manager. Upholding ethical standards, fair housing regulations, and company policies in all leasing activities. Working at least one to two weekends per month. Qualifications Valid Driver's License. 1+ year of sales or leasing experience strongly preferred. High School Diploma or equivalent required. Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities: Strong negotiating and sales abilities. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and multitasking skills. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and social media marketing. Knowledge of property management software such as Onesite, Yardi, RealPage, Knock, RentCafe, Resman, etc. Understanding of business practices and principles. Ability to handle multiple projects and tasks effectively. Ability to cope with stress calmly. Respect for confidentiality. Ability to work independently and collaboratively. Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed. We offer full-time, career-track positions with competitive pay, comprehensive health benefits, housing discounts, paid holidays, an exceptional 401(k) plan with employer match, and more! We are an Equal Opportunity Employer Drug-Free Workplace ZRS Management celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. To meet the challenges of our growing business, ZRS seeks motivated team players with strong customer service, organizational, and technical skills. If you have the right attitude and dedication, you can build a successful career at ZRS. Our health and wellness offerings include Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life insurance, along with an Employee Assistance Program supporting mental health for employees and their families. We also provide paid time off, floating holidays, and flexible 401(k) plans to support your future. Live Well

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