Description

The Leasing Consultant reports directly to the Community Manager and is responsible for providing leasing support at the property where he/she is assigned. The Leasing Consultant's focus is to answer all rental inquiries, schedule appointments, qualify residents, show available apartments and, above all, to lease apartments.

Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Touring prospective residents through the community
• Providing comprehensive property details, including rates, availability, options, specials, concessions, and ancillary fees
• Speaking with prospective tenants to overcome objections and secure leases
• Remaining up-to-date with area competitors, pricing, and specials 
• Ensuring the property is clean and attractive at all times and the tour path, amenity spaces, common areas, and leasing office is tidy 
• Informing the Community Manager of rental application outcomes based on the resident screening report 
• Communicating screening results to applicants
• Processing appropriate paperwork for prospect approvals and/or denials
• Soliciting additional information from prospects based on screening reports
• Establishing new resident files, drafting Rental Agreements, and completing all relevant paperwork related to new residents
• Conducting move-in inspections
• Accurately collecting and recording rents and work orders when required
• Providing assistance with paperwork and special projects
• Ensuring compliance with Fair Housing, Equal Opportunity Employment, and Landlord Tenant laws
• Possessing comprehensive knowledge of property marketing strategies, including familiarity with available units, their conditions, rental rates, and move-in dates
• Compiling a comprehensive list of community, property, and unit benefits for marketing purposes
• Understanding property policies concerning deposit amounts, rental agreements, and restrictions
• Conducting weekly rental market comparisons with competitors to inform marketing strategies
• Maintaining a daily Traffic Log 
• Ensuring all rental applications are completed, signed, and processed promptly 
• Creating and utilizing various marketing tools such as flyers, brochures, social media, and other advertising options
• Marketing the property to local businesses

Requirements

Qualifications and Experience

Experience

• AppFolio: 1 year (required)
• Property leasing: 1 year (required)
• Fair Housing regulations: 1 year (required)

Ability to commute/relocate

• 98310 Bremerton, WA - Reliably commute (required)

What BODE Offers

Benefits and Compensation

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans
• 401(k) plan
• 6 paid Holidays per year

Job Type

Full-time

Compensation

$22.00 - $25.00 Hourly, depending on experience