Now Hiring - Thayer Properties - Leasing Agent in Columbus, GA

Full description of the position

Thayer Companies is seeking a Leasing Agent who is energetic and ready to take ownership of his/her community! Thayer Companies is family orientated with competitive pay and comprehensive benefits. You will be the primary communicator to prospects, residents, and your market area.

As a Leasing Agent you will be expected to:

Understand and effectively communicate lease terms, specifications, community policies, current rental rates, sizes, location and amenities, via email, telephone, or in person.

Manage the leasing/renewal process from start to finish.

Assure quality of market ready apartments. Daily inspections are a must. Curb appeal is a necessity.

Site tours include, but are not limited to, transporting and showing the prospect the property so that all amenities, model units and available apartments are shown.

Maintain closing ratios and work to achieve and exceed budgeted occupancy percentages.

Maintain awareness of local market trends and conditions.

Respond to internet leads and answer prospect calls. Sell the products and services of the property.

Maintain thorough product knowledge of the property competition. Work with Property Manager to develop and implement sales and marketing strategies.

Administrative tasks include gathering and screening data for applications, collecting rental deposits, maintaining and updating files.

Confirm all leases and corresponding paperwork are completed and input into computer accurately and on a timely basis.

Ensure current resident files are properly maintained.

Take service requests from residents and insure they are entered into computer accurately and on a timely basis. Answer questions for residents about community, repairs, rent, rules, etc. Follow up on a timely basis if unable to respond to residents on all matters.

Demonstrate ability to diffuse and respond to customer concerns to avoid escalation of the problem.

Assist in planning resident functions. Attend functions and participate as host for any functions as directed by the Property Manager.

Attendance is an imperative job function, Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

High School Diploma required.

CALP Designation must be acquired within 12 months.

Sales experience preferred.

Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Requires the ability to read and write English fluently.

Must have a valid driver’s license.

Demonstrate ability to apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, collect pertinent data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions and initiate appropriate course of action.

Effectively convey ideas, images and goals to a diverse group of personalities.

Competence in personal computer skills, keyboard, internet search, math, Microsoft Office Suite

including Word, Excel, and E-mail, as well as, community software applications.

Knowledge of Fair Housing laws.

Employees must fulfill the performance standards of this position and comply with policies, rules and procedures of the company, including those set out in the Employee Handbook or otherwise communicated (verbally or writing) to employees.

Thayer Companies offers an excellent benefits and compensation package.

Drug Free Workplace.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $13.75 - $14.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Columbus, GA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)
• Property leasing: 1 year (Preferred)
• OneSite: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)
• CALP designation (Preferred)

Work Location: In person