Now Hiring - Westwood Residential - Real Estate Leasing Consultant in Federal Way, WA

Full description of the position

Job Summary: Responsible for leasing and marketing efforts, approving applications and preparing lease paperwork.

Supervisor: Property Manager (in the case of a manager's absence, the Assistant Manager-Operations will make finaldecisions).

Hours: 40 hours per week *Workweek will include weekends and may exceed the standard 40 hours.

Payroll Status: Non-Exempt

Required Qualifications:

High School Graduate or Equivalent Training

Valid driver’s license

Service industry experience

Ability to do essential functions.

Understand and carry out oral instructions.

Read and carry out written instructions.

Essential Functions:

Leasing - Make sure that models are open and show units are selected and walked, all common areas are open, refreshments ready, golf carts ready and clean, desks stocked with supplies necessary to lease apartments prior to the office opening daily. Turn phones off service prior to the office opening and make sure messages are returned promptly.

Marketing - Assist the Assistant Manager of Leasing and Marketing in the completion of the weekly market study. Must also gain comprehensive knowledge of market, especially direct competition. Responsible for continued contact with locators and brokers. Assist in implementing the Employer Call Program. Update property website and other marketing and leasing websites weekly.

Administrative - Approve rental applications, prepare the new resident’s move-in packets and lease paperwork in a timely manner. Walk make-readies before units are moved in. Accurately note information on current weekly activity, garage and carport logs as well as leases. Assist prospects in completing applications for utility service, telephone, and cable as well as ensuring that these services have been correctly scheduled. Check messages throughout the day.

Resident/Prospect Relations - Greet and qualify prospective residents. Professionally describe and demonstrate property features to generate an acceptable sales closing ratio. Must present fresh, professional and well-groomed appearance. Must be able to respond to requests from residents as well as following up on service requests to ensure that each was completed to the resident’s satisfaction and in a timely manner.

Managerial - Must be able to represent Manager and Assistant Managers in their absence with decision-making capabilities. Must be able to exercise good judgment.

General Items:

Skill in using standard office equipment including telephones, the Internet, fax machines, andphotocopying equipment. Must also demonstrate the ability to perform basic computer data entry functions. Must be energetic, organized and service oriented. Ability to meet deadlines. Skill in attention to detail. Follow all safety procedures and notify supervisor of safety hazards.

Related Job Duties:

Inspect clubhouse, models and show units daily, notify manager or maintenance if grounds or common areas are not acceptable, verify rental applications, prepare move-in packets and lease paperwork, handle resident problems, plan and oversee resident parties, travel to pick up supplies for office, deliver notices to residents on occasion.

Physical Functions:
Standing, walking, climbing, talking, hearing, seeing, writing, driving and ability to withstand normal environmental conditions both inside and out throughout the year.

NOTE: The above job description is intended to describe the duties in general terms anddoes not necessarily describe all functions.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Customer Service: 1 year (Preferred)
• Apartment Leasing: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person