Leasing Associate

San Marcos community is seeking a full time leasing associate with at lease 1 year of experience.  Must be able to work weekends.  Resman experience a plus.

Performs a variety of duties associated with leasing and marketing of the community. Interacts with prospective resident and current residents to achieve maximum occupancy. Acts as company's representative by conveying benefits of the community. Responsible for leasing process from prospect introduction to occupancy of the resident.

Job Accountabilities:

• Administrative - Maintains traffic and leasing data. Enters leasing related data into computer system on a daily basis. Collects deposits and other funds associated with an applicant and resident move-in. Accurately and efficiently prepares leasing paperwork. Performs a variety of functions to ensure accurate and organized lease/resident file administration. Ensures completion of various daily, weekly and monthly reports in a timely and accurate manner.
• Training – Completes all training courses assigned within the time frame requested.
• Leasing– Understands and complies with state landlord-tenant law and Fair Housing laws and standards. Respond to telephone inquiries, perform site tours, follow up and effectively lease apartments. Completes follow –up activity with prospects after initial community visit. Lease apartments at an acceptable closing ratio. Follow established policies in the screening and approval of applicants. Analyzes concerns with slow to lease apartments and offers recommendations. Maintains accurate, in-depth knowledge of all aspects or rent and pricing information, vacancies, apartment availability, lease expirations, square footage, etc. Monitors all vacancies and future vacancies in order to react proactively to future occupancy needs.
• Marketing – Maintains up-to-date knowledge of market and competitive properties. Supports overall marketing efforts and recommends changes in promotions, advertisements, rent and pricing strategies. Gathers information about markets, competition, etc. and prepares market surveys to analyze market trends and conditions. Monitors advertisements and effectiveness. Assists in the preparation of marketing plans.