Leasing Consultant

RGF PROPERTIES INC

Bakersfield, CA

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

SKILLS

Advertising, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Computer Software, Customer Service Evaluation, Dental Insurance, Fire Alarm, Health Insurance, High School Diploma, Interpersonal Skills, Keyboards, Leasing, Marketing Strategy, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Organizational Skills, PC (Personal Computer) Systems, Physical Demands, Quality Management, Real Estate Sales, Regulations, Sales, Sales Closing Skills, Social Media, System Operations, Vision Plan, Voice Mail, Website Traffic Growth

LOCATION

Bakersfield, CA

POSTED

22 days ago

Benefits:

401(k)
Competitive salary
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

RGF Properties is seeking an experienced and energetic Leasing Consultant for one of Bakersfield's finest apartment communities. Come join our team and grow with us!

Leasing Consultant
RGF Properties, Inc. Bakersfield, CA

Employment Type
Full-Time

Benefits Offered
401K, Dental, Life, Medical, Vision, PTO

Compensation
$21 per hour (plus commission)

SUMMARY: The Leasing Consultant is the residential sales representative whose primary duties are to greet clients, to present professionally the features and benefits of their assigned property and properly secure lease agreements from qualified applicants. As a key employee liaison between all guests of the community and the ownership, Leasing Consultant personnel must have leasing experience in the multi-family industry, must be familiar with using computer software to perform various tasks, must have a proven track record in sales and leasing properties, excellent interpersonal skills and strong communication.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Include the following but are not limited to the job specifications contained herein. Additional duties or job functions that can be performed safely may be required as deemed necessary by supervisory personnel.
· Greet all guests in a standing upright position as they enter the community maintaining the highest quality of customer service.
· Ensure that all vacant or to be shown units are locked and unlocked as needed and that the surrounding areas are in “model” condition.
· Show units to prospects and follow up on daily traffic.
· Prepare all lease documents.
· Have prospect complete application and secure deposit in accordance with the company procedures and Fair Housing requirements.
· Conduct all business in accordance with RGF’s policies and procedures, Fair Housing, Americans with Disabilities Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other Federal and State laws.
· Update availability report
· Submit processed applications to the Community Manager for approval. Follow up with applicant regarding status.
· Ensure unit is ready for resident to move-in on agreed date.
· Immediately follow-up on prospects that did not close and attempt to close sale again. If unable to help prospect, refer them to sister communities to meet prospect’s needs.
· Maintain thorough product knowledge of the property, sister properties and competitors.
· Secure new resident (s) signature(s) on appropriate paperwork prior to move-in. Orient new residents to community.
· Ensure unit is ready for resident to move-in on agreed date.
· Immediately follow-up on prospects that did not close and attempt to close sale again. If unable to help prospect, refer them to sister communities to meet prospect’s needs.
· Assist with the renewal program, including sending renewal letters, preparing renewals, etc.
· Open the leasing office daily, including ensuring cleanliness of the office, preparing refreshments for the potential guests, taking phones off overnight service, checking and responding to voicemail.
· Utilize proper phone etiquette for all incoming and outgoing phone calls made to residents. All calls should be clear and in a professional manner.
· Report any violations of the rules and regulations that are noticed at any time.
· Observe precautions required to protect residents, guests and property, and report damage, theft, and found articles to supervisors.
· Be familiar with the fire alarm system operations and report all incidents to management.
· Call police or fire departments in cases of emergency, such as fire or presence of unauthorized persons.
· Close out work orders daily, weekly, monthly and follow up with residents to make sure everything has been completed.
· Maintain and update all resident information in computer database.
· Assist in developing and implementing effective marketing strategies to increase property traffic and internet leads.
· Post and update social media advertisements and ensure maximum property visibility.
· Assist with property and resident events.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
· High School Diploma with two years of leasing experience preferred.
· Position requires excellent leasing and closing skills, and the person must have computer skills and be organized.
· Operate telephone, personal computer/keyboard, Microsoft Office including Word and MS Outlook, community software.
· Ability to understand and explain lease documents.
· Ability to sell the property’s products and services to prospects.
· Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.
· Comply with expectations as demonstrated in the employee handbook.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Some lifting; typically 25lbs. or less.
· Ability to climb stairs to access units.
· Ability to walk several acres to tour the community.
· Ability to stand for long periods.
· Ability to sit at a desk for long periods of time.
· This is a drug-free workplace.

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RGF PROPERTIES INC

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