Leasing Agent in Minneapolis, Minnesota at Real Estate Equities

Leasing Agent- Market Rate Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide residents and applicants with exceptional customer service and foster good resident relations.
• Be a valuable part of an effective on-site team.
• Meet and greet prospects and applicants in person and on the telephone.
• Show and lease apartments and follow up with applicants and prospects.
• Follow up with prospects in Knock keeping a consistent engagement score of 85% or higher.
• Process applications and other necessary paperwork to lease or renew resident leases.
• Assist residents with questions and record maintenance service requests in Yardi.
• Assist with marketing outreach program.
• Attend regularly held training
• Participate in community inspections as requested by Property Manager.
• Participate with resident activities/programs such as National Night Out.
• Polish up leasing model, vacant apartments and the tour route.
• Participate in the preparation of making balloons clusters, preparing the refreshment center, and other preparation to open the leasing office for business.
• Operate all office machines, printer, computer, etc.
• Handle mail, prepare notes, letters, and documents; receive and distribute packages.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

• Previous leasing or related sales experience preferred.
• Ability to perform essential duties.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to multi-task/meet deadlines.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, Yardi and Knock experience desired.
• Maintain professional office environment and treat residents and fellow employees with respect.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions.
• Knowledge of Fair Housing Laws and the ability to apply them in your daily interactions with residents, applicants and prospects preferred.
• Consistently follow, enforce and support REE screening criteria as required by the Fair Housing Laws and REE.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit for long periods of time at a computer.
• Ability to lift up to 10 pounds.
• Ability to twist, turn, bend, stoop and go up and down stairs as necessary.