Leasing Agent- Affordable at Real Estate Equities – Saint Paul, Minnesota

Real Estate Equities is looking for a Leasing Agent to join our team! Press House is 144 units and one (1) building located in Saint Paul, MN.

What We Offer:

• Compensation: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour, plus commissions
• Generous Paid Time Off: 10 Paid Holidays + 16 Days of PTO
• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) with Up to 4% Match
• Employer-Paid Insurance: Life, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability
• Professional Development Opportunities

Purpose: Take ownership of leasing apartments to continually maintain a competitive occupancy for the community in the marketplace

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Meet or exceed budgeted occupancy requirements by:
• Creating a positive prospect experience.
• Managing Knock leasing platform by following up with leads and keeping a consistent engagement score of 85% or higher.
• Scheduling tours, show apartments and follow up with prospects.
• Respond to leasing inquiries via email, if applicable.
• Process prospect background check.
• Ensure prospect meets or exceeds Company screening requirements.
• Process paperwork required to determine household eligibility for affordable housing programs.
• Process resident applications and follow up with residents to get necessary paperwork to lease and or renew resident leases.
• Complete a monthly pricing analysis of competitive buildings to optimize pricing and promotions.
• Provide residents and applicants with exceptional customer service and foster good resident relations.
• Report any issues with vacant apartments that would deter the ability to rent.
• Guide residents to the appropriate staff member to address issues. You may address if the above items are complete.
• Attend Compliance training in person at corporate office, via video conference or provided by a vendor.
• Attend regularly held training and meetings as necessary.
• Participate in resident activities and outreach programs.
• Be a valuable part of an effective on-site team.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

• Previous leasing or related sales experience preferred.
• Yardi experience preferred.
• Knock experience preferred.
• Previous affordable housing experience with Section 8, LITHC and Tax Credit preferred.
• 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 suite.
• Maintain professional office environment and treat fellow coworkers and residents 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.
• Consistently follow, enforce and support Company screening criteria as required by the Fair Housing Laws and Company.

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 walk up and down stairs as necessary.