Leasing Specialist

LV Property Management is seeking a full-time Leasing Specialist in Waukesha, WI! 

Overview: The Leasing Specialist will partner with the Property Manager and maintenance staff on leasing, resident relations, applications, and day-to-day operational management at our Monterey Apartments in Waukesha. This is an excellent opportunity to work for a growing company that offers affordable benefits, commission pay, generous bonuses, and opportunities for growth!
 

Pay: $17-20/hr. + commissions + generous bonuses + affordable benefits!

Location: Monterey Apartments - 2725 N University Dr, Waukesha, WI 53188

Schedule: Full time, 40 hours per week. 3 Saturdays per month are required!
 

Responsibilities:

• Warmly greet visitors, prospective renters, and current residents addressing questions, concerns, and complaints.
• Provide potential residents with collateral, information, and tours of facilities and available units.
• Consult with prospective residents to identify requirements and budgets, then match these needs with available units.
• Ensure available and model apartments are fresh and tidy.
• Perform all steps in the leasing process, including credit checks, background screenings, landlord verifications, collection of application fees, and security deposit.
• Maintain a successful closing ratio consistent with industry standards.
• Follow-up with potential leads.
• Review the ILS listings and post internet ads for the community.
• Tour property daily to ensure it is neat, tidy, attractive, and in good repair.
• Complete market surveys and maintain up-to-date reports.
• Develop and implement marketing strategies to attract renters and build community with residents.
• Record and update details of perspective and existing residents in software system.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
   

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Customer service experience required.
• Previous experience in sales, hospitality, or real estate preferred.
• Outgoing, friendly attitude, and ability to make others feel welcomed and comfortable.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with strong sales and customer service skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to multi-task and problem solve.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
   

Benefits:

Generous commissions and bonus opportunities on top of hourly pay!

Blue Cross/Blue Shield affordable Healthcare, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.

Paid holidays and Paid Time off.

401K with employer match.

Paid additional training/certificate training.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, walk, and climb stairs and use his/her hands.  The employee must lift and/or carry up to 10 lbs.  The specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.  Must be able to travel by auto and operate a motor vehicle.
 

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise in this work environment is usually between quiet and loud.

Time spent outside:  25% - 50%

Time spent inside:  50% - 75%