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Leasing ConsultantHelp people find their new homes! Your main focus as a leasing consultant here at *insert property name* is to lease apartments while achieving the highest effective rent level. Executing leases triggers our competitive commission and bonus structure. Most importantly, our property management philosophy is maintaining strong customer service and resident satisfaction, which starts with each and every leasing consultant on the Fortis team.No experience with property or leasing? No problem. You have more skills than you know! We pride ourselves in utilizing diverse employment backgrounds to equip our team with as many different perspectives as possible. Often, successful leasing agents were once successful waiters/waitresses, customer service representatives, floor workers at big box stores, and call center employees. Fortis is here to help you pursue your employment goals.Here, you don't work for us, you work with us. At Fortis, our success is the result of people like you filling out job applications like this. From your first day in the office, you are a Fortis team member. We pride ourselves on employing thoughtful, innovative, and outgoing people, just like you.And we put our money where our mouth is; we take care of our team. We maintain a competitive commission and bonus structure to recognize your hard work, we guarantee paid time off, and we provide employee rental discounts on our properties because we know that your family at home is and should be your first priority. We also promote internal advancement to further your life in our Fortis family because we believe that our leaders of tomorrow come from the workers of today.You assist in your community's goal to effectively and efficiently lease the property, while also promoting excellence in resident care and service. You work alongside a team of leasing agents in the office and maintenance technicians, groundskeepers, and a maintenance supervisor on your property, all under the direction of your property/community manager. There, your contribution to the team is specifically:MarketingShow apartmentsProvide information to prospects via telephone and personal visitsAccurately quote pricesFollow up on all prospectsThorough knowledge of the immediate market and all comparable propertiesThorough knowledge of the surrounding communityEnsure all necessary application paperwork is obtained from prospectsTenant RelationsProvide superior customer serviceCollect money (deposits, rents, etc.)Prepare and review leases for accuracyMaintain effective and aggressive lease renewal programStaff Relations and AdministrationInspect apartments for readinessAdherence to and proper implementation of all Fortis Properties Management policies and proceduresDistribute move-in packagesKnowledge of and adherence to the following:Fair Housing policies and proceduresADA policies and proceduresOther duties as needed or requiredExperiencePrior leasing/sales experience is preferredSpecial SkillsAbility to successfully interact with peopleOrganizational skillsProficiency in social media preferredProficiency with property management software (Yardi, RealPage, MRI, AppFolio)Computer skills to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)Strong communication skills both orally and writtenGood decision-making abilityProficient sales skillsProfessional imageBenefits (Full-Time Employees Only)Paid Time OffMedical/Dental/VisionLife Insurance401(K)Referral ProgramRent Discounts (where applicable)DisclaimerThis job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. The Company provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).This Property Management Company is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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