Leasing Assistant (Part-Time)
POSITION SUMMARY
Texas Inter-Faith Management/40i is a non-profit organization affiliated with The Inter-Faith Group (IFG), which is an alliance of seven independently operated non-profits that share a collective mission to create quality affordable housing and support services to families. Our team members are expected to embrace, exemplify and uphold our core values of Stewardship, Hard-working, Well-respected, Innovation, and Neighborly cooperation (SHWIN), in order to foster positive relationships both within the organization and with external stakeholders.
The successful candidate will be an outgoing, persuasive individual with a 'selling' communication style, who is comfortable meeting new people. This position requires a professional, organized, and detailed individual with excellent computer and communication skills.
Requirements: Must have lease-up experience preferably with LIHTC affordable housing.
Job type: Part-Time
Salary: $15-17 Hourly
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Greet and qualify prospects.
- Record all telephone and in-person visits.
- File and maintain guest cards.
- Inspect models and available “market ready.”
- Communicate related service needs to the Property Manager.
- Demonstrate community and apartment/model and apply product knowledge to client needs by communicating the features and benefits; close the sale.
- Have prospects complete applications and secure a deposit.
- Update availability report, and process applications for approvals. (i.e., credit check, rental history, etc.) Submit processed applications to the Community Manager for approval. Follow up with applicant regarding status.
- Ensure the apartment is ready for the resident to move in on the agreed date.
- Immediately follow up with prospects
- Secure new resident signature(s) on appropriate paperwork prior to move-in.
- Orient new residents to the community.
- Assist in monitoring renewals.
- Monitor advertising effectiveness.
- Gather information about market competition in the area.
- Always represent the company in a professional manner.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)
- Minimum 1-2 years of leasing experience.
- Excellent customer service, strong sales, marketing, and data entry skills
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- High attention to detail
- Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
- Must be familiar with apartment / multi-family leasing and Fair Housing.
- Apartment software experience is a bonus.
- Driver’s license required.
- Bilingual is required