Now Hiring: Leasing Agent – Monterey Villas

Monterey Villas is looking for an energetic, outgoing, and dependable Leasing Agent to join our team! As the first point of contact for our residents, future residents, and vendors, you are truly the heartbeat of our company.We are looking for someone who enjoys working with people, has great communication skills, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. This position would be full time during the summer and then move to part time 20-25 hours per week. Saturdays are required.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following but are not limited to the job specifications contained herein. Additional duties or job functions that can be performed safely may be required as deemed necessary by supervisory personnel.

· Complete lease forms/agreements and collect rental deposits and other fees as they come due.

· Thorough knowledge of lease terms, specifications and ALL community policies

· Have a knowledge of required telephone and sales techniques and etiquette

· Have a knowledge of current market conditions

· Remain fully informed of current rental rates, sizes, locations and all amenities of the property

· Maintain contact with all apartment locator services and local businesses to provide up to date information regarding the availability of the property.

· “Shop” competitive properties to gain an understanding of their marketing, concessions and specials, and any other useful information to remain competitive.

· Develop full knowledge of required application information and the requirements that must be met for approval

· Maintain an out-reach marketing at least once per week, or as needed

· Develop and maintain an on-going resident retention program under direction of the Property Manager

· Play an active role in the renewal process

· Maintain all resident and property files

· Maintain and update leasing and property information handbook and advertising log book

· Efficiently and timely process all required administrative forms, reports and related information

· Report unusual or extraordinary circumstances regarding the property and/or residents

· Remain courteous and efficient when handling all resident requests and complaints

· Seek educational opportunities and self-improvement for personal growth and development

· Assist the Property Manager and the Assistant Manager in the collection of delinquent rents

· Follow the instructions and direction of the Property Manager and Assistant Manager

· Maintain a professional appearance/representation during work hours and work functions

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty to the satisfaction of the property manager and the management company. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure materials, and leasing documents/contracts. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence, Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or other employees in the organization.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may need to travel from floor to floor, climb stairs, and may be required to travel between buildings in varying outdoor weather conditions. The employee may also be regularly required to remain in a stationary position(s) 85% of the time; regularly using hands to operate office machinery and regularly required to walk, talk, and hear.

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but fluctuate at times.

Pay: $13.00 - $16.00 per hour

Work Location: In person