Leasing Agent
Seattle, Washington•Full-time
$25 - $28 hourly
$25 - $28 hourly
About the Job
Benefits:
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Pulled from the full job description.
- 401(k).
- Health insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Paid holidays.
Full job description
Description:
The Leasing Consultant reports directly to the Community Manager and is responsible for providing leasing support at the property where he/she is assigned. The Leasing Agent’s focus is to answer all rental inquiries, schedule appointments, qualify residents, show available apartments and, above all, to lease apartments.
The duties of the Leasing Agent include, but are not limited to, the following:
The Leasing Consultant reports directly to the Community Manager and is responsible for providing leasing support at the property where he/she is assigned. The Leasing Agent’s focus is to answer all rental inquiries, schedule appointments, qualify residents, show available apartments and, above all, to lease apartments.
The duties of the Leasing Agent include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Touring prospective residents through the community.
- Providing comprehensive property details, including rates, availability, options, specials, concessions, and ancillary fees.
- Speaking with prospective tenants to overcome objections and secure leases.
- Remaining up-to-date with area competitors, pricing, and specials.
- Ensuring the property is clean and attractive at all times and the tour path, amenity spaces, common areas, and leasing office is tidy.
- Informing the Community Manager of rental application outcomes based on the resident screening report.
- Communicating screening results to applicants.
- Processing appropriate paperwork for prospect approvals and/or denials.
- Soliciting additional information from prospects based on screening reports.
- Establishing new resident files, drafting Rental Agreements, and completing all relevant paperwork related to new residents.
- Conducting move-in inspections.
- Accurately collecting and recording rents and work orders when required.
- Providing assistance with paperwork and special projects.
- Ensuring compliance with Fair Housing, Equal Opportunity Employment, and Landlord Tenant laws.
- Possessing comprehensive knowledge of property marketing strategies, including familiarity with available units, their conditions, rental rates, and move-in dates.
- Compiling a comprehensive list of community, property, and unit benefits for marketing purposes.
- Understanding property policies concerning deposit amounts, rental agreements, and restrictions.
- Conducting weekly rental market comparisons with competitors to inform marketing strategies.
- Maintaining a daily Traffic Log.
- Ensuring all rental applications are completed, signed, and processed promptly.
- Creating and utilizing various marketing tools such as flyers, brochures, social media, and other advertising options.
- Marketing the property to local businesses.
Requirements:
Qualifications and Experience:
Experience:
- AppFolio: 1 year (required).
- Property leasing: 1 year (required).
- Fair Housing regulations: 1 year (required).
- MFTE: 1 year (preferred).
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Seattle, WA 98109 - Reliably commute (required).
What BODE Offers:
Benefits and Compensation:
- Competitive compensation.
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans.
- 401(k).
- 6 paid Holidays per year.
About Bode
Bode is a distinguished multifamily development firm headquartered in the Seattle area since 1990. Specializing in vertically integrated solutions, we offer comprehensive in-house services spanning design, construction, and property management. Our core mission centers on providing tailored multi-family housing solutions for the middle-income demographic, redefining urban living for blue-collar and similarly employed individuals. With a commitment to crafting attractive, well-located residences that foster vibrant community experiences, we facilitate accessibility to transportation and amenities.
Currently managing approximately 1,100 units across diverse properties, Bode is actively engaged in the construction of four properties (ranging from 80 to 135 units each) and navigating the permitting processes for seven developments (with unit counts ranging from 150 to over 300 each). Our ambitious goal is to achieve 25,000 units by 2030, driving toward a larger vision of sustainable growth. Embracing a vertically integrated approach, we oversee design, construction, and property management operations in-house, leveraging virtual design, building information management, and prefab manufacturing technologies for streamlined efficiency.
Currently managing approximately 1,100 units across diverse properties, Bode is actively engaged in the construction of four properties (ranging from 80 to 135 units each) and navigating the permitting processes for seven developments (with unit counts ranging from 150 to over 300 each). Our ambitious goal is to achieve 25,000 units by 2030, driving toward a larger vision of sustainable growth. Embracing a vertically integrated approach, we oversee design, construction, and property management operations in-house, leveraging virtual design, building information management, and prefab manufacturing technologies for streamlined efficiency.