Leasing Consultant
- Charlottesville, VA, United States
$21 - $23 USD
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Job details
- Pay
- $21 - $23 USD
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Gates Hudson, a full-service property management company, is seeking a Leasing Consultant to join one of our residential communities. This role is ideal for someone who is customer-focused, detail-oriented, and energized by sales and relationship-building. If you enjoy helping people find their next home while contributing to a high-performing onsite team, we encourage you to apply.
What You'll Do
Leasing & Sales
• Greet and tour prospective residents, qualify needs, and professionally present the community and available apartments
• Highlight apartment features, amenities, and benefits to support leasing goals
• Proactively manage leads, document tours, and complete leasing paperwork accurately and timely
• Review notices to vacate and make every reasonable effort to retain residents
Customer Service & Resident Relations
• Answer incoming phone calls and in-person inquiries from prospects and residents
• Address resident questions, concerns, and service requests in a timely and professional manner
• Follow up with residents on completed maintenance requests to ensure satisfaction
• Maintain a positive, service-oriented attitude and promote goodwill among residents, coworkers, vendors, and contractors
Property Presentation & Operations
• Ensure the leasing office, tour routes, common areas, amenities, and model units are clean, organized, and tour-ready
• Walk vacant and rent-ready units to confirm availability and presentation standards
• Conduct move-in and move-out inspections with residents
• Consistently implement and uphold community policies and procedures
Marketing & Community Engagement
• Stay informed on local market conditions and trends
• Share ideas with the Property Manager to improve marketing efforts and resident satisfaction
• Assist with planning and hosting resident events as directed
Schedule Expectations
• Weekend availability is required, as most prospect tours occur on weekends
What We're Looking For
Required
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to build rapport quickly with prospects and residents
• Strong customer service mindset with attention to detail
Preferred
• Two or more years of leasing experience
• Previous customer service, sales, or hospitality experience
• Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and able to work effectively in a team environment
Pay Range
$21 - $23 USD
More about this job
Skills
- Sales
- Customer service
- Inspection
- Community engagement
- Brainstorm ideas
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail