Leasing Agent

Job Description

About the Opportunity

Our client is a family-owned Developer/Operator/Management company and seeks a dynamic leasing agent to oversee a large, luxury rental project in prime Long Island City. The Leasing Agent must greet, qualify, and show prospective tenants the property while building value and differentiating the community. The Leasing Agent will also prepare lease packages, track inventory, and generate traffic and comp reports while meeting monthly and quarterly goals. These goals include but are not limited to effectively maximizing occupancy levels, profit levels, and property values.

Role and Responsibilities

Prepare and process application documents and all lease agreements for current and prospective residents

Conduct presentations of the building and show apartments to prospective residents

Assist prospective residents with the application process

Conduct lease signing and ensure accuracy of all lease documents

Track inventory, manage the rate of absorption through proper pricing, and seasonal adjustments to the market in both upward and downward cycles. Understand the current rental market and set vacancy and renewal rents

Maintain optimal renewal rate through administering renewal leases

Track traffic sources and making necessary adjustments to ensure best use of advertising dollars

Analyze leasing efforts based on the market, competition, seasonal volume, traffic & conversion rates and agent productivity and make effective recommendations to upper management

Conduct regular inspections of vacant units and common areas

Interface with residents to address issues and concerns

Work collaboratively with other departments

Prepare monthly comp reports and regularly shop new and existing buildings

Qualifications

4-year college degree preferred NYS Salespersons License or ability to obtain with 90 days of employment

Minimum 3 - 5 years of leasing experience

Onsite leasing/sales experience

Knowledge of Fair Housing practices and NYC rent stabilization a must

Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word

On-Site, Yardi, Building Link, Nestio a plus

Knowledge of Long Island City is ideal

Must be able to work Saturdays

Compensation

$50,000 base plus commissions and generous benefits package