LEASING AGENT

DESCRIPTION:

Responsible for providing administrative and leasing support for assigned property.  Establishes inviting atmosphere for prospective residents and guests, and provides superlative customer service to current residents.  Maintains knowledge of Company’s policies and procedures, as well as applicable housing laws and regulations.

The duties listed below are not meant to be all inclusive, and Pennrose Management Company reserves the right to add, alter, or delete duties, with or without notice:

• Provides first-line customer service for prospective and current residents, as well as property guests.Maintains welcoming environment in Leasing Office
• Leads tours of property, showing vacant units and marketing property amenities
• Tracks and follows up with all referrals, walk-ins, and phone inquiries
• Develops and maintains reference book detailing property’s unique features, amenities, size, vacancies, rental rates, and current leasing promotions
• Assists with developing and coordinating leasing events and resident promotional activities
• Prepares leasing checklist and package which includes all required forms, deposits, schedules, and information
• Processes lease applications
• Completes and maintains lease files for each rental, and ensures all files contain required documentation outlined in the Resident File Setup
• Collects rental deposits and rent.  Delivers deposits to bank.
• Utilizes maintenance software program to enter in and track work orders
• Inspects apartments for move-in/out condition and turnover status
• Prepares and distributes required reports, monthly newsletters, tenant correspondence, etc.
• Works with management to develop and implement residential programming, including special
  events and ongoing instructional and recreational activities
• Assists Property Manager with annual recertification of each resident
• Visits comparable properties and assists Property Manager in preparing quarterly competitive market analysis
• Remains current on and compliant with policies and laws affecting the marketing and leasing of the property, including the Company’s leasing agreement, Landlord Tenant code, Fair Housing laws, and other applicable laws
• Orders office supplies and welcome gifts for new residents
• Maintains regular daily office hours, ensuring adequate coverage on weekends and holidays

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Training

• High School diploma or equivalent

Experience

• 1 year experience in multi-family property management preferred
• Experience in affordable housing preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of Company’s leasing policies, Landlord-Tenant code, Fair Housing Laws, and ordinances affecting the marketing and leasing of the property
• Proficiency in Microsoft Windows, including Microsoft Excel and Outlook 
• Proficiency in YARDI preferred
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to perform in a busy, multi-tasking work environment
• Requires ability to physically inspect property (or properties) and individual units
• Requires ability to read, speak, and comprehend the English language

Additional Requirements

• Requires the ability to travel (between properties, training, errands, etc.)
• Valid driver’s license preferred.  This requirement could change depending on the staffing and needs of the property

Interested individuals should submit resume or application to :

Human Resource Dept.
c/o Pennrose Management Company
Philadelphia Regional Office
One Brewery Park
1301 North 31st Street
Philadelphia, PA 19121-4495

or fax: (267) 386-8630
or Email: careers@pennrose.com