What are the responsibilities and job description for the Full Time Leasing Agent position at MDI Management?
FULL TIME LEASING AGENT
This is a 40 hour per week position, days may vary, and weekends are required.
Leasing:
- Greet prospects and qualify by covering all criteria (ask questions; utilize guest cards etc.)
- Immediately record all telephone and in-person visits on appropriate reports.
- File your own guest cards and maintain them according to established company procedures.
- Inspects models and available “market ready” units. Communicate maintenance/cleaning needs to the Property Manager.
- Tours community and apartment/model while applying product knowledge to clients’ needs by communicating the features and benefits: CLOSE THE SALE!
- Have prospects complete application and secure deposit in accordance with the company procedures and Fair Housing requirements
- Update vacancy sheet, process application for approvals. (i.e., credit check, rental history, etc.) Submit processed application to the Property Manager for approval. Follow up with the applicant regarding status.
- Ensure the apartment is ready for residents to move-in on agreed date.
- Immediately follow-up on prospects that did not close and attempt to close sale again. If unable to help prospects, refer them to our sister communities and try to meet prospects needs.
- Secure new resident’s signatures on appropriate paperwork and receive all monies owed prior to move-in. Establish new residents to the community by touring their unit, the property, and amenities.
- Assist in monitoring renewals. Distribute and follow-up on renewal notices and phone calls.
- Monitor advertising effectiveness. Gather information about market competition in the area and share with Property Manager
- Shop one competitive property every month.
- Always represent the company in a professional manner.
Administrative:
- Accept rental payments and put in a proper rent collection bag for Property Manager to enter into AppFolio.
- Type leases, lease renewals, complete appropriate paperwork and input information in AppFolio accurately and in a timely manner. Review with the Property Manager prior to obtaining signatures.
- Maintain current resident files.
- Maintain and record daily inspections for the community.
- Distribute all company or community issued notices.
- Maintain accurate monthly commission records on lease renewals for bonus purposes.
- Assist management team with other various tasks as required
- Consistently implement policies of the community.
Resident Retention
- Receive all telephone calls and in-person visits. Listen to resident requests, concerns, and comments, respond appropriately, or pass on to Management as needed.
- Quickly complete maintenance Service Request and inform the maintenance team by entering in AppFolio and printing request. Answer questions for residents about community, repairs, rent, rules, etc. Follow up on a timely basis if unable to respond to residents on all matters.
- Ensure all maintenance repairs are handled satisfactorily by contacting residents with completed Service Requests daily.
- Maintain open communication with the Property Manager, Assistant Manager and Maintenance Supervisor.
- Contribute to cleanliness and curb appeal of the community on a continuing basis.
- Assist in planning resident functions. Attend functions and participate as host for any functions as directed by the Property Manager.
- Neighborhood Marketing
- Advise residents of referral concessions (if permitted).
- Assist in placing, removing/updating banners, balloons, bandit signs, flags, etc.
- Distribute newsletters, pamphlets, flyers, etc.
- Conduct market surveys and shop competitive communities.
Essential Job Functions:
- Demonstrate an ability to support and contribute to community team.
- Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills.
- Operate telephone, personal computer/keyboard, Microsoft Office including Word and MS Outlook, community software
- Must possess a positive attitude and the ability to smile under all circumstances.
- Participate in training to comply with new or existing laws.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.
- Neat, clean, professional always throughout the workday and/or whenever present at the community.
- Comply with expectations as demonstrated in the employee handbook.
- Demonstrate ability to diffuse and respond to resident concerns to avoid escalation of the problem.
Core Values:
To achieve success, the MDI LLC team must embrace certain core principles and values.
- A commitment to innovation and excellence!
- Honesty
- Integrity
- Dependable
- Enthusiasm
- Optimistic
- Professionalism
- Drive
Safety Responsibilities:
- Learn and ensure compliance with all company, local, state, and federal safety rules.
- Ensures that unsafe conditions are corrected in a timely manner and reported to the Property Manager.
Additional Requirements:
- Attendance is an imperative job function.
Daily Duties:
- U sing the cleaning checklist, the following needs to be done by 11AM daily
*MDI Management provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training