Leasing Consultant - Lease Up

At Equity Residential, we're dedicated to creating thriving communities, and we invite you to be part of our team. Embracing values like Diversity, Sustainability, and Total Wellbeing, we foster a workplace culture of authenticity and collaboration.

How We Deliver A Winning Performance:

Question Authority
Walk the Talk
Share Knowledge
Listen, Not Just Hear
See the Glass Half Full
Take Educated Risks
Enjoy the Ride
Share the Spotlight
Do the Right Thing
Test Your Limits
We Care About Your Total Wellbeing:

Physical Wellbeing: Medical, dental, and vision care
Social Wellbeing: 9 paid holidays, annual vacation time, paid sick leave, new parent benefits
Financial Wellbeing: 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, Rent Discounts, Competitive Compensation
Community Wellbeing: Paid Community Service Hours
Career Wellbeing: Leadership Development
Learn more about our Total Wellbeing program here.
What You’ll Be Doing:

As a Leasing Consultant, you will spend half of your week effectively marketing your community and following up on leads, cultivating relationships with prospective residents. The other half of your time will involve providing exceptional customer service to enhance residents' experiences and maintaining the overall appeal and functionality of the property.

Proactively responding to sales leads, promoting the community by addressing resident needs and providing information on availability, pricing, location, and amenities
Inviting and scheduling prospective residents for community tours, employing effective selling techniques to close deals
Supporting community marketing efforts by positively influencing online presence, offering input on advertising campaigns
Effectively explaining lease provisions and community policies, ensuring comprehensive move-in activities and conducting orientations for new residents
Ensuring resident satisfaction and loyalty through prompt communication and proactive issue resolution
Efficiently managing leasing documents, processing payments, and ensuring completion of move-in procedures
What You’ll Need To Thrive:

High School diploma or equivalent
Valid Driver's License required if employee will operate a motorized vehicle (e.g., car, golf cart) in their role. This varies by location.
Computer literacy and effective communication skills
Knowledge of federal and state apartment housing laws
Availability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends
Office team employees, with limited exceptions, are required to use their own Smartphone to perform certain aspects of their job
Bonus Qualifications:

Experience in leasing, sales, or hospitality
College degree or coursework
ABOUT US
Working for Equity Residential (EQR), a leading multi-family real estate investment trust (REIT), means living our purpose: creating communities where people thrive. It means striving to provide the best in apartment living, speaking boldly about new ideas for innovation, and inspiring creativity in the ways we work together.

Our portfolio of high-quality properties in urban growth markets – New York City, Boston, Washington DC, Seattle, San Francisco, Southern California, and Denver – provides homes where people most want to live, work and play. We've got the best people in the business, as evidenced by our employee engagement scores and customer loyalty ratings. That’s why our employees say they are proud to work at Equity, a company that gives our residents a place where they can Live Remarkably, and offers a culture where our employees have the opportunity to thrive.

Equity Rewards

When you join Equity Residential, you won’t be treated as simply another employee — you will be considered a partner in our shared success. As such, we are committed to investing in your personal success through a benefits program that supports your Total Wellbeing.

We recognize that everyone has different needs outside of work. That’s why, in addition to a competitive benefits package (medical, dental, vision and paid time off), we offer many unique benefits options to employees, like a comprehensive wellness program, pet insurance, new parent benefits, and paid time off for community service projects. In addition to your next job, you can also find your next home with us! Rent discounts on Equity Residential apartment homes are available to our benefits-eligible employees. The amount of the discount offered is determined based on the market, ranging upwards from 20%. Learn more about our Total Wellbeing program here.

Equity Values

At Equity Residential, like our residents, our employees come from everywhere. A richly diverse work environment captures top talent, cultivates the best ideas, and creates the widest possible platform for success. By focusing on inclusion, these differences are harnessed to create value — in ideas, business practices, relationships, and employee engagement. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to maintaining a diverse, inclusive and equitable work environment where our employees can thrive.

All aspects of the employment process are merit-based. Every Equity employee is expected to maintain a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. Equity Residential does not discriminate against any employee or job applicant because of race, religion, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, sexual/gender identity/expression, age, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), physical or mental disability, national origin, citizenship status, military (including uniformed service member or protected veteran) status, marital status, genetic characteristic or information, ancestry or any other characteristic protected by law. Equity Residential also prohibits retaliation against individuals who report harassment or discrimination, or participate in investigations into such conduct.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Addison, TX: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person