Leasing Specialist - Part time

An exciting opportunity to join our – We’re Leasing Up at the Tapestry Station!

At Founders 3, we provide world class Real Estate Management service by caring for our clients’ assets as if they were our own. We are looking to add a Part Time Leasing Specialistto our growing Founders 3 Team. If you would like to join a growing company that invests in its employees, then Founders 3 is the place for you!

This Part time role is scheduled to work Saturdays and Sundays, 9:30 am to 3:00 pm and select evenings 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm.

As a Leasing Specialist you will provide superb customer service to residents/owners, vendors and prospects while maintaining positive resident relations. You will be responsible for the leasing and marketing of the property. As a key team member representing the property, you will work closely with the Property Manager and Maintenance staff.

Other key responsibilities include:

• Greet and qualify prospective residents/prospects and ask questions to cover all qualifying criteria, track and follow up on all inquiries.
• Show the community and apartment/model and apply product knowledge to clients’ needs by communicating the features and benefits; close the sale.
• Update availability report and process applications for approvals. (i.e., credit check, rental history, etc.) Submit processed applications to the Property Manager for approval. Follow up with applicant regarding status.
• Ensure apartment is ready for resident to move-in on agreed date.
• Assist in monitoring renewals. Distribute and follow-up on renewal notices.
• Participate in outreach marketing activities on a regular basis to obtain prospective residents, conduct market surveys and shop competitive communities.
• Maintain accurate monthly commission records on leases and renewals for bonus purposes.
• Assist in planning resident functions. Attend functions and participate as host for any functions as directed by the Property Manager.

Qualifications:

• Strong customer service background required; real estate and/or leasing experience is preferred.
• Illinois Residential Leasing Agent License Required
• Strong Microsoft Office skills - primarily Word and Excel are required. Yardi knowledge a plus
• Exceptional communication skills – both verbal and written – and basic knowledge of accounting, finance and business math are required. Excellent client service, sales and relationship development skills.

Founders 3 is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Rate of Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour plus commission

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Experience level:

• 2 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evenings as needed
• Every weekend

Application Question(s):

• Are you available to work some weekends?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)
• Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Residential Leasing Agent License (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Evanston, IL 60202: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person