Now Hiring - The Cathcart Group - Leasing Consultant in Charlottesville, VA

Full description of the position

Cathcart Property Management, AMO, and an award winning company, is looking for an Leasing Consultant to join our team, a luxury apartment community in Charlottesville, Virginia. Cathcart offers excellent pay and benefits package.

The LEASING CONSULTANT is the property's sales representative whose primary duties are to greet prospects, to present professionally the features and benefits of their assigned community and properly secure lease agreements from qualified persons. A LEASING CONSULTANT is very service oriented and strives to make current residents feel welcome and comfortable in their community. The LEASING CONSULTANT will contact the Property Manager and/or the Assistant Property Manager should any situation warrant an action or decision not included in his or her duties and responsibilities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Conducts all business in accordance with company policies and procedures, Fair Housing, Americans with Disabilities Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other laws pertaining to apartments.

Marketing/Leasing

• Maintains a professional, yet friendly, atmosphere in the leasing office and other areas where prospective residents and residents meet.
• Inspects models and "market ready" vacancies daily to ensure cleanliness and submits work-orders for any necessary maintenance items.
• Answers incoming phone calls and handles each call accordingly, whether it is a prospect call, irate resident, service request, etc. Transfers calls to Assistant Property Manager or Property Manager when appropriate.
• Greets prospective residents, qualifies, determines needs and preferences, professionally presents community and specific apartments while communicating features and benefits.
• Maintains awareness of local market conditions and trends. Contributes ideas to the Property Manager for marketing property and for improving resident satisfaction.

Administrative

• Correctly completes all lease applications, assists with application verification and notifies prospective residents of results. Types miscellaneous resident communication as needed.
• Completes all lease paperwork including related addenda and accepts rents and deposits.
• Completes Guest Card information form on all prospects, sends thank-you notes and performs follow-up.
• Physically inspects property when on grounds, picks up litter and reports any service needs to maintenance staff. Inspects move-outs and vacancies.
• Inventories office supplies on periodic basis. Reports needs to manager.
• Organizes and files appropriate reports, leases, renewals, paperwork, etc…
• Attends company meetings when requested.
• Assists Property Manager and Assistant Property Manager in preparation of daily and weekly reports, resident communications, move-out inventory, market surveys, etc.

General

• Performs any additional duties assigned by assistant manager, manager or supervisor.
• Working weekends is required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Position requires good leasing and closing skills, and the person must be able to type 30 WPM and be organized.

Computer Skills : Microsoft Office (Word, Excel & Outlook), On-Site Property Management Software such as Yardi.

Office Equipment : Calculator, Copy Machine, Fax Machine, Telephone, Key Machine, Key Fob Computer, Video Equipment, Movie Theater Projector and Internet Reset .

Work Hours :Minimum 40 hours per week with flexible work week.

About Cathcart Property Management, national recipient of the CEL customer service award, is an affiliate of The Cathcart Group, located in Charlottesville, Virginia. As an innovative and expanding company, we believe our employees are our best asset. If you possess a desire to enhance your career in real estate and welcome a challenging, independent position, consider an opportunity with our company.

Competitive compensation with benefit package. EOE

Job Type: Full-time

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

COVID-19 considerations:
We are providing PPE to all employees.

Work Location: One location