Now Hiring - Real Estate Equities - Leasing Agent in Brooklyn Center, MN

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Title: Leasing Agent Job Classification: Non-Exempt Reports To: Property Manager Real Estate Equities is looking for a Leasing Agent to join our team! Sonder House is 127 units and Sonder Point is 143 units two (2) buildings located in Brooklyn Center, MN. Purpose: Take ownership of leasing apartments to continually maintain a competitive occupancy for the community in the marketplace. * What We Offer: * Compensation : $20.00 - $22.00 per hour, plus commissions * Generous Paid Time Off : 10 Paid Holidays + 22Days of PTO/ Sick Time * Health Benefits : Medical, Dental, Vision * 401(k) with Up to 4% Match * Employer-Paid Insurance : Life, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability * Professional Development Opportunities * Job Duties and Responsibilities: * Meet or exceed budgeted occupancy requirements by: * Creating a positive prospect experience. * Managing Knock leasing platform by following up with leads and keeping a consistent engagement score of 85% or higher. * Scheduling tours, showing apartments and follow up with prospects. * Respond to leasing inquiries via email, if applicable. * Process prospect background check. * Ensure prospect meets or exceeds Company screening requirements. * Process paperwork required to determine household eligibility for affordable housing programs. * Process resident applications and follow up with residents to get necessary paperwork to lease and or renew resident leases. * Complete a monthly pricing analysis of competitive buildings to optimize pricing and promotions. * Provide residents and applicants with exceptional customer service and foster good resident relations. * Report any issues with vacant apartments that would deter the ability to rent. * Guide residents to the appropriate staff member to address issues. You may address if the above items are complete. * Attend Compliance training in person at corporate office, via video conference or provided by a vendor. * Attend regularly held training and meetings as necessary. * Participate in resident activities and outreach programs. * Be a valuable part of an effective on-site team. * Perform other duties as assigned. Position Requirements: * Previous leasing or related sales experience preferred. * Yardi experience preferred. * Knock experience preferred. * Previous affordable housing experience with Section 8, LITHC and Tax Credit preferred. * Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. * Excellent organizational skills and the ability to multi-task/meet deadlines. * Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office suite. * Maintain a professional office environment and treat fellow coworkers and residents with respect. * Ability to understand and follow instructions. * Knowledge of Fair Housing Laws and the ability to apply them in your daily interactions with residents, applicants, and prospects. * Consistently follow, enforce and support Company screening criteria as required by the Fair Housing Laws and Company. Physical Requirements: * Ability to sit for long periods of time at a computer. * Ability to lift up to 10 pounds. * Ability to twist, turn, bend, stoop and walk up and down stairs as necessary. Monday thru Friday some nights and weekends as necessary. Full Time: 40 Hours