Now Hiring - Neighborhood Properties, Inc. - Leasing Agent in Waynesboro, VA

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Neighborhood Properties, Inc. is a privately held real estate development, investment and management company based in Charlottesville, VA. We have 40 years of experience and proven expertise acquiring, developing and operating residential rental properties. We are looking for an ambitious and self-motivated candidate who wants to join a local growing company with great opportunities for advancement. As a Leasing Agent, you will play an important role in all activities related to apartment rentals, move-ins, and lease renewals at the apartment property. The schedule for this full-time position is Tuesday- Saturday 8:00am - 5:00pm. Our Leasing Agents interact directly with prospective and current residents to achieve the property's maximum occupancy. This includes generating and handling traffic, qualifying prospects, leasing apartments and preparing lease documentation. JOB DUTIES: Marketing & Sales * Generate interest in the property by selling its benefits and providing apartment tours to prospective renters * Marketing through face to face interactions, internet, social media and phone conversations with prospects. Identifies creative methods to generate prospects. * Completes market surveys to develop and maintain an awareness of the competition Resident Service * Provides customer service and supports the company's commitment to go above and beyond residents' expectations * Positively interacts with visitors, residents, service providers, and the general public through live contact, and written and verbal correspondence * Proactively ensures property is in order and solves before issues escalates Administration * Prepares property reports, leases and lease renewals, resident files, and regularly required paperwork * Schedule and track appointments for showings, follow up, move ins/outs * Process rental applications * Create and follow up resident work orders * Complete property inspections of the properties and apartments to ensure apartments are ready for new residents and properties are well-maintained REQUIREMENTS: * 2 year Associate's degree preferred * Excellent customer service skills including the ability to manage difficult customers and conflict situations * Professional verbal and written communication skills * Ability to close a sale * Strong attention to detail and dependable * Computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office * Eagerness to learn and self-motivated * Previous experience in apartment leasing on sales is a plus * Drug test + criminal background screening required * Safe driving record WHAT WE OFFER: This is a full-time position with an excellent and comprehensive benefit package including employer-paid health insurance, a retirement plan with 3% match, dental insurance option, life insurance, three weeks paid-time-off per year, and eight paid holidays per year. Interested applicants please respond with salary requirements. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $12.00 - $16.00 per hour Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Employee discount * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Schedule: * 8 hour shift Application Question(s): * What is your desired hourly wage? We do not review applications without this information. Ability to Relocate: * Waynesboro, VA 22980: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person