YQC Properties is seeking a full-time Leasing Professional in our office to assist with our growing portfolio! Because the position requires frequent in-person interaction with residents, applicants, vendors, and coworkers, together with regular inspections of apartment communities and immediate response to on-site operational needs, this position must be performed on-site.
DUTIES INCLUDE:
- Welcome and assist all visitors to corporate office
- Office Management
- Leasing & Marketing of all vacant and upcoming vacant units
- Constantly focus on resident retention
- Basic accounting
- Keeping resident rental records
- High attention to detail required
- Assist with the monitoring of competitive market area for patterns & trends affecting rent and occupancy
- Assist with monitoring of each property's physical condition
- Assist with renewals
- Provide effective resident relations
- Create and maintain files, including folders, binders, etc
- Interact with prospective and current residents in a professional and courteous approach
- Walk units before move in for quality control
QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment
- Ability to work within a team environment
- Ability to deescalate and resolve conflicts
- Ability to multi-task
- Approximately 80% in office environment using computer and phone
- Approximately 20% inspecting property grounds, including apartments, building structure, landscaping, and signage which may require the ability to climb stairs, ladders, and maneuver walkways
- Ability to carry or move objects weighing up to 20 pounds
- Consistently demonstrate excellent customer service skills and professional development
- Knowledge of preventive maintenance preferred
- Working knowledge of leasing practices
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, marketing and negotiation skills
- Comply with all Fair Housing & Equal Housing Opportunity requirements
- Comply with appropriate state landlord/tenant statutes
- Must own a dependable vehicle and have valid driver’s license. Will be required to drive in Washington and/or Oregon.