Lion Real Estate Group is seeking an experienced Leasing Agent to join the team at "The Ava and The Aria," our 266-unit owner-operated multifamily community located in Irving, Texas.
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Lion Real Estate Group is a real estate investment firm founded in 2007 by Jeff Weller and Mory Barak.
Lion Real Estate Group focuses on acquisition of value-add and opportunistic multifamily and creative office properties by leveraging its principals’ experience in order to create value for its investors through renovation, repositioning, better management and optimum capitalization of its properties.
Lion has an entrepreneurial team that possesses a track record in the execution of sophisticated investment strategies and has been a part of more than $1.
2 billion of joint venture, equity and mezzanine real estate transactions.
The firm currently owns and operates 5,600 units across twenty-four multifamily properties located in the Los Angeles, Nashville, Dallas, Austin, and Atlanta areas.
Lion Real Estate Group - BENEFITS OFFERED:
Medical Insurance (77% of employee/dependent premium paid by Lion)
Dental Insurance (99% of employee premium paid by Lion)
Vision Insurance (99% of employee premium paid by Lion)
Voluntary Plans, including Life/AD&D, Accident, Critical Illness, Disability, Hospital Indemnity, and Pet Insurance
Third-Party Dedicated Benefits Concierge (TouchCare)
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (6% Company Match)
Paid Time Off Policies:
Vacation
Sick Leave
Bereavement Leave
Inclement Weather
Holidays (New Years Day, MLK Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Yom Kippur, Rosh Hashanah, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day)
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Assistance Program
Perks and Rewards Program through Fond.
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Leasing Agent - JOB PURPOSE:
Serves as the property’s sales representative whose primary duties include greeting clients and presenting all features, amenities, and benefits in a professional manner to properly secure lease agreements from qualified persons.
The leasing agent is a highly customer-service oriented position that strives to make current and prospective residents feel welcome and comfortable within the property’s community.
Leasing Agent - ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Establishes and maintains the best possible occupancy of the apartment community through leasing and marketing activities.
Markets and leases apartments in accordance with Company policies and procedures
Shows and demonstrates available apartments, including Open Houses, during business hours and weekends
Prepares leases for move in and oversees the signing of leases by new residents
Assists in completion of monthly administrative tasks and ensures property's documents and files are organized and complete
Maintains detailed knowledge of local market conditions and identifies area competitors in order to complete market surveys and stay abreast of market trends
Assist supervisor in day to day operations on property
Maintains day-to-day communications with Supervisor
Reviews move-in, move out, and renewal documents and files for accuracy and compliance with company and government policies and ensures it is entered timely into Yardi
Ensures residents files are properly maintained
Assists with monitoring resident satisfaction through follow-up calls, emails, or meetings to ensure a positive living experience
Helps to ensure the physical well-being and curb appeal of the apartment community.
Assists in eliminating lost revenues due to vacancies by executing timely turnover and adhering to traditional and creative marketing protocols to lease apartments
Maintains annual fair housing certification (via Gracehill)
Maintains regular and consistent attendance according to required work schedule decided by the Company
Provides exemplary customer service to residents, prospects, and guests and represents the Company in a professional manner at all times
Leasing Agent - REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:
Bilingual Fluency in Spanish preferred, but not required
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
(English)
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Strong sales and negotiating skills
Ability to create and maintain strong prospect and resident relationships
Team player with ability to work well with others
Ability to work independently, prioritize duties, manage time efficiently, and multi-task.
Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
Proficient with Yardi or similar property management software
Must be available to work on weekends
Leasing Agent - EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
High School Diploma or equivalent
1+ year leasing or other sales-related experience
1+ year of experience in multifamily property management highly preferred
Must have valid driver’s license
Posted pay range is negotiable.