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Leasing Consultant
Job Code:2024-WCS-108
Actual Job Location:Jetu Apartments-869 21st St NE
FT/PT Status:Regular Full Time
From Salary:21.00
To Salary:24.00
  
POSITION SUMMARY:
WC Smith is seeking an experienced Leasing Consultant with proven work and sales experience to join our team at JETU Apartments in Southeast DC! As a Leasing Consultant, you will maintain a high level of customer service and have excellent communication skills. Leasing Consultants at William C Smith require significant interaction with residents and prospective residents on a regular basis.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Prepare and process rental applications and lease packages, and all other associated paperwork for review and approval by manager.
• Enter data pertaining to potential residents into the computer as instructed.
• Collect and log monies from prospects and future residents.
• Tour prospects through model apartments or market ready units.
• Respond to phone inquiries and provide rental information.
• Maintain communication with approved applicants.
• Shop competition through phone calls and visits on a regular basis.
• Prepare weekly and monthly reports as instructed by management.
• Inspects apartments to ensure move in status.
• Greet all prospects and residents that enter the rental office.
• Assess housing needs of prospective residents.
• Conduct all leasing activity in strict accordance with Fair Housing Guidelines.
• Obtain knowledge of the community in order to overcome prospect objections and then lease apartments.
• Determine LIHTC eligibility of all applicants in accordance with program guidelines.
• Interact with residents to answer questions, address concerns or to assist with maintenance requests.

REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma, or equivalent, required.
• At least 2 years of residential leasing experience.
• Good knowledge of the leasing process with a sales mentality.
•  Tax credit and/or subsidy experience is a plus. 
• Yardi and/or CRM property management software experience is required. 
• Proficiency with MS Office applications (Outlook, Word and Excel software).
•  Excellent organizational skills, with ability to work under limited supervision while maintaining a high degree of accuracy and production.
•  Superb customer service orientation and effective oral and written communication skills, along with a positive and professional attitude.
•  Ability to read and interpret documents such as leases, operating instructions and procedure manuals
•  Ability to successfully pass a background screen including credit and criminal and maintain a record that satisfies these requirements.

    BENEFITS FOR FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES (AVERAGE OF 30 OR MORE HOURS PER WEEK):

    • Health Insurance. 
    • Dental Insurance. 
    • Vision Insurance.
    • Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
    • Life Insurance and AD&D.
    • Short-term and Long-term Disability.
    • 401k Plan with company match. 
    • Paid Time Off.
    • Ten paid holidays. 
    • Pre-tax Commuter Benefits.
    • Employee Assistance Program. 
    • Legal Insurance.
    • Free parking. 

    ABOUT WC SMITH

    WC Smith is a leading multidisciplinary real estate company firmly grounded in the District of Columbia.  We have provided integrated real estate services to the DC metropolitan area for over 50 years, developing and managing a portfolio in excess of 10,000 units of residential real estate.   Founded in 1968, WC Smith has built a reputation as one of the most capable and respected property management and development organizations in the area. 

    What sets WC Smith apart from other firms is our holistic approach to community building. We believe it takes more than attractive housing and office buildings to sustain neighborhoods, and over the past 50 years we have developed a successful model for creating and maintaining healthy communities.  Our projects uniquely combine the city’s long-term vision for growth with our residents’ vision for how a community best serves their needs and desires.  We are committed to the viability and sustainability of the neighborhoods we create and to the well-being of the people who live there inhabit them.

    We are looking for self-starters and go-getters who demonstrate the resourcefulness, enthusiasm, and relationship building skills essential to offering the best level of service and communication to clients and team members.  Our employees enjoy a friendly work environment in the rapidly developing Capitol Riverfront area, a focus on personal and professional wellness, and opportunities for professional growth. 

      WC Smith is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. Employment decisions are made based on business needs, qualifications, and merit. If you need assistance or accommodation, you may reach us at careers@wcsmith.com or 202-465-7075.

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