Leasing Consultant

Here at Magnolia Property Company , we believe business should be handled with a personal touch. We understand our business is built on making the places we build and manage feel like home. Our team has over 200 years of real estate experience and our dedication to our clients is just as old-school. We believe in a family first approach. Both to our residents, our investors and our home buyers. We have grown a solid niche in the Dallas-Ft. Worth, Austin, and Houston real estate market by delivering incredible results on properties other larger companies wouldn’t be able to touch. We design our properties differently, we handle our residents the way we would want to be treated and most importantly we understand owners, because we are owners too. We know how to drive success because we understand people. Our Teams are Growing! Come be apart of our great resident-centered Leasing team! Also, be sure to check out our linked-In "Life" page for a glimpse into our Magnolia organization and people!

Rockstars Welcome!

Position Summary

The Multi-Site Leasing Consultant is the community’s sales representative whose primary duties are to greet clients, professionally present the features and benefits of their assigned community and properly secure lease agreements from qualified persons. This position will be assigned to our newly structured " Zang Flats " pod of properties, located in Dallas, but within a 3 minute commute of one another.

**An Auto Allowance will be provided on top of hourly payrate.**

**Lease Commissions on top of hourly payrate**

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Conducts all business in accordance with Magnolia’s policies and procedures, Fair Housing, Americans with Disabilities Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other Federal and State laws.

Marketing/Leasing

• This Pod consists of 179 units over the following boutique properties ([Magnolia on Zang (43 units)], [Magnolia on Zang II (64 units)], and [Zang Flats (72 units)].
• The leasing candidate will be expected to maintain a professional, inviting, and friendly atmosphere in the leasing office and other areas where prospective residents and current residents meet.
• Greets prospective residents, qualifies, determines needs and preferences, professionally presents community and specific apartments while communicating features and benefits.
• Drives high closing ratios by applying proven sales strategies to convert leads into residents.
• Answers incoming phone calls and handles each call accordingly, whether it is a client call, irate resident, service request, etc. Transfer calls to the assistant manager or property manager when appropriate.
• Leasing candidates must have skills in social media marketing, (Instagram, Facebook), and will be responsible for posting, engagement and generating traffic to property.
• Updates online advertising to reflect current market pricing on a weekly basis.
• Maintains awareness of local market conditions and trends. Contributes ideas to the property manager for marketing community and for improving resident satisfaction.
• Performs external market outreach at nearby businesses, organizations, etc.
• Inspects models and “market ready” vacancies daily to ensure cleanliness and set/monitors HVAC settings.

Administrative

• Correctly completes all lease applications, assists with application verification and notifies prospective residents of results. Types miscellaneous resident communication as needed.
• Completes all lease paperwork including related addenda and accepts rents and deposits.
• Sends thank-you notes and performs follow-ups.
• Physically inspects community when on grounds, picks up litter and reports any service needs to maintenance staff. Inspects move-outs and vacancies.
• Updates and submits lease commissions and locator information per company policy by specified deadlines.
• Updates and submits the Daily Activity Report (DAR) daily.
• Inventories office supplies on periodic basis. Reports need to Property Manager.
• Organizes and files appropriate reports, leases and paperwork.
• Attends Magnolia meetings when requested.
• Assists property manager and assistant manager in preparation of weekly reports, resident communications, move-out inventory, market surveys, etc.

Qualifications:

• Excellent leasing and closing skills.
• Familiarity with ( Real Page - One Site) Leasing Software
• Strong computer skills.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.

Education/Certification:

§ High School Diploma or equivalent, 2 year degree or higher preferred.

Experience:

1 to 2 - Years of Leasing consultant experience

Expected Hours of Work:

Hours for this position will be Monday Thru Friday!

• Work life Balance! Physical presence at Magnolia properties is required to perform the duties of this position.