Leasing Consultant - Atlanta

Our various multi-family communities in ATLANTA, GA are looking for full-time Leasing Professionals.  We have openings in Marietta, Buford, and Kennesaw, GA!  

The Leasing Professional will handle all aspects of leasing apartments, including greeting prospective residents, touring the community, closing the sales and following up with prospects.

About Us: Independence Realty Trust, Inc (NYSE: IRT) is a real estate investment trust that owns and operates multifamily apartments. IRT currently manages over 36,000 apartment homes, 120 communities, in over 30 markets and 14 of the country’s most desirable states. IRT has a strong commitment to hiring the most talented industry professionals, which has resulted in record growth, making the Company one of the most respected and trusted within our industry.

Responsibilities:

• Perform all aspects of leasing apartments which include; Welcome prospective residents; Tour the community; Follow up with prospective tenants and close tenant deals.
• Enthusiastically and professionally answer incoming calls from potential tenants or current residents.  Provide accurate answers or transfer calls to Assistant Manager or Community Manager.
• Complete lease application forms, assist with application verification, screen all incoming residents by objective qualification standards and notify prospective residents of results.
• Be an expert on our community offerings, rents and amenities, as well as those of the community’s competitors by maintaining awareness of local market conditions and trends.
• Perform off-site marketing research and assist in preparing marketing plans.
• Ability to explain lease agreement and obtains signatures on all lease paperwork prior to move-in.
• Organize and file appropriate reports, files and other community related paperwork.
• Maintain activity reports by inputting daily traffic including telephone calls, internet leads, tours and follow-up.
• Walk and inspect models, “market ready” vacant apartments, and common area daily to ensure cleanliness.
• Assist with coordinating resident programs and functions to assure resident retention.
• Maintain courteous & helpful demeanor with owners, residents, prospective residents, coworkers, vendors, etc.
• Participate in company training classes, meetings, and other events intended to introduce staff to new ideas and improve overall performance.