EDGEWOOD MANAGEMENT Leasing Manager Salary in the United States

Leasing Consultant

Edgewood Management Corporation provides superior real estate management and Edgewood Management Corporation is a 45 year old, premiere affordable property management company, responsible for 27,000 units in fourteen states and the District of Columbia. Edgewood’s portfolio represents a variety of multifamily products that include high-rise, mid-rise, garden and townhouse style rental units.

Edgewood Management Corporation provides superior management services for a variety of residential properties and has an exceptional track record to resolve problems and reposition troubled assets in all areas: operations, administrative, financial and physical.  Edgewood Management Corporation is recognized as the 9th largest manager of Affordable Housing by the National Affordable Housing Management Association and the 50th largest manager by the National Multi-Housing Council.

Our reputation for providing high quality services with integrity has earned us the trust of our clients and our employees. Edgewood Management Corporation offers a supportive environment where employees are encouraged to develop their skills and talents to their fullest potential. Edgewood is always looking for positive, motivated, and hardworking individuals to join our Edgewood Team. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage the leasing process in the most efficient and profitable manner possible given existing market conditions consistent with the goals and objectives of the owners.
• Effectively understand and operate the company’s various software programs.
• Prepare all lease-related paperwork in an accurate and timely manner.  Be able to explain all lease documents to new and existing residents.  Ensure that all leasing agents’ paperwork is free of errors.
• Ensure applicants are selected from the waitlists appropriately and waitlists are maintained properly.
• Participate in company training classes and meetings as required.
• Train on-site Assistant Community Managers in all leasing paperwork and sales techniques.
• Responsible for accurate and timely completion of all daily, weekly and monthly leasing reports and other information as directed.
• Ensure move-in procedures are followed by each Village community.
• Focus on high levels of customer service for prospects, residents, and vendors
• Adhere to all local, state and federal housing requirements as it relates to leasing and management of the property.
• Other tasks or duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Must understand current market conditions
• Must be able to tour the Community, including climbing stairs on a regular basis
• Must be available to assist with after-hours emergency situations
• Conduct property inspections for cleanliness of tour route (interior and exterior), including vacant unit before showing the unit.
• Inspect grounds for curb appeal
• Build rapport and follow up with applicants and potential applicants
• Lead tours
• Assist prospects in completing application paperwork
• Oversee leasing of multiple buildings (Village I – V)
• Monitor leasing administration
• Oversee completion of all necessary application paperwork
• Maintain thorough knowledge of Leasing Procedures and the Tenant Selection Plan
• Other tasks or duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty well. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required.  Associates must follow requirements for training/development plans.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Certifications: 

Hold and maintain any and all certifications required to manage the property, which may include affordable, tax credit, property management and other such licenses or designations.   Professional accreditations are preferred.

Education:
A college degree is preferred but not required.   The position requires the ability to read and write English fluently, the ability to accurately perform intermediate mathematical functions and the ability to understand and perform all on-site resident management software functions. 

Professional Experience: 
A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in residential property management and strong leasing background.

Attendance/Travel Requirements:
The position requires the ability to work five days of the week, 52 weeks of the year.  Due to the property staffing limitations, it is extremely critical that individuals be able to work their scheduled hours on a consistent basis and, if necessary, overtime hours when requested.  Travel may be required at times to attend various company gatherings either in the general vicinity of the associates home property, or in another state.  You must also be able to attend certain resident events that are held after hours.

Skills:
The position requires, but is not limited to, the following:

• Strong administrative and organizational skills (juggling multiple projects, tasks simultaneously)
• Strong time management skills and the ability to prioritize wisely
• Strong customer service orientation
• Good understanding of sales and marketing concepts and the ability to develop, implement, and evaluate marketing plans
• Knowledge and understanding of Affordable waitlists i.e. HUD and LIHTC
• Ability to close a sale
• Ability to operate and understand personal computer functions and company utilized software packages

Physical Demands:

• Must be capable of physically accessing all exterior and interior parts of the property and amenities.
• Must be able to push, pull, lift, carry or maneuver weights of up to 20lbs. independently and 50 lbs. with assistance.

Computer skills:

• Basic knowledge of computers
• Ability to use Outlook
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of MS Word and Excel, Realpage/OneSite
• Ability to develop advanced knowledge of other programs or systems as needed
• Advanced Internet knowledge

Learning & Development:

Maintain a commitment to ongoing personal development and career growth through career path activities provided through the corporate office and external sources as needed.

Edgewood prides itself on offering a competitive salary and extensive, market-competitive health and welfare BENEFITS.

• Medical, Dental & Vision 
• Prescription Drug Program
• Paid Vacation & Holiday
• Paid Personal/ Sick Leave
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid AD& D Insurance
• Company Paid Short- Term 
• Company Paid Long-term Disability
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Dependent Supplemental Life Insurance
• Educational Assistance
• Financial Planning
• Retirement Savings Plan with company matching 
• Company outings and events

Edgewood Management Corporation is a growing company that is looking for talented professionals who want to be part of a strong team focused on providing superior management services to our residents and owners. If you share our desire to be the best for our residents and communities, then you belong with Edgewood.

Edgewood Management Corporation is committed to a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer