Leasing Representative

Location: Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ

Rose Associates is your gateway to an exhilarating realm of real estate innovation. Our dynamic services platform spans development, management, and marketing, catering to private and institutional property owners globally. In the unparalleled market of New York City, where unique needs and challenges abound, we've solidified our position as the go-to industry leader.

Established in 1925, Rose Associates boasts almost a century of New York real estate expertise, continuously expanding across the tri-state area. Join us on the forefront of innovation and growth – Rose Associates is where excitement meets opportunity!

We are seeking a dynamic and customer-focused individual to join our team as a Leasing Representative for our multifamily properties. The Leasing Representative will be the first point of contact for potential residents, responsible for showcasing available units, facilitating the leasing process, and ensuring a positive experience for prospective residents.

Essential Job Functions

• Manage all aspects of the leasing process, including conducting property tours, showcasing available units, effectively communicating the community's value, greeting clients, assessing needs, answering questions, and promptly responding to inquiries in-person, by phone, and via email, providing leasing information, scheduling appointments.
• Support potential residents through the application process, ensuring the gathering of necessary documents, conducting comprehensive background and credit checks according to company policies, and communicating application status and leasing decisions.
• Build positive relationships with prospective and current residents, along with the property management team, fostering a welcoming and professional atmosphere in the leasing office and ensuring efficient operations.
• Efficiently handle maintenance requests in collaboration with the on-site maintenance team, ensuring resident satisfaction, and communicate effectively with current residents regarding repairs, lease renewals, and any inquiries or concerns.
• Assist with completing weekly and monthly sales reports, including traffic analyses as assigned by the Leasing Manager or Community Manager.
• Receive deposits and rent money, recording transactions appropriately.
• Stay informed about local market trends and competitor offerings, providing feedback to management regarding challenges, ultimately contributing to the development and implementation of effective leasing and marketing strategies.
• Prepare and execute lease agreements in compliance with company policies, ensuring accurate and organized record-keeping of leasing documentation.
• Must be present on-site, with the ability to move throughout the building, ensuring effective communication with tenants, staff, vendors, and visitors.
• Ability to ascend and descend stairs and be comfortable with exposure to varying environmental climates and circumstances.
• Position may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or a related field is a plus.
• A minimum of 1 year of leasing or sales experience, preferably in multifamily residential properties.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in navigating computers and property management software, to include Microsoft Office, iLuvLeasing, On-Site, and Yardi.
• Knowledge of fair housing regulations and leasing practices.
• Valid NJ real estate license or ability to obtain one within the first 120 days of employment. All active license holders must register their license with Rose Associates upon hire.
• Work authorization (required).
• Must be able to work weekends (Saturdays and Sundays).

In addition to base compensation, significant incentive pay and full benefits packages are available.