Leasing Agent
The Leasing Agent reports directly to the Community Manager and is responsible for providing leasing support at the property where he/she is assigned. The Leasing Agent’s focus is to answer all rental inquiries, schedule appointments, qualify residents and show available apartments and, above all, to lease apartments.
The duties of the Leasing Agent include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Informing the Community Manager of Rental Application outcomes from the resident screening company and communicating these results to applicants per the Community Manager's instructions.
- Establishing new resident files, drafting Rental Agreements, and completing all relevant paperwork related to new residents.
- Conducting move-in inspections upon request.
- Accurately collecting and recording rents and work orders when required.
- Providing assistance with paperwork and special projects as needed.
- Ensuring compliance with Fair Housing, Equal Opportunity Employment, and Landlord Tenant laws.
- Possessing comprehensive knowledge of property marketing strategies, including familiarity with available units, their conditions, rental rates, and move-in dates.
- Compiling a comprehensive list of community, property, and unit benefits for marketing purposes.
- Understanding property policies concerning deposit amounts, rental agreements, and restrictions.
- Conducting monthly rental market comparisons with competitors to inform marketing strategies.
- Maintaining a daily Traffic Log accurately.
- Daily inspection of Model/Vacant units to ensure they are in optimal condition for showcasing.
- Ensuring all rental applications are completed, signed, and processed promptly and correctly.
- Utilizing various marketing tools such as flyers, brochures, referral coupons, and periodical ads, and collecting completed Welcome Cards for follow-up calls.
- Marketing the property to local businesses as necessary.
Qualifications and Experience:
Experience:
- Appfolio: 1 year (Preferred)
- Property leasing: 1 year (Required)
- Assistant Community Manager: 1 year (Preferred)
- Fair Housing regulations: 1 year (Required)
- MFTE: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Seattle, WA 98106: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required).
What BODE Offers:
Benefits and Compensation:
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans
- 401k
- 6 paid Holidays per year
Job Type:
Full-time
Compensation:
$20.00 - $25.00 Hourly, depending on experience
Benefits:
- 401(k) Retirement plan
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance (100% paid for by company)
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance (100% paid for by company)
About Bode:Bode is a distinguished multifamily development firm headquartered in the Seattle area since 1990. Specializing in vertically integrated solutions, we offer comprehensive in-house services spanning design, construction, and property management. Our core mission centers on providing tailored multi-family housing solutions for the middle-income demographic, redefining urban living for blue-collar and similarly employed individuals. With a commitment to crafting attractive, well-located residences that foster vibrant community experiences, we facilitate accessibility to transportation and amenities.Currently managing approximately 1,100 units across diverse properties, Bode is actively engaged in the construction of four properties (ranging from 80 to 135 units each) and navigating the permitting processes for seven developments (with unit counts ranging from 150 to over 300 each). Our ambitious goal is to achieve 25,000 units by 2030, driving toward a larger vision of sustainable growth. Embracing a vertically integrated approach, we oversee design, construction, and property management operations in-house, leveraging virtual design, building information management, and prefab manufacturing technologies for streamlined efficiency.