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Leasing Consultant
Job Code:2024-WCS-033
Actual Job Location:Fairway Park Apartments-2100 Maryland Ave NE
FT/PT Status:Regular Full Time
Open Date:3/19/2024
  
POSITION SUMMARY:
WC Smith is seeking an experienced Leasing Consultant with proven work and sales experience to join our team at Fairway Park Apartments in Southeast DC! As a Leasing Consultant, you will maintain a high level of customer service and have excellent communication skills. Leasing Consultants at William C Smith require significant interaction with residents and prospective residents on a regular basis.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Prepare and process rental applications and lease packages, and all other associated paperwork for review and approval by manager;
Enter data pertaining to potential residents into the computer as instructed;
Collect and log monies from prospects and future residents;
Tour prospects through model apartments or market ready units;
Respond to phone inquiries and provide rental information;
Maintain communication with approved applicants;
Shop competition through phone calls and visits on a regular basis;
Prepare weekly and monthly reports as instructed by management;
Inspects apartments to ensure move in status;
Greet all prospects and residents that enter the rental office;
Assess housing needs of prospective residents;
Conduct all leasing activity in strict accordance with Section 8 and Fair Housing Guidelines;
Obtain knowledge of the community in order to overcome prospect objections and then lease apartments;
Determine LIHTC eligibility of all applicants in accordance with program guidelines.

CAREER EXPERIENCE:
High school diploma required 
Good knowledge of the leasing process with a sales mentality
At least 1-3 years of experience in a leasing position
Experience with Yardi
Residential leasing experience preferred 
Proficiency with MS Office applications (Outlook, Word and Excel software).
Excellent organizational skills, with ability to work under limited supervision while maintaining a high degree of accuracy and production.
Superb customer service orientation and effective oral and written communication skills, along with a positive and professional attitude.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as leases, operating instructions and procedure manuals.
Ability to successfully pass a background screen including credit and criminal and maintain a record that satisfies these requirements.

BENEFITS:
Health Insurance 
Dental Insurance 
Vision Insurance
401k Plan with company match 
Ten paid holidays 
Commuter Benefits
Employee Assistance Program 


About WC Smith

WC Smith is a leading multidisciplinary real estate company firmly grounded in the District of Columbia.  We have provided integrated real estate services to the DC metropolitan area for over 50 years, developing and managing a portfolio in excess of 10,000 units of residential real estate.   Founded in 1968, WC Smith has built a reputation as one of the most capable and respected property management and development organizations in the area. 

What sets WC Smith apart from other firms is our holistic approach to community building. We believe it takes more than attractive housing and office buildings to sustain neighborhoods, and over the past 50 years we have developed a successful model for creating and maintaining healthy communities.  Our projects uniquely combine the city’s long-term vision for growth with our residents’ vision for how a community best serves their needs and desires.  We are committed to the viability and sustainability of the neighborhoods we create and to the well-being of the people who live there inhabit them.

We are looking for self-starters and go-getters who demonstrate the resourcefulness, enthusiasm, and relationship building skills essential to offering the best level of service and communication to clients and team members.  Our employees enjoy a friendly work environment in the rapidly developing Capitol Riverfront area, a focus on personal and professional wellness, and opportunities for professional growth. 

WC Smith is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. Employment decisions are made based on business needs, qualifications, and merit. If you need assistance or accommodation, you may reach us at careers@wcsmith.com or 202-465-7075.

WC Smith does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies in response to job postings or otherwise. Placement fees will not be paid to any recruiter unless WC Smith has an active agreement in place with the recruiter and such a request has been made by the Talent Acquisition team and such candidate was submitted to the WC Smith Talent Acquisition Team via our Applicant Tracking System. Any unsolicited resumes or other data submitted to WC Smith in violation of this policy may be used by WC Smith without obligation to pay any fees of any kind to the recruiter. Any recruiting agencies or third parties interested in future partnership, please contact careers@wcsmith.com. Failure to comply, could impact future potential partnership.