Leasing Agent- Affordable

Real Estate Equities Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States

About this position

Title: Leasing Agent

Job Classification: Non-Exempt

Reports To: Property Manager

Real Estate Equities is looking for a Leasing Agent to join our team! Press House is 144 units and one (1) building located in Saint Paul, MN.

What We Offer:

  • Compensation: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour, plus commissions
  • Generous Paid Time Off: 10 Paid Holidays + 16 Days of PTO
  • Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision
  • 401(k) with Up to 4% Match
  • Employer-Paid Insurance: Life, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability
  • Professional Development Opportunities

Purpose: Take ownership of leasing apartments to continually maintain a competitive occupancy for the community in the marketplace

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Meet or exceed budgeted occupancy requirements by:
  • Creating a positive prospect experience.
  • Managing Knock leasing platform by following up with leads and keeping a consistent engagement score of 85% or higher.
  • Scheduling tours, show apartments and follow up with prospects.
  • Respond to leasing inquiries via email, if applicable.
  • Process prospect background check.
  • Ensure prospect meets or exceeds Company screening requirements.
  • Process paperwork required to determine household eligibility for affordable housing programs.
  • Process resident applications and follow up with residents to get necessary paperwork to lease and or renew resident leases.
  • Complete a monthly pricing analysis of competitive buildings to optimize pricing and promotions.
  • Provide residents and applicants with exceptional customer service and foster good resident relations.
  • Report any issues with vacant apartments that would deter the ability to rent.
  • Guide residents to the appropriate staff member to address issues. You may address if the above items are complete.
  • Attend Compliance training in person at corporate office, via video conference or provided by a vendor.
  • Attend regularly held training and meetings as necessary.
  • Participate in resident activities and outreach programs.
  • Be a valuable part of an effective on-site team.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

  • Previous leasing or related sales experience preferred.
  • Yardi experience preferred.
  • Knock experience preferred.
  • Previous affordable housing experience with Section 8, LITHC and Tax Credit preferred.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
  • Excellent organizational skills and the ability to multi-task/meet deadlines.
  • Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
  • Maintain professional office environment and treat fellow coworkers and residents with respect.
  • Ability to understand and follow instructions.
  • Knowledge of Fair Housing Laws and the ability to apply them in your daily interactions with residents, applicants, and prospects.
  • Consistently follow, enforce and support Company screening criteria as required by the Fair Housing Laws and Company.

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to sit for long periods of time at a computer.
  • Ability to lift up to 10 pounds.
  • Ability to twist, turn, bend, stoop and walk up and down stairs as necessary.



Monday-Friday. Some weekends as necessary dependent on business needs.

Full Time, 40 Hours

Salary Information

$20.0 - $22.0 Hourly Wage