Leasing Agent

<p><span style="font-size:10pt">Founded in 1923, The Yarco Companies, is a full-service, multi-family real estate firm that delivers highly specialized Property Management Services, and focuses primarily on Affordable Housing. To learn more about our company visit <strong>www.yarco.com.</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size:10pt"><strong>Yarco</strong> is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, or physical or mental disability. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will hire only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States (if the position is or will be one which is subject to U.S. law).</span></p><p><span style="font-size:10pt"><strong>Position Purpose:</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size:10pt">This <strong>safety sensitive position</strong> is responsible for the leasing and marketing function of the property. Assisting the Community Manager with the overall operational and financial success of the residential property and exceeding resident service standards. </span></p><p><span style="font-size:10pt">Each community location has pre-designated office hours which this position will need to accompany to ensure community operations are functioning effectively</span></p><p><span style="font-size:10pt"><strong>Key Contributions:</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size:10pt"><u>Financial/Marketing</u>: Support the Community Manager by achieving the occupancy and rental goals of the property. Maintaining a closing percentage of at least 30%. Assures that prospective residents are reached through advertising and further markets the property by responding to phone inquires and property tours. Assisting in accurate preparation and administration of all leasing activities and rental traffic reports. Assist the resident management in the completion of market studies.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:10pt"><u>Management</u>: Assist Community Manager with overall operations of the community by promoting positive resident relations, handling resident complaints, and rent collections. In the absence and direction of the Community Manager supervises, motivates, and directs the staff by promoting teamwork to achieve a common goal.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:10pt"><u>Property Appearance/Upkeep</u>: Keep the property in a neat, clean, and well-maintained condition. Daily exterior and interior inspections of the community to assure curb appeal, maintenance, cleanliness and safety procedures are being followed.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:10pt"><u>Customer Service</u>: Ensure that the residential property meets and exceeds company standards for resident satisfaction and being available on a 24-hour emergency basis when scheduled. Plan and participate in community activities, as well as, other projects as assigned.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:10pt">Perform other duties as needed.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:10pt"><strong>Essential Mental Alertness Requirements:</strong></span></p><ul><li><span style="font-size:10pt">Work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner</span></li><li><span style="font-size:10pt">Ability to perform tasks involving high levels of cognitive function and judgment</span></li><li><span style="font-size:10pt">Not mentally or physically impaired from any cause that can adversely affect ability to safely and competently perform the duties of the position</span></li><li><span style="font-size:10pt">Ability to take prompt and appropriate response to operating conditions</span></li><li><span style="font-size:10pt">Ability to work in an unfatigued state</span></li><li><span style="font-size:10pt">Ability to accurately gauge lengths of time and distance</span></li><li><span style="font-size:10pt">Ability to quickly store and recall instructions in one’s short-term memory </span></li><li><span style="font-size:10pt">Ability to concentrate</span></li><li><span style="font-size:10pt">Ability to cope with sudden changes in surrounding and/or emergency situations and/or alarms</span></li><li><span style="font-size:10pt">Demonstrated caring, committed and concerned attitude about safety</span></li></ul><p><span style="font-size:10pt"><strong>Position Requirements:</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size:10pt"><u>Education</u>:        High school diploma or GED required. Higher education preferred.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:10pt"><u>Experience</u>:      2-3 year of customer service or related experience.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:10pt"><u>Physical & Cognitive</u>: Ability to lift, push and pull up to 40 pounds.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:10pt"><u>If job includes or may include driving for company business</u>:</span></p><ul><li><span style="font-size:10pt">Driver must have a valid driver’s license and acceptable motor vehicle record with company insurance carrier</span></li><li><span style="font-size:10pt">Driver must have reliable means of transportation</span></li><li><span style="font-size:10pt">Driver must have the ability to be insurable at standard rates for driving.</span></li></ul><ul><li><span style="font-size:10pt">Driver must provide proof of personal auto liability insurance when using vehicles for company business</span></li></ul><p><span style="font-size:10pt">To be hired, candidates will be required to successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen.</span></p><br/><br/>PandoLogic. Keywords: Real Estate Agent - Apartments, Location: Chicago, IL - 60647