Job Descriptions:
If you are passionate about helping others and knowledgeable of real estate management, we have the right opportunity for you! At Sherman, we pride ourselves on hiring resident-focused and skilled property management talent who strive to lead community operations. We believe we can offer a challenging, fast-paced and rewarding experience that is unique to supporting our mission, vision, and values.
The Multisite Leasing Specialist is accountable for the leasing, marketing, and compliance of an assigned portfolio of real estate. A strong focus on customer service, community relations, and knowledge of fair housing is critical to success in this role.
Work Location
This position supports Ascent (255 units) and Aspire (226), Sherman's two market rate/luxury properties in Westminster, CO.
Parking is free for all onsite property staff members.
Schedule & Hours:
The schedule for this role will be Tuesday - Saturday frin 8 am - 5 pm.
Tuesday-Wednesday will be spent at Aspire; Thursday-Friday will be spent at Ascent; and you will rove back and forth on Saturday.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Manages prospects by answering incoming calls and internet leads. All inquiry calls and emails must be returned promptly (within 24 hours).
Makes appointments, shows apartments, screens applicants, and verifies applications for completion.
Assists applicants with the application process by explaining all applicable forms. Ensures applications are accurate and complete.
Contacts and offers units to approved applicants.
Schedules and conducts orientation for all new move-ins. Updates turnover information on a daily basis to include gathering of move-out and move-in times.
Shops comparable projects in the marketplace monthly.
Develops community contacts to maximize the general awareness of the housing community and its advantages.
Contact and offer units to current residents for approved unit transfers. Prepare all required transfer paperwork and complete transfers with residents.
Updates all applicable referral agencies.
Inputs all traffic and applications in the property management system regularly.
Meets Company benchmarks for occupancy, rent collections and timely compliance paperwork.
As applicable, conducts credit and criminal background checks for applicants. Follows procedure for notifying approval/denial based on report results.
Maintain complete and accurate property files and records, according to department systems, with an emphasis on documentation for future reference.
Coordinates with Corporate support staff on management company procedures for processing and distributing information.
Must be respectful of resident/tenant privacy, including specific commercial tenant needs.
Ensures compliance with HUD rules and regulations, state, federal and local housing laws.
Complies with all Sherman Associates, agency and city compliance requirements.
Maintains customer service and excellent relations with residents, resident cooperatives, commercial tenants, outside agencies or vendors and organizations.
Works on the last day and first day of each month until responsibilities completed; some overtime may be required.
Other tasks & duties as assigned based on business need.
Required Experience:
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Experience within residential real estate; or an equivalent number of years of education and real estate management experience.
Additional education in real estate, sales and/or business management is preferred.
Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills; Ability to communicate effectively with community tenants, vendors / external parties, and across corporate divisions.
Knowledge of Real Page or other related Property Management software (Yardi, Lead2Lease, OneSite Accounting, etc.) strongly preferred.
As applicable, advanced knowledge of Affordable Housing Programs (HUD Programs).
As applicable, must possess a valid driver's license, reliable vehicle with insurance and safe DMV driving record.
A passion for the mission, vision, and values of Sherman Associates.
Office hours may vary due to the specific needs of the portfolio.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
Exposed to ambient room temperatures, lighting and traditional office equipment found in a typical office environment, quiet to moderate noise level.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Must be able to stand at a desk for up to 8-hours per day. Walking and standing are required the rest of the working day. Length of time of these tasks may vary from day to day and task to task.
Must have the ability to move around freely throughout the property and office, and necessity varies from day to day.
Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening and hearing ability and visual acuity.
Keyword: Leasing Specialist - Ascent Apartments
From: Sherman Associates