Leasing Professional - The Hartley at Blue Hill

About the role

The Leasing Professional at The Hartley at Blue Hill coordinates the community's marketing, leasing and renewal strategies to reach occupancy, revenue and resident retention goals. The position covers all activities related to leasing new residents, keeping residents satisfied during their tenancy and securing lease renewals. The community is a stabilized 415-unit mid-rise in Chapel Hill, NC, and the schedule is Monday to Friday plus rotating weekends.

Key responsibilities

• Sell and lease apartments: greet and qualify prospects, give tours, process applications, run credit and criminal background checks, prepare leases and move-in packages, and ensure a smooth move-in.
• Inspect apartments before move-in and schedule outstanding items with the maintenance team.
• Track market and competitor conditions, develop marketing plans and follow concession and special programs to sustain occupancy.
• Run marketing activities such as resident referral and employer outreach, and use online tools (Craigslist, Facebook, e-mail, other websites).
• Use on-site property management software (OneSite, Yardi, etc.) to track availability, traffic and resident data.
• Keep show units and the leasing office in top condition, and follow up with prospects and new residents by e-mail, cards and calls.
• Support lease renewals with renewal letters and packages, and contact renewing residents before move-out.
• Respond promptly to resident and owner questions and escalate requests to the right people.

Required profile

• All state and local licenses and certifications required for the job.
• Valid driver's license to operate a golf cart on property.
• Able to stand, walk or sit for long periods, work indoors and outdoors in all weather, and lift up to 25 pounds alone and 50 pounds with help.
• Flexible schedule, including call duty on evenings, weekends and holidays; occasional travel to other properties or training.

What we offer

• Hourly pay of $20.00 - $22.00, with possible weekly, monthly or quarterly bonuses for onsite positions.
• Medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, plus a 401(k) with company match up to 6% after 6 months.
• Paid time off: 15 vacation days, 4 personal days, 10 sick days and 11 paid holidays, plus birthday off after 1 year.
• Onsite housing discount, 6-week paid sabbatical after 10 years, paid parental leave and fertility benefit reimbursement up to $10,000.