Top leasing agent skills needed to get the job.

What are the top 3 traits or skills every leasing agent must have to excel?

Can you suggest any tips or insights to develop your leasing agent expertise?

You must be able to MULTI TASK!
Customer service oriented and driven
Quick thinking under stress and pressure
Being ORGANIZED is also key.

Yes, I agree. And be detail oriented. If you don't pay attention to the DETAILS of things, you could forget to give residents a key, or forget to input them into the system and get in a lot of trouble. I work at a complex, in the RR (Resident Relations) and we find that the leasing agents just get lazy and forget the details, which makes the big boss very upset when a resident comes in and we can't find some information that should have been there. . .

I agree with Kristan...

Kristan in Atlanta, Georgia said: You must be able to MULTI TASK!
Customer service oriented and driven
Quick thinking under stress and pressure
Being ORGANIZED is also key.

Hi Kristan,

I am interviweing for a Leasing sales position. I have over 20 years of managirial experience and banking but no leasing. What are the ins and outs of leasing all types of equipment? What are the benefits to the customers and to the banks?

Thank you for your assistance,

Michael cell 602-284-9865

Host said: What are the top 3 traits or skills every leasing agent must have to excel?

Can you suggest any tips or insights to develop your leasing agent expertise?

Attitude, Energy and orginazation!!

how much do apt. leasing agents make?

jeff in Overland Park, Kansas said: how much do apt. leasing agents make?

10 an hour starting plus commision

thanks,i was seeing what needs to be done to have a job in leasing agent.

I wanted to know what kind of classes do I need to take to be an apartment leasing agent.

Krystina in Dallas, Texas said: I wanted to know what kind of classes do I need to take to be an apartment leasing agent.

You do not need to take any classes. Go to "BG Personnel" off the tollroad. They only do the apt. business. They give a free mini-class. They will then place you in a temp to hire position. The hiring is quick since it cost Apt.s too much to have a temp. vs. hired employee.

When you call you will be told to come into the office. You'll fill out some paperwork. You'll go to a Fair Housing easy class - maybe. They place you. Pick a place you want to work. That's it.

Please this is a piece of cake.

jeff in Overland Park, Kansas said: how much do apt. leasing agents make?

Very low pay. Anywhere from minimum wage to $12. per hour.
Sad.
Most jobs that are predominently female are low paying.

P.S. Even Managers don't make that much. You'll also work Most weekends if not all weekends.

Some Mgt. companies acutally have you work every holiday but Thanksgiving Day & Christmas Day..... Of course, you'll be on-call by pager or such even on Thanksgiving Day & Christmas Day.

It's a whole lot of work & non-apt industry people under estimate the amt. of work, labor & intellegence required.

I am looking to relocate to either Indianapolis or Cincinnati soon. I am interested in becoming a leasing agent & wanted to know if there are any classes or certificate classes I could take that would help me transition from flight attendant to a leasing agent that would help on my resume.

Apartment Leasing & Management in Frisco, Texas said: P.S. Even Managers don't make that much. You'll also work Most weekends if not all weekends.

Some Mgt. companies acutally have you work every holiday but Thanksgiving Day & Christmas Day..... Of course, you'll be on-call by pager or such even on Thanksgiving Day & Christmas Day.

It's a whole lot of work & non-apt industry people under estimate the amt. of work, labor & intellegence required.

That is not true I started off making 44,000 a year as an agent. Leasing mangers make double that.

Jamila in Marietta, Georgia said: That is not true I started off making 44,000 a year as an agent. Leasing mangers make double that.

Hello,

Thanks I am looking to transfer from being a Realtor as my full time profession.

What can place on my resume without any experience about apartment leasing. How can word my resume.

Shaunte' said: Hello,

Thanks I am looking to transfer from being a Realtor as my full time profession.

should you just fax resumes to the management companies.

I have 22 yrs sales experiene as sales manager. I left the job 4 months ago. Now I am currently looking for employment in leasing, not sure how to go about it. what skills do I need? Also, would I need to go to courses etc? Thank you any advise would be helpful. Looking for position in Buck County Pa.

Host said: What are the top 3 traits or skills every leasing agent must have to excel?

Can you suggest any tips or insights to develop your leasing agent expertise?

you must go far and beyond your job description and backwards if need to be. Be a quick thinker able to think outside of the box and have the love of sale with great patience and compassion for customer service

I am a leasing agent. I love it. But, I work with two other agents that have been taking my appointments on my days off. I have scheduled the appointments, leased the apartment and because the only day the potential resident could come in was on my day off the other leasing agent took them and took credit for it just because it was my scheduled day off. When they have appointments on there day off I help them and then turn over all the information to them. I don't take credit for it. We can't be there everyday so we should work together and help each other. We are here to lease apartments for the company and not lose one becasue we don't want to help someone because we did not talk to them. What should I do. My manager did not want to hear about it or discuss it. She told us to work it out. I am trying to be fair. What should I do?

i just need to know where in dallas tx i can go take classes for apartment leasing to get certificate please e mail me if you know anything thank you

I AM LOOKING FOR A LEASING AGENT JOB, BUT I DO NOT HAVE ANY LEASING EXPERIENCE. I AM A FAST LEARNER AND I WORK HARD, I HAVE BEEN WORKING WITH A DOCTORS OFFICE FOR 5 YEARS AND HAVE ALOT OF EXPERIENCE AS CUSTOMER SERVICE REP. DOES ANY ONE KNOW WHERE I CAN APPLY IN HOUSTON TEXAS TO WORK AS A LEASING AGENT?

I Don't have any leasing agent experience, But I am a fast learner and would like to start working ASAP can anyone tell me where I need to go to apply?

One tip is to change your address on your resume to an out-state address. This will really speed thing up

you are not just a leasing consultant but you are indeed a social worker and a counselor

I've just got hired as a leasing agent and this is my fist time being a leasing agent, i have a customer service experience and tons of energy i start this week and im up for the challenge any tips out there that can help me be successful?

I started in the business 10yrs ago the owner never seen anyone like me rent so much before he was so impressed he made me a property manager but I did the leasing so I did both positions the secret to my leasing was being very friendly and warm I feel no matter what product you are selling if the client likes you they will like what you are presenting to them and that is what work for me.

Cindy Johnson said: I am a leasing agent. I love it. But, I work with two other agents that have been taking my appointments on my days off. I have scheduled the appointments, leased the apartment and because the only day the potential resident could come in was on my day off the other leasing agent took them and took credit for it just because it was my scheduled day off. When they have appointments on there day off I help them and then turn over all the information to them. I don't take credit for it. We can't be there everyday so we should work together and help each other. We are here to lease apartments for the company and not lose one becasue we don't want to help someone because we did not talk to them. What should I do. My manager did not want to hear about it or discuss it. She told us to work it out. I am trying to be fair. What should I do?

To answer your question only make the appointment when you are there if that cant happen if you truly are bother by this then even on your day off without pay accomdocatte them you will be surprize with that effort how it will get around that you on your day off made them feel important enough to show them that you will build a reputation that the client will only want to deal with you thats what I did and trust me my clients only would want me and dealt with only me

Cindy Johnson said: I am a leasing agent. I love it. But, I work with two other agents that have been taking my appointments on my days off. I have scheduled the appointments, leased the apartment and because the only day the potential resident could come in was on my day off the other leasing agent took them and took credit for it just because it was my scheduled day off. When they have appointments on there day off I help them and then turn over all the information to them. I don't take credit for it. We can't be there everyday so we should work together and help each other. We are here to lease apartments for the company and not lose one becasue we don't want to help someone because we did not talk to them. What should I do. My manager did not want to hear about it or discuss it. She told us to work it out. I am trying to be fair. What should I do?

To answer your question only make the appointment when you are there if that cant happen if you truly are bother by this then even on your day off without pay accomodate them you will be surprize with that effort how it will get around that you on your day off made them feel important enough to show them that you will build a reputation that the client will only want to deal with you thats what I did and trust me my clients only would want me and dealt with only me

I am trying to obtain a position as a leasing consultant.I have over 10 years of experience in sales,marketing,customer service. I would like to read more books,websites or go to some classes to be more knowlegeable. I need experience,but can't get my foot in the door.I really want to do this,and know I would be reaaly good at this also. Any suggestions?

im currently looking for leasing positions as well after being out of the industry for 2 yrs. but when i wanted to get my foot in the door i took a full days class and recieved a few certificates that really helped me out. I was in houston at the time but you can find these classes on either Dallas Apartment Association or Houston Apartment Association. They are wonderful and are extrememly cheap classes. Property management is big in continuing eduacation and this shows them just how interested you are.

Houston Community College, School of Continuing Education has a Multi-Family Property Management Program that is designed for indivuals wanting careers as leasing consultants.
Courses include:Overview of Property Management, Landlord Tenant Law, Property Management Software, Leadeship Skills, and a 64-hour Internship. For additional information contact george.davis@hccs.edu

I am real surprised that most of you have a job and have kept it; I mean it seems that America is getting real sloppy at everything and just don't care and hey if everyone is sloppy then I guess it's acceptable: take a look at your grammar and spelling and yes it does matter!

Janet Dunn said: To answer your question only make the appointment when you are there if that cant happen if you truly are bother by this then even on your day off without pay accomodate them you will be surprize with that effort how it will get around that you on your day off made them feel important enough to show them that you will build a reputation that the client will only want to deal with you thats what I did and trust me my clients only would want me and dealt with only me

In my experience, you are all supposed to work with eachother. The person who turns in the original guest card which you fill out on the first visit or phone card, gets credit for the lease when they enter it in the system. I had an assistant manager who used to do that, but after having a chat with my manager this was no longer a problem.

kika in Hampton, Virginia said: I've just got hired as a leasing agent and this is my fist time being a leasing agent, i have a customer service experience and tons of energy i start this week and im up for the challenge any tips out there that can help me be successful?

did you not take any classes or prep for it before hiring? how did you get certified so that i can do what you did. lol i have been self educating myself mostly so that i would know what to expect when the job comes. im good with people and the whole nine... but another thing is that im only 17 yrs old and am in still in high school. i just turned 17 last month and when i get out of school i'll still be under-age. would i still be able to get work?

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