Leasing Agent - Bilingual
Job Title: Leasing Agent
Location: 700 Unit High Rise, Washington DC (Anacostia)
Job Type: Full Time, On-site
Schedule: Monday-Friday 8a-5p; possible Saturdays depending on business needs
Compensation and Benefits
- Pay: $50K-$60K commensurate with experience
- Commissions for new leases
- Bonus Pool paid quarterly!
- PTO and Holidays
- Health insurance
Position Summary:
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Bilingual Leasing Agent (English/Spanish) to present and lease units to qualified candidates. As a Leasing Agent, you will be responsible for leasing apartments to prospective residents, including conducting tours, following up with assigned prospects, and assisting with applications and online registration.
The ideal candidate is fluent in both English and Spanish, proactive, has a passion for sales, and drives projects through to completion. The ability to work in a fast-paced, high-stress environment is key, but so is a sense of camaraderie: our team values working collaboratively.
Essential Job Duties:
Included but not limited to:
- Present properties and provided amenities in a positive light to prospective tenants to help secure rental agreements.
- Maintain awareness of apartment inventory, pricing, and availability.
- Communicate effectively in both English and Spanish with prospective and current residents.
- Sell prospective residents on the unit features, company services, and signing a lease.
- Confirm rental application data and personal references to ensure accuracy.
- Show and inspect units.
- Coordinate with Property Managers on unit availability and grounds upkeep.
- Ensure proper maintenance and inspect properties periodically to maintain our level of company standards.
Experience:
- Bilingual in English and Spanish (required).
- 2+ years’ experience in a customer-contact capacity or customer-service role is preferred.
- Past real estate leasing experience preferred.
- High level of energy and a “people person” who enjoys communicating with prospective residents.
- Ability to use computer programs such as Microsoft Office, Excel, and Outlook.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule — specifically weekends and weekdays after 5pm.
- Yardi experience is a plus.
- Capability to walk the property and its surroundings, which may include stairwells, hallways, and outdoor areas.
- Occasionally lifting and carrying objects such as packages or office supplies (typically up to 25–50 lbs).
- Performing tasks that may require bending, stooping, or reaching, such as checking under desks or inspecting areas that are difficult to access.