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Leasing Agent job description

A Leasing Agent is a professional who acts as a liaison between an owner or management company and tenants in order to ensure there are no vacancies in their properties.

Eleni Kourmentza
Eleni Kourmentza

Eleni, ex-People Ops Manager at Workable, excelled in recruitment, lifecycle management, and employer branding.

Refreshed on

April 25, 2022

Reviewed by

Eftychia Karavelaki

Senior Recruitment Manager

Leasing Agent responsibilities include:

  • Presenting properties and provided amenities in a positive light to prospective tenants
  • Acting as a landlord for property owners and help them navigate the property market
  • Advertising available properties using a variety of media and promoting materials

leasing agent job description

Job brief

We are looking for capable Leasing Agent to present and lease properties to prospective lessors. The goal is scout potential clients, turn them into actual ones and achieve high occupancy rates.

Responsibilities

  • Present properties and provided amenities in a positive light to prospective tenants
  • Act as a landlord for property owners and help them navigate the property market
  • Advertise available properties using a variety of media and promoting materials
  • Determine the needs, living standards and economic viability of prospect customers
  • Confirm rental application data and personal references
  • Stay knowledgeable of the property market status
  • Provide information on all aspects of properties (expansion, zoning, crime etc)
  • Negotiate leasing terms and conditions and close deals
  • Ensure proper maintenance and inspect properties periodically

Requirements and skills

  • Proven working experience as Leasing Agent
  • Working knowledge of real estate law and leasing practices
  • Proven track of successful sales record
  • Up to date with property market status
  • MS Office familiarity
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills
  • Persuasive with marketing and sales skills
  • Customer service orientation
  • BS degree in real estate or similar

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