Job Description

Here at Magnolia Property Company , we believe business should be handled with a personal touch. We understand our business is built on making the places we build and manage feel like home. Our team has over 200 years of real estate experience and our dedication to our clients is just as old-school. We believe in a family first approach. Both to our residents, our investors and our home buyers. We have grown a solid niche in the Dallas-Ft. Worth, Austin, and Houston real estate market by delivering incredible results on properties other larger companies wouldn’t be able to touch. We design our properties differently, we handle our residents the way we would want to be treated and most importantly we understand owners, because we are owners too. We know how to drive success because we understand people. Our Teams are Growing! Also, be sure to check out our linked-In "Life" page for a glimpse into our Magnolia organization and people!

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Position Summary

The Leasing Consultant is the community’s sales representative whose primary duties are to greet clients, professionally present the features and benefits of their assigned community and properly secure lease agreements from qualified persons. This position will be assigned to one of Magnolia's newest Lease-up properties, "Magnolia at Scofield Ridge". This property will be located @ 3100 Scofield Ridge Pkwy, Austin, Texas 78727

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Conducts all business in accordance with Magnolia’s policies and procedures, Fair Housing, Americans with Disabilities Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other Federal and State laws.

Marketing/Leasing

• This beautiful boutique property will be home to (158 units in total).
• Leasing employee expected to Maintain a professional and friendly atmosphere in the leasing office and other areas where prospective residents and current residents meet.
• Inspects models and “market ready” vacancies daily to ensure cleanliness and set/monitor HVAC settings.
• Answers incoming phone calls and handles each call accordingly, whether it is a client call, irate resident, service request, etc. Transfer calls to assistant manager or property manager when appropriate.
• Greets prospective residents, qualifies, determines needs and preferences, professionally presents community and specific apartments while communicating features and benefits.
• Updates online advertising to reflect current market pricing on a weekly basis.
• Maintains awareness of local market conditions and trends. Contributes ideas to the property manager for marketing community and for improving resident satisfaction.
• Performs external market outreach at nearby businesses, organizations, etc.

Administrative

• Correctly completes all lease applications, assists with application verification and notifies prospective residents of results. Types miscellaneous resident communication as needed.
• Completes all lease paperwork including related addenda and accepts rents and deposits.
• Sends thank-you notes and performs follow-ups.
• Physically inspects community when on grounds, picks up litter and reports any service needs to maintenance staff. Inspects move-in and vacancies. May assist with walking move-out units.
• Updates and submits lease commissions and locator information per company policy by specified deadlines.
• Updates and submits the Daily Activity Report (DAR) daily.
• Inventories office supplies on periodic basis. Reports need to Property Manager.
• Organizes and files appropriate reports, leases and paperwork.
• Attends Magnolia meetings when requested.
• Assists property manager and assistant manager in preparation of weekly reports, resident communications, move-out inventory, market surveys, etc.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• Performs all other duties as required and assigned.

Qualifications

• Excellent leasing and closing skills.
• Strong computer skills.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.

Education/Certification

§ High School Diploma or equivalent, 2 year degree or higher preferred.

Experience

1 to 2 - Years of Leasing consultant experience

Expected Hours of Work

Hours for this position will be a 40 hour rotation work week expectation. (Monday thru Saturday work schedule) . Physical presence at Magnolia properties is required to perform the duties of this position.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate (verbally and in writing), listen, and view documents (both on paper and electronically). The employee regularly uses hands to type, write and manipulate office equipment. This is a largely mobile role that requires frequent sitting, standing, walking, kneeling, bending, reaching, pushing, pulling and grasping. This role requires occasional operation of a motor vehicle. The employee is regularly required to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.

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