Leasing Agent

Realstar is a fully integrated management firm providing a full range of investment and property management services for the last 50 years. It is one of Canada’s largest multi-residential asset managers on behalf of institutional and private investors. It manages over 22,000 rental apartments in six provinces with an asset value of more than $5 billion. Realstar is headquartered in Toronto, and is part of Realstar Group which has over $9 billion of multi-family, hospitality and alternative real estate assets under management in Canada. www.realstar.ca/ www.realstargroup.com/

POSITION SUMMARY
Realstar is seeking a Full-Time Leasing Agent, who will be responsible for showing and leasing apartment suites to prospective residents. The Leasing Agent qualifies prospective residents, completes lease agreements, collects rental deposits and provides a superior level of customer service to prospective and existing residents. Schedule includes every other weekend.

WHAT WE OFFER EMPLOYEES:
Starting salary $45,000 plus bonus
Extensive and ongoing training programs and a work-smart environment
Opportunity for career development
Inclusive and diverse work environment
Annual holiday parties & summer BBQ’s
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Leasing
Encourage appointments or viewings with all prospective resident callers or walk-ins
Qualify prospective residents to determine their needs and suitability as candidates
Tour prospective residents through suites for lease
Answer phone calls and give out leasing information as dictated by policy/procedure
Shop competition through phone calls and site market surveys
Assist with the composition of newspaper advertisements
Compile and update listings of available rental units
Renting & Administration
Prepare, process rental applications
Contact credit bureau, previous landlords, and check employment history to assess credit worthiness of prospects
Follow up with new residents to ensure satisfaction with their suite and determine if they have further needs
Follow up with existing residents to ensure work orders have been completed correctly and in a timely manner
Utilize computerized property management system to record transactions and run various operating reports
Marketing & Business Development
Maintain an overall focus on enhancing the customer experience
Hold open houses
Create and prepare any newsletters, flyers and written summaries of available suites
Communicate with prospective residents requiring information
Help coordinate resident events (socials etc.)
Assist Regional Coordinator of Marketing & Development where required
REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
Exceptional customer service skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Experience in sales
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Strong command of MS Office products: Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Self starter with high degree of initiative, creativity and flexibility
Experience with leasing apartments or selling condominiums an asset
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This posting is for an existing vacant position.

We thank all those who apply, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Realstar is committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We encourage applications from our diverse communities, including Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, women, visible minorities, LGBTQ+ persons and those who are able to speak fluently in a language(s) other than English.

Realstar supports equal opportunity initiatives. Accommodation will be provided in all stages of the hiring process. Contact us for any accommodation requests, and we will work with you to meet your needs.