LEASING MANAGER
Company: Westward360
Location: Chicago
Posted on: October 27, 2024
Job Description:
Westward360 is looking to add a Leasing Manager to join our
growing Chicago team. If you want an opportunity to grow with a
company on the rise, look no further! We pride ourselves in
providing the ultimate experience for our clients.
As a Leasing Manager, you'll have the opportunity to orchestrate
the leasing process and ensure the efficient occupancy of
properties while driving income generation throughout the year.
This role is responsible for overseeing applications, lease
signings, and renewals.
Effective coordination with leasing agents, property managers, and
asset managers is crucial to achieving these goals while
maintaining compliance with legal and company standards.
What we offer:
- Compensation range of $52,000 - $67,000
- Monthly cell phone stipend
- Flexible hybrid schedule
- Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
- Front loaded PTO
- 401k - Company match up to 4%
- Long and short term disability at no cost to employee What
you'll do:
- Manage all aspects of the leasing cycle from initial
application review to lease renewal.
- Ensure accurate and timely application processing, verify lease
agreements, and guide the renewal process.
- Contribute to setting market-competitive pricing and conduct
market analyses.
- Maintain comprehensive data on the supply and demand for rental
properties and regularly update the data to reflect current market
conditions.
- As necessary, seek outside guidance and insights from industry
experts, market reports, and other relevant sources. Leverage this
external information to enhance internal market analyses and ensure
our company remains competitive and well-informed.
- Oversee the management and weekly review of property listings,
ensuring maximum exposure and minimal vacancy times.
- Collaborate with property management and asset management teams
to align leasing strategies with overall property management
objectives.
- Monitor and analyze the effectiveness of marketing strategies
and listing performances. Direct leasing agents to make necessary
adjustments based on market trends and property feedback, ensuring
optimal visibility and attractiveness of the listings to
prospective tenants.
- Manage the tenant application process, ensuring that
applications are reviewed, approved, or denied following Fair
Housing Guidelines and company policies. Maintain consistent
application standards across different buildings, which are readily
accessible and documented for all Westward 360 personnel. This
ensures a uniform, transparent process that upholds legal
compliance and company values.
- Monitor agent performance and escalate issues with agents to
the Managing Broker for resolution. Ensure that agent feedback,
particularly concerning issues with the investment department, is
directed to the Managing Broker to facilitate timely and effective
solutions.
- Issue lease renewals and conduct diligent follow-ups to ensure
timely tenant responses and lease executions. What you'll need:
- Valid Real Estate license is a plus
- Proven experience in leasing coordination or a similar role
within property management
- Comprehensive understanding of laws and statutes related to
property management
- Ability to work collaboratively with leasing agents, property
managers, and other team members
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong
customer service and negotiation skills
- Capacity to manage multiple projects and tasks
simultaneously
- Proficiency in property management software, such as
Propertyware
- Valid driver's license and auto insurance
About Westward360:
Westward360 is dedicated to providing exceptional community
management, rental management and brokerage services. Serving
multiple markets throughout the United States, we have the systems,
strategies, and expertise to meet the specialized needs of even the
most demanding client. With more than 50,000 homes under
management, we're your all-in-one real estate solution.
*Disability Notice: Disclosure is divulging or giving out personal
information about a disability. It is important for the employee to
provide information about the nature of the disability, the
limitations involved, and how the disability affects the ability to
learn and /or perform the job effectively. The employer has a right
to know if a disability is involved when an employee asks for
accommodations. Deciding if, when, and how to share
disability-related information with a prospective or current
employer can be overwhelming but we ask to please request a
required accommodation prior to your first date of work. *Please
note, a doctor's note may be requested by Human Resources,
depending on the accommodation being requested, on a case-by-case
basis.
Salary Description
$52,000-$67,000
Keywords: Westward360, Mount Prospect , LEASING MANAGER, Executive , Chicago, Illinois
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