Leasing Consultant

at  The United Group of Companies Inc

WHO WE ARE:

The United Group of Companies, Inc. – celebrating over 50 Years in Business - specializes in all phases of real estate: development, financing, construction, and property management. Our unique Company delivers a high-quality product and high-end resident experiences within active adult senior living, student housing, multi-family communities housing, commercial properties, and mixed-use neighborhoods . UGOC, and at times with joint-venture partners, has developed and financed over $5 billion dollars of real estate projects, acquired more than $500 million in projects and managed 1.5 million square feet of commercial space and over 20,000 apartments units.
We are honored to have been voted by our employees as one of the Albany Times Union’s Top Workplaces for eight consecutive years, along with being named a national Top Workplaces USA employer for four consecutive years, most recently for 2024. We have achieved this recognition by fostering a culture of leadership and accountability, offering a unique environment to our employees that cultivates individual growth and rewards performance.
To learn more about us: https://www.ugoc.com/

JOB OVERVIEW + REQUIREMENTS:

• Job Type: Leasing Consultant; $24.04 per hour plus Bonus Program
• Work Hours: Full Time - Monday through Thursday and one weekend day
• Physical Requirements: walking, standing, light lifting, and carrying
• Required Education: College Degree or Applicable Work History
• Required Experience: 1 - 2 years of experience in sales/leasing, preferably in residential property management; software (Entrata, etc.)
• Qualities: Demonstrates integrity on a personal and professional level; Exceptional communication, sales, and negotiation skills; Ability to solve problems involving residents and challenging situations

• Assists in preparation of advertising and marketing materials and regular market surveys
• Prepares daily, weekly, and monthly leasing traffic reports
• Makes recommendations to improve leasing programs
• Assists in preparation of all necessary packages for lease up move-ins
• Tours visitors of the community and shows apartments to interested guests
• Encourages interested guests to apply for residency and leases apartments to qualified applicants; assists with application process
• Assists in turnover of move-outs, including evaluation of damages, preparation for future residents