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AHAffordable Housing Organization (Client of OPTI STAFFING GROUP)
Affordable Housing Organization (Client of OPTI STAFFING GROUP)Affordable Housing

Leasing Agent

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States

Work type

Onsite

Employment

Full Time

Experience

2-5 years

Compensation

Compensation not disclosed

Posted

1h ago

Summary and responsibilities

Role overview

Summary

The Leasing Agent will respond to inquiries, conduct apartment tours, and guide prospective residents through the rental application and leasing process. This role involves collecting and reviewing documentation, verifying eligibility, and maintaining accurate leasing files while ensuring compliance with Fair Housing requirements.

WHO THEY ARE

Our client is a well-established affordable housing organization serving communities throughout the Seattle area. They manage a diverse portfolio of apartment communities and are committed to providing quality, affordable housing while creating welcoming and inclusive environments for residents.

They are looking for a personable and organized Leasing Agent who can guide prospective residents through the leasing process while providing excellent customer service and maintaining accurate documentation.


WHAT YOU’LL DO

  • Respond to leasing inquiries from prospective residents

  • Provide information regarding available apartments, rental qualifications, and eligibility requirements

  • Schedule and conduct apartment tours

  • Guide applicants through the rental application and leasing process

  • Collect and review required application documentation

  • Assist with verifying applicant information and eligibility

  • Maintain accurate leasing files, records, and applicant information

  • Follow up with applicants regarding outstanding documentation or next steps

  • Coordinate approved move-ins and lease signings

  • Communicate professionally with applicants, residents, Property Managers, and internal teams

  • Help ensure leasing activities follow Fair Housing requirements and applicable housing guidelines


WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

  • Full-time opportunity with an established housing organization

  • Work in Seattle’s Capitol Hill area

  • Opportunity to support affordable housing within the local community

  • Collaborative property management environment

  • Opportunity to build experience in affordable housing and residential property management


WHAT YOU NEED TO HAVE

  • Previous leasing, property management, housing, or related customer service experience

  • Strong customer service and communication skills

  • Comfortable communicating with prospective residents by phone, email, and in person

  • Strong attention to detail when handling applications and documentation

  • Ability to stay organized while managing multiple applicants and priorities

  • Comfortable learning and following housing eligibility and compliance requirements

  • Basic computer skills and ability to learn property management systems

  • Professional, dependable, and comfortable working with people from a variety of backgrounds


PREFERRED

  • Previous apartment leasing or property management experience

  • Affordable housing experience

  • Experience with income-restricted, HUD, Section 8, or other regulated housing programs

  • Experience reviewing leasing applications and eligibility documentation


THE MUSTS

  • Strong communication and customer service skills

  • Excellent organization and attention to detail

  • Ability to handle sensitive applicant information professionally

  • Ability to work independently while collaborating with the property management team

  • Commitment to providing a positive experience for prospective and current residents

Updated 1h ago

Candidate fit

Skills and qualifications

Additional skills

Customer Service • 1+ yrs
Communication • 1+ yrs
Attention to Detail • 1+ yrs
Organization • 1+ yrs
Property Management Systems • 1+ yrs
Fair Housing Requirements • 1+ yrs
Housing Eligibility and Compliance • 1+ yrs
Leasing Process • 1+ yrs

Experience

2-5 years

How this role is positioned

Role classification

Job domains

Operations
Real Estate & Facilities

Industries

Real Estate & PropTech

Employment

Full Time

Contract duration

Permanent

Hiring type

Direct

Global hiring

Location specific

Offer details

Compensation and benefits

Compensation

Compensation not disclosed

VisibilityShared on listing
CurrencyUSD
PeriodYearly

Location, schedule, and role shape

Work setup

Work conditions

Primary locationSeattle, Washington, United States
Work typeOnsite
Global hiringNo

Bandwidth profile

peopleHigh8/10
physicalLow4/10
cognitiveMedium6/10
executionMedium7/10
creativityLow3/10
uncertaintyMedium5/10
communicationHigh8/10

Context on the employer

Company snapshot

Company

Affordable Housing Organization (Client of OPTI STAFFING GROUP)

Team size

Growing team

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States

Our client is a well-established affordable housing organization serving communities throughout the Seattle area. They manage a diverse portfolio of apartment communities and are committed to providing quality, affordable housing while creating welcoming and inclusive environments for residents.

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Leasing Agent

Seattle, Washington, United StatesFull Time