Leasing Agent - Affordable Housing

55 Richman Plaza, Bronx, NY 10453, USA Req #972

Wednesday, September 11, 2024

Paths is a full-scale, vertically integrated affordable housing developer, builder, and operator. Since 2004, the Paths team has created and preserved high-quality affordable housing across the U.S. that enhances communities and helps residents build better lives. With over 12,000 units across 10 states under management and more than 40 0 employees, Paths manages a suite of capabilities spanning the entire property life-cycle , including: development, construction, property management, maintenance, and security.

The Leasing Agent’s primary duties are to secure lease agreements from all qualified persons and properly market the property to achieve leasing and occupancy goals. The Leasing Agent is also very service-oriented and strives to make prospects and current residents feel welcome and comfortable in the community.

Classification:

Non-exempt; overtime eligible

Essential function/Responsibilities: duties include but are not limited to the following:

Leasing

• Greets prospective residents, completes guest card information, establishes program eligibility, determines needs and preferences, conducts tours of the community and specific apartments while communicating features and benefits and secures applications from qualified persons

• Maintains a professional and friendly atmosphere in the leasing office and other areas where prospects and residents meet

• Prepares and qualifies applications for approval based on property’s rental criteria and program requirements

• Meets individual and/or property monthly leasing goals

• Performs final move-in inspections with Maintenance Director prior to lease signing to ensure apartment readiness

• Performs move-in inspections with new residents

• Assist with Special projects and reporting as needed

  Administrative

• Notifies prospective residents of application results

• Establishes move-in date and time for approved applications

• Completes all lease paperwork including related addenda and accepts rents and deposits

• Organizes and files appropriate reports , leases, and paperwork

• Prepares and completes move-in files

• Answers incoming phone calls and handles each call accordingly

• Completes annual recertifications with all HPD PBV residents (200 in total)

• Conducts all business in accordance with company policies and procedures, Fair Housing laws, Americans with Disabilities Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other laws pertaining to Affordable housing

  Requirements:

• Minimum of 1-2 years' experience in the field of leasing, including experience with affordable housing programs (Rent Stabilized, Low Income Housing Tax Credit, Project Based Section 8)

• Minimum 1-2 years experience in marketing

• Proficiency with MS office suite - Outlook, Word, and Excel

• Yardi software knowledge a must

• Strong organizational, verbal, and written communication skills necessary

• Must be able to work both independently and in a group setting

• Must be able to multi-task and thrive in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment

• Conducts all business in accordance with company policies and procedures, Fair Housing laws, Americans with Disabilities Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other laws pertaining to Affordable Housing

  Salary Range: $60,000-62,000 annually

  What we offer:

• We offer 100% coverage for medical benefits to our employees. Additionally, we provide dental, vision, and other benefit options.

• The company offers a 401(k) plan with a matching contribution.

• Paid Time Off & Holidays

• Commuter Benefits

• STD, LTD, life insurance, dependent coverage

• Employee Assistance Program

• Supplemental Insurance

  Paths Management Services LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, political affiliation or belief.

Other details

• Job Family Compliance

• Pay Type Hourly

• Min Hiring Rate $60,000.00

• Max Hiring Rate $620,000.00

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• 55 Richman Plaza, Bronx, NY 10453, USA