Leasing Agent

Overview 
Atlas Rental Property is one of the fastest growing property management companies in the Southeast. We currently manage approximately 1800 rental properties in North and Central Alabama as well as Chattanooga, Tennessee with plans to continue expansion in new and adjacent markets. We are seeking an experienced salesperson to lease residential properties within the Birmingham Metropolitan area. This is an in-field role, ideal for self-motivated individual that is not looking to sit in an office all day.

As a Leasing Agent, you will become the public face of our property and the key liaison between the management office and our current and prospective renters. We're looking for a friendly, outgoing individual who can offer competent guidance and service to our renters. You will work with several other leasing agents who cover other territories answering directly to the Leasing Manager. Top applicants are proficient multitaskers, organized and have strong people skills! This role requires a sales mentality and understands that there is a family for each and every home.

 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

·         Answer and convert phone calls/leads received (via phone and email) into showings 

·         Meet with prospective renters and take them on tours of the units that interest them, driving to and from showings is a requirement of the role that requires reliable transportation 

·         Follow up on scheduled self-showings in specified territory 

·         Collect completed rental applications and supporting documents. 

·         Work with AR and property management on application processing and decisions, present alternative options to tenants

·         Once approved, follow up with the tenant to arrange drop-off of security deposit 

·         Meet deposit quota expectations individually and as a team 

·         Maintain a pulse on the movement of properties in assigned territory, lead response, feedback, potential concerns, etc. 

·         Become an expert in assigned territory (specific needs, most desirable locations, etc.) 

·         Manage revolving job duties and be an efficient time manager  

·         Stay informed on active interest and availability (status) of assigned homes 

 

Qualifications
Fitting the culture of Spartan is the utmost priority. 

Underneath that umbrella, the ideal candidate will have the following soft skills: 

 ·        Relational: Ability to professionally interact with all individuals in a variety of scenarios 

·         Highly Organized: successful track record in a task-oriented role of some sort 

·         Experience within some form of high-stress environment 

·         Fierce: loves to accomplish and be a part of a growing team 

·         Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Primarily Excel and Word) required 

·         Outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written 

·         Excellent negotiation and problem-solving skills 

·         Customer service orientation 

Education:
High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum of 1 year professional experience in a commissioned based or bonused role

Real estate license is not required upon hire but will obtained as part of training

  

Compensation: 

The compensation package for this role includes a base annual salary of $50,000 structured as a draw guarantee, with the option to bonus on each lease signing after meeting draw threshold as well as the potential for quarterly performance bonus after six months in role. In 2024, our agents earned an average of $70,000 between salary, commission and bonus (for comparison). We offer a comprehensive benefits package including PTO accrual that begins on day one and 401K with employer contribution after one year of service. We observe eight paid holidays in addition to PTO accrual and we offer paid parental leave after one year.