Leasing Agent - Uptown Properties

Yellow Tree, a Minneapolis-based real estate development, construction, and property management firm, is looking for a multi-site Leasing Agent to manage leasing operations at Class-A, new construction market-rate communities in Minneapolis/St. Paul. In this role, you will work with our property management and marketing teams to create strategic plans for leasing in your assigned communities.

The ideal candidate will have a strong leasing background and familiarity with technology for streamlined workflows. At Yellow Tree, our Leasing Agent primarily focuses on leasing and marketing while supporting our property management team in delivering exceptional service to our residents.

We offer a fast-paced environment and a work schedule that supports our employees and ensure top-notch service to our residents. Our core values include reputation, transparency, honesty, and white-glove service, and we prioritize our employees and residents above all else.

Yellow Tree is dedicated to breathing new life into underutilized properties, and we thrive on making a difference in the community. If you want to be part of a nimble and experienced team that turns vacant spaces into homes, revitalizes historic properties, and creates office spaces for startups, we encourage you to apply.

Essential Functions

• Respond to inquiries from potential residents via phone, email, and text and schedule tours.


• Conduct property tours to showcase available apartments and facilitate the leasing process.


• Maintain accurate records of all traffic, including e-leads, phone calls, and walk-ins, and enter data into property management software (Entrata) daily.


• Educate potential residents on the advantages of leasing at the property, process rental applications, and prepare leases for future residents.


• Ensure that market-ready apartments meet the company's quality and quantity standards and conduct regular walk of model and market-ready apartments.


• Stay informed on market trends and recommend strategic pricing to the corporate team.


• Develop outreach and employer relationship-building efforts within the local community and maintain a positive and customer service-oriented attitude in all interactions with residents and potential residents.

Experience and Qualifications:

• A minimum of one year of experience leasing multi-family properties.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and the ability to learn property management applications.


• Knowledge of Entrata property management software is preferred.


• Access to a vehicle and the ability to commute between multiple locations is required.


• Excellent follow-up and follow-through skills, solid organizational and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work effectively as a team member.


• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with an emphasis on customer service.


• Excellent organizational skills with proven experience in customer service.


• Ability to manage time effectively, demonstrate leadership skills, and solve problems as they arise.


• Must adhere to Fair Housing, Equal Employment, and Equal Housing Opportunity requirements.


• High School diploma or equivalent required

Personal Attributes

• Organized and detail oriented


• High energy


• Innovative


• Demonstrated leadership and strategic thinking skills


• Results focused


• Warm, friendly and service oriented


• Extremely flexible with the ability to adapt to change


• Ability to multi-task


• Superior written, verbal and oral communication skills


• High degree of computer literacy


• People oriented


• Customer service driven


• Team player

Benefits

• Flexible work environment and schedule - not all weekends are required!*


• Generous commission structure


• Medical, dental, and vision


• 401K (with company match)


• HSA (with company contribution)


• Company-paid Life Insurance


• Company paid short & long-term disability


• PTO & Paid Holidays


• Professional training, development, and growth potential


• Cell Phone & mileage reimbursement


• Employee rent discount**

*Must have the ability to work some evenings, weekends or holidays as business needs require, but working every weekend is not required. 

**Restrictions apply, contact Human Resources for details.