Job Type Full-time Description We are seeking an energetic, dedicated professional to join our Leasing team as a Leasing Specialist at The Elara in Farmers Branch, TX. About Us Roers Companies is a 2024 USA Today Top Workplace and an emerging national leader in multifamily real estate investment, development, construction, and property management. Headquartered in Plymouth, Minnesota, we're on a mission to elevate multifamily housing by developing and operating market-rate and affordable apartments in growing neighborhoods. Since our founding in 2012, Roers Cos. has developed nearly $3 billion in real estate, representing more than 12,000 homes across the Midwest, Mountain Southwest, and Sunbelt regions. Our team thrives on purpose-filled work, an entrepreneurial spirit, and unlimited growth potential. About You You're passionate about your work and driven to achieve ambitious goals. You step up when the team needs an extra hand and aren't afraid to ask for help when you need it. You make smart decisions because you get the big picture and ace the little details. In other words, you share our corporate values - passion, work ethic, teamwork, integrity, and ownership mindset. About the Property Inspired by the eighth largest moon of Jupiter, The Elara is a luxurious new apartment community located in Farmers Branch, Texas. Here, amidst the natural beauty and vibrant energy of the area, you'll discover a residence that transcends ordinary living, embracing refined elegance and mystical allure. Picture yourself stepping into a meticulously designed lobby, with delicately etched quartz countertops and soft glow pendant lighting. The complementary finishes of brass and black hardware reflect the ambiance of The Elara. Imagine coming home to a place that resonates with your desire for serenity and refined living. The Elara is more than just a roof over your head - it is a sanctuary to escape the outside world and find solace within your own enchanted haven. TAGLINE Responsibilities The Leasing Specialist will be responsible for leading the lease-up of our new-construction properties. The ideal candidate will have a thorough understanding of the multi-family industry, successful lease-up experience, and a passion and talent for sales. The Leasing Specialist will get involved 9-12 months before a property's first residents move in to drive pre-leasing during construction until the permanent on-site team is hired and onboarded. This means the LS is focused on the property through opening day, ensuring a successful onboarding for the permanent Property Manager and Leasing Consultant who can bring the property to stabilization. Your workplace location may vary and include our Plymouth corporate headquarters office, the lease-up property's model apartment or job trailer, or a leasing office. This position may also support training of leasing professionals and take on special projects as directed by the Leasing Leadership. After a new property opens, the LS will focus on the next lease-up. Depending on lead volume and capacity, this role will also support other properties with high vacancy or additional staffing needs. Responsibilities include:
- Leading a new lease-up of 200+ units by following up with all prospective residents to answer questions, schedule tours, and ultimately secure leases at a pace that meets or exceeds proforma leasing goals
- Providing ongoing feedback regarding rents, property fees, market trends, and tour comments to our DML
- Preparing a property information document to ensure all staff have the needed information before a property opens
- Conducting construction hard hat tours, leasing tours, and virtual tours
- Prepping the building for move-ins by working with construction, management, marketing, etc.
- Holding weekly leasing meetings with DML
- Consistently achieving KPIs in Knock CRM
- Following Roers Companies leasing fundamentals as well as Fair Housing laws
- Preparing accurate, thorough, and on-time weekly leasing reports
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- 2+ years property management/leasing experience required
- 1+ market-rate lease up for a new apartment building strongly preferred
- RENTCaf, CRM/Knock, and Yardi Voyager experience preferred
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including ability to interact with a wide range of people
- Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, and database management programs to develop and/or complete required reports and manage customer communication
- Employment history that demonstrates the application and usage of a sales and customer service skills sufficient to be our lease-up specialist
- Ability to work every other Saturday during peak lease-up season
- Must be organized, detail-oriented, and excel in a fast-paced environment
- Entrepreneurial mindset - loves to be challenged, determined to win, puts clients and teammates first, collaborative, inquisitive, and self-motivated
- Ability to perform the physical functions of the position, which may include - but are not limited to - ability to walk property, including up to 5 flights of stairs, to complete physical inspections, deliver resident communications, show apartment, and drive a vehicle to visit area businesses for outreach marketing
- Maintain neat, well-groomed, professional appearance.
Benefits & Perks Our full-time employees are eligible for these benefits and perks:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance including HSA
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance
- Employer Paid Long-Term Disability
- Voluntary Life, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability insurance
- 401k Match
- Equity Opportunity with Match
- Competitive PTO and Paid Holidays
- Gym Membership Reimbursement
- Free Stays in our Properties' Guest Suites
- Rent Discount if you choose to live at one of our properties
- Free Weekly Office lunches and Fully Stocked Fridge
- Monthly Social Outings
- Shorter Friday Workdays During Summer
Roers Companies is focused on building a workforce that is diverse and inclusive. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other basis forbidden under federal, provincial, or local law. E-verify compliant. Candidates will be required to pass a criminal background check and motor vehicle report (valid drivers license). In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a survey at this link: #RoersCompaniesCareers