Leasing Agent

Leasing Consultant

Pratum Companies is looking for a Leasing Consultant in the Washington DC area. This is an affordable housing and Tax Credit property which requires all tenants to meet certain income requirements. The ideal candidate will have understanding of affordable housing, Tax Credit certification and fair housing regulations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Handling all aspects of leasing apartments, including greeting prospective residents, following up with prospects, touring the community, processing applications, preparing leases and closing the sale
• Provide superior customer service
• Update unit availability/waitlist
• Bilingual -Spanish/ English is preferred but not required
• Understanding the community and its amenities, rents, and specials - as well as those of the community's competitors
• Conduct off-site marketing and assist in preparing marketing surveys
• Screen all incoming residents by objective qualification standards
• Achieve an acceptable leasing closing ratio
• Maintain activity reports by recording traffic daily
• Assist with resident programs and retention
• Assist with coordination of and participate in resident functions
• Processing Recertifications
• Perform all other duties assigned by the Assistant Manager/Community Manager

Job Requirements:

• Impeccable customer service skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Must have a minimum of three (3) years recertification experience with the affordable housing community HUD and LIHTC
• Have the ability to multi-task within time constraints
• Must have excellent attention to detail and ability to work independently
• Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook, Property Management Software and Internet literate
• Have a full understanding of the requirements for HUD and LIHTC programs
• Prior section 8 recertification experience is necessary
• Strong understanding of the HUD 4350, experience with the 236 program and their CPO
• Section 8 experience and Tax Credit A MUST
• Public Housing experience A MUST

Pratum prides itself on offering a competitive salary and extensive, market-competitive health and welfare BENEFITS including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision
• Prescription Drug Program
• Paid Vacation & Holiday
• Paid Personal/ Sick Leave
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid AD& D Insurance
• Company Paid Short- Term
• Company Paid Long-term Disability
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Dependent Supplemental Life Insurance
• Educational Assistance
• Financial Planning
• Retirement Savings Plan with company matching
• Company outings and events

This role is non-exempt and has an anticipated annual pay range of $25-$29 an hour for a new employee depending on a number of relevant factors including individuals' experience, qualifications, knowledge, skills, abilities, client/property or company budgetary limitations/guidelines, and other job-related company and market considerations. This position may be eligible to receive discretionary and/or performance-based bonuses on a spot or annual basis, which are variable depending on individual merit/performance, budgetary limitations, company performance, and other job-related factors. This non-exempt role will be eligible for overtime for all hours worked in excess of 40 per week. Full-time positions (30+ hours/week) are eligible for 2 weeks paid vacation, 3 weeks sick and related leave, 11 paid holidays, and health & welfare benefits as outlined on the Company's website. To learn more about our company and our benefits, go to: To learn more about Pratum Companies, please click here. Pratum Companies is committed to a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.