Job Description
Job Description
Hornig Companies has been recognized as a Top Workplace every year since 2016, thanks to the employees who make us exceptional.
Join Hornig Companies, a team of hard-working individuals who truly care about their residents and coworkers. For over 65 years, our family-owned and operated residential property management company has provided individuals and families with homes, not just apartments. Our staff are valued for their individual knowledge, experience, character and personality. We're a place where our core values of trust, integrity and respect are not just words- our ownership and employees live these values every day.
The Leasing Specialist is an expert Leasing professional who moves between properties within our Minneapolis - St. Paul and surrounding suburbs portfolios, bringing specialized leasing assistance to properties that need additional leasing attention. Mileage and expenses are company-paid.
What would my responsibilities include?
- Expedite the leasing of the properties to which you are assigned
- Answer phones, greet incoming traffic and respond to emails, establishing and maintaining professional rapport with prospects
- Showcase, lease and market the property through video connections and in-person showings
- Build relationships, follow up and maintain effective and timely communication and excellent customer service with staff and applicants
- Provide creativity and strategy to best market the units. Evaluate marketing efforts and provide feedback on the best use of resources.
- Procure and maintain connections in the community for marketing
- Initiate the move-in process and prepare accurate paperwork related to the move-in process
- Complete appropriate reports pertaining to the leasing process
- Provide administrative and operations support to your Manager
- Communicate with applicants regarding repairs in a caring, compassionate manner that upholds Hornig Companies’ customer service reputation as well as Fair Housing guidelines
What do other employees like about working at Hornig Companies?
- Culture of positivity
- Small-company family values inside a growing organization that invests in technology, well-maintained buildings and over 65 years of ownership stability
- Ownership that respects your knowledge, trusts you to do your job and appreciates your contributions
- Opportunity to work with peers that share camaraderie and a passion for their profession
- All employees are eligible for year-end discretionary bonuses
- Full benefits package with paid time off and 401(k) match
What should I bring to the team?
- Strong leasing or similar sales experience
- Detail orientation and attention to accuracy
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Strong customer service skills
- Strong computer skills including MS Office. Appfolio software experience preferred
Hornig Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Drug Free Workplace and Equal Housing Provider.