Job Summary
Join our team and build a career improving lives through real estate. As a Leasing Agent, you’ll be the first point of connection for people searching for an apartment. You'll guide them with thoughtful, genuinely human interactions rather than tired sales scripts. If you’re someone who takes pride in getting things done, communicating clearly, and treating people well, you’ll thrive here.
You’ll support several communities in Lockport, with Maplewood East Apartments as your primary base, working closely with a Property Manager who invests in your growth.
Birgo’s Values:
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Teamwork: We leverage one another's strengths to achieve more together.
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Humility: We admit our faults and strive to continuously improve.
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Rhinocerality: We charge hard after our highest priorities.
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Integrity: We do the right thing, even when it is costly.
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Vision: We innovate and adapt to improve lives.
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Excellence: We are dependable and accountable to produce quality results.
Core Responsibilities
- Provide excellent customer service to prospective residents
- Lease market-rate apartments according to Fair Housing standards
- Respond promptly to all new inquiries, converting leads to applicants
- Manage calendar, schedule tours, and conduct showings
- Process rental applications quickly and accurately
- Establish rapport with tenants and provide personalized service during the move-in process
- Verify all move-ins are fully completed, inspected, and documented
- Collaborate with property management and maintenance to maintain high occupancy
- Monitor listing postings and advertisements
- Assist property manager with tenant care and retention
- Other projects as assigned to help Birgo improve lives through real estate
Compensation:
- On-target earnings of $46,000–$71,000 annually, combining an $18/hour base with significant performance-driven commissions.
- Medical, vision,dental, pet, and life insurance with company contribution
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401(k) retirement plan with employer match
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Paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, and mental health days
- Company profit-sharing program
- Healthy lifestyle reimbursement program
- Professional development stipend
- Team outings and volunteer events
- Discounted rates at Birgo properties
Successful Candidate Profile
Knowledge & Experience
- 1+ year of leasing experience preferred; relevant sales, customer service, or hospitality experience will also be considered
- General knowledge of multifamily leasing principles, including Fair Housing (preferred)
- Experience with property management and leasing software (preferred)
- High school diploma
Work Style
- Quickly connects and builds relationships
- Enthusiastically persuades and motivates others
- Goals and results-oriented
- Self-confident & self-motivating
- Passionate about improving people’s lives and communities
- Attentive to details
Other Requirements
- Travel within a specified region
- Insured vehicle and valid driver's license
- Able to use a computer for a full workday
- Able to work on-site with limited remote work flexibility
- Flexibility to work on evenings and weekends
More about Birgo
Birgo Realty and Birgo Capital offer an exciting start-up environment, characterized by fast growth and an entrepreneurial spirit. We take care of our hardworking team by providing opportunities for professional growth, paying attention to holistic staff needs, and celebrating life together. Birgo values diversity in our staff and seeks to enhance the diversity of our team at every opportunity.
Note: Because this position manages rental properties on behalf of Birgo, team members may not concurrently engage in outside real estate sales, leasing, or property management activity.
