Leasing Agent

Job Summary

Join our fast-growing team to improve lives through real estate! As a Leasing Agent, you’ll be the first point of contact for people looking for an apartment. You’ll answer questions, schedule and conduct tours, and complete move-ins for ~240 units.

While administrative work is handled from the North Versailles leasing office at Landmark Apartments, you’ll regularly travel to other properties to meet prospective and new residents in Edgewood, Wilmerding, and East McKeesport.

Birgo’s Values: 

• Teamwork: We leverage one another's strengths to achieve more together.
• Humility: We admit our faults and strive to continuously improve.
• Rhinocerality: We charge hard after our highest priorities.
• Integrity: We do the right thing, even when it is costly.
• Vision: We innovate and adapt to improve lives.
• Excellence: We are dependable and accountable to produce quality results.

Compensation:

• On-target earnings of $46,000–$70,000 annually, combining an $18/hour base with significant performance-driven commissions.
• Medical, vision, dental, pet, and life insurance with company contribution
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, and mental health days
• Company profit-sharing program
• Mileage reimbursement
• Healthy lifestyle reimbursement program
• Professional development stipend
• Team outings and volunteer events
• Discounted rates at Birgo properties

 

Core Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service to prospective residents
• Lease market-rate and Section 8 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

 

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.