At Cortland, we operate with a forward-thinking approach that challenges conventional norms and actively seeks insights beyond traditional industry boundaries. As a recognized leader in the multifamily sector, our focus on performance, innovation, and disciplined execution continues to drive strong growth and market leadership. We are committed to building a best-in-class organization by empowering top talent with the resources, autonomy, and support needed to deliver results and advance their careers in a high-performance environment. 

As a Leasing Consultant, you connect with future residents, identify their wants and needs, and secure lease agreements for a multi-million dollar, multifamily apartment home community.

The Tour Guide

• Discover future residents’ needs, show them around your community’s amenity areas and model homes, and highlight all the benefits that will make them want to call your community home
• Brag about your community’s unique features and benefits – and highlight what sets it apart from the competition
• Create added value by anticipating needs and addressing living concerns customers haven’t even thought about yet

The Deal Sealer

• Put in extra effort to make prospective residents feel so at home, they’ll never want to leave
• Optimize occupancy and increase community visits by finding new ways to boost online engagement, update promos/advertising, and create new marketing strategies
• Scout the competition to stay one step ahead and keep bringing in the big bucks
• Communicate with such clarity and enthusiasm that customers are left with only one question: “Where do I sign?”

The Better Living Expert

• Understand that choosing a place to live is a big decision and that each customer will have their own set of concerns and non-negotiables to work through
• Enjoy listening to people’s problems with empathy and share helpful advice
• Relate well with all types of personalities – even if they seem to come from a totally different planet
• Build lasting relationships based on your ability to help residents and future residents experience what better living truly means

The Impact You Can Make

• Occupancy is at an all-time high thanks to your world-class tours, knack for finding the best fit for residents, and tactful ability to meet customer needs.
• Your desk is overflowing with flowers and baked goods from all the residents whose lives you’ve changed for the better.
• Resident retention keeps climbing because you have such a loyal customer following and landed so many renewals.

• Solid communication skills that allow you to connect easily with diverse groups of people
• Stellar track record of leasing or sales experience
• Resourceful problem solving
• Enthusiastic and professional customer service

• Pay: $22/hour.

• Depending on the position offered, regular full-time and part-time team members are eligible to participate in a bonus program in addition to their base salary or hourly rate.

• Benefits: Cortland offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and disability benefits, time off, 401(k) participation, voluntary supplemental life insurance, and a 20% rent discount on Cortland-owned communities according to occupancy thresholds.  Paid time off is offered for full-time corporate associates according to the Flexible Time Off policy.  Paid time off is offered for full-time community associates and hourly corporate associates according to our Regular Time Off policy.  Parental leave is offered for all full-time and salaried corporate positions.

Founded in 2005, Cortland is an international, vertically integrated multifamily real estate investment, development, and management firm with a resident-centric approach to living experiences. Recognized as one of the top 10 multifamily owners and operators in the US, Cortland combines in-house design, construction, and operations to deliver value and innovation across its portfolio. 

Join us as we reimagine apartment living and drive outsized returns through purpose, performance, and people. 

Cortland is an equal opportunity employer, and we’re proud to support and celebrate diversity in the workplace. We are committed to equal consideration for all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you have a disability and need an accommodation or assistance with the application process and/or using our website, please email Careers@cortland.com 

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