Leasing Agent Jobs in District of Columbia

A Leasing Agent, also known as a Property Leasing Consultant, plays a crucial role in the real estate industry. They are responsible for finding tenants for vacant properties, showing the property to potential tenants, and negotiating lease agreements. They work closely with property owners to determine rental rates and contract terms, conduct background checks and credit reports on prospective tenants, and ensure all leasing paperwork is completed accurately and in a timely manner. Leasing Agents also handle tenant complaints and coordinate with maintenance staff to resolve issues.

To become a successful Leasing Agent, one should have excellent communication and negotiation skills, be detail-oriented, and have a good understanding of the local real estate market. A high school diploma or equivalent is typically required, though some employers prefer a bachelor's degree in real estate, business, or a related field. Some states require Leasing Agents to be licensed, which typically involves completing a specific number of real estate courses and passing a licensing exam. Prior to becoming a Leasing Agent, one might work as a Real Estate Sales Agent, Property Manager, or Customer Service Representative in the real estate industry to gain relevant experience.

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Floating Leasing Consultant in the DC market

  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago

Conduct thoughtful and personalized tours to prospective residents to locate the apartment that best meets their needs, which ultimately results in new leases....

Senior Leasing Consultant New

  • Washington, DC
  • 5 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 5 days ago

Senior Leasing Consultant Sales & Leasing Washington, DC At Bozzuto, every member of our organization shares an unyielding desire to promote goodness for those around them....

Leasing Agent

  • Washington, DC
  • 5 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 5 days ago

Leasing Agent District of Columbia Type: Direct-Hire Category: Administrative Reference ID: 10043036 Shortcut: TZk5Qq Job Title: Leasing Agent (Remote) Location (city, state): Washington, D.C....

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Apartment Leasing Consultant

  • Washington, DC
  • 6 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 6 days ago

renewal process and retention effortsPromptly responding to calls, emails, and inquiriesIdeal candidates thrive in fast-paced environments and have experience in customer service, sales, leasing, real...

Leasing Professional - Theory

  • Washington, DC
  • 8 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 8 days ago

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY This position is responsible for coordinating the communitys marketing, leasing, and renewal strategies to achieve occupancy, revenue, and resident retention goals by performing...

Leasing Consultant - Hanover 8th Street

  • Washington, DC
  • 8 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 8 days ago

Support resident retention strategies through effective communication and exemplary service. Promptly escalate resident concerns to the Property Manager when resolution is beyond your scope....

Senior Leasing Consultant at 13 U

  • Washington, DC
  • 11 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 11 days ago

POSITION SUMMARY Senior Leasing Consultants enjoy working in a fast-paced, sales-oriented environment where they have the pleasure of helping prospective residents find the perfect apartment to call...

Leasing Consultant at Judd & Weiler

  • Washington, DC
  • 11 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 11 days ago

Conduct thoughtful and personalized tours to prospective residents to locate the apartment that best meets their needs, which ultimately results in new leases....

Leasing Manager - Lease Up (900 units)

  • Washington, DC
  • 12 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 12 days ago

, resident retention, and leasing goals and objectives....

Leasing Consultant

  • Washington, DC
  • 13 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 13 days ago

of experience working in multisite preferred Valid driver's license depending on property preferred Required skills for this position include: fair housing laws, affordable housing programs, Microsoft...

Leasing Associate

  • Washington, DC
  • 30+ days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 30+ days ago

This job title is associated with Leasing Agent, Leasing Consultant, Sales Consultant, Leasing Specialist, Sales Specialist, and/or Marketing Specialist....

Leasing Professional - Anthology

  • Washington, DC
  • 90+ days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 90+ days ago

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY This position is responsible for coordinating the community's marketing, leasing, and renewal strategies to achieve occupancy, revenue, and resident retention goals by performing...

Leasing Consultant, 800 Southern Ave. Apartment Homes

  • Washington, DC
  • 27 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 27 days ago

Assist with and attend resident retention initiatives (i.e., resident functions, promotions, monthly newsletters, etc.)....

Leasing Manager

  • Washington, DC
  • 30+ days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 30+ days ago

The Role The Leasing Manager is an industry leader who not only sets goals but crosses the finish line!...

Leasing Consultant, Washington, DC (The Morse Apartment Homes)

  • Washington, DC
  • 30+ days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 30+ days ago

Leasing Consultant, Apartment Leasing, Sales Consultant, Leasing Agent, Residential Sales Consultant, Property Management Sales Leasing Consultant, Washington DC Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected...

Demographic Data for District of Columbia

Moving to District of Columbia? Find some basic demographic data about District of Columbia below.


Local
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689,545
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Salary for Leasing Agent Jobs in District of Columbia

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireRealEstate research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Leasing Agent positions.



Highest Education Level

Leasing Agents in District of Columbia offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
37.4%
High School or GED
19.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.4%
Associate's Degree
14.2%
Master's Degree
9.5%
Some College
3.0%
Doctorate Degree
1.6%
Some High School
0.6%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Leasing Agents in District of Columbia
None
71.4%
2-4 years
9.5%
Less than 1 year
9.5%
1-2 years
4.8%
10+ years
4.8%



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