Leasing Consultant (Village on the Lake Apartments)

Van Metre is a well-established real estate company founded in 1955, with a rich history of providing top-quality homes, investment properties, and services primarily in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area and beyond. Known for their commitment to integrity, professionalism, and philanthropy, Van Metre has earned a trusted reputation in the industry, particularly in real estate development, construction, and property management. The company manages a wide range of residential, retail, and office investment properties and offers mortgage and related financial services. Their mission is to uphold their storied reputation by delivering exceptional living and commercial spaces while continually pushing the standard for luxury and refined communities. Van Metre’s core values include integrity, ownership, respect and dignity, diversity and inclusion, teamwork, community involvement, and promoting a healthy work-life balance.

Van Metre is currently seeking a Leasing Consultant at Village on the Lake, their apartment community located in Spring Lake, North Carolina. This role is designed for someone who takes pride in teamwork, embraces ownership of their responsibilities, and positively impacts the community atmosphere. As a Leasing Consultant, you will be the face of the property, creating welcoming atmospheres for residents and prospects alike. The role’s primary focus lies in building strong relationships with current residents and prospective renters to maximize satisfaction, increase occupancy rates, and promote lease renewals. You will play a vital part in ensuring the property maintains a high standard by inspecting the community and vacant units and communicating necessary maintenance needs.

This full-time position offers hourly compensation ranging from $18.00 to $20.00, commensurate with experience, education, and skills. Additionally, there is potential for a $5,000 annual bonus along with renewal and leasing commissions which reflect the employee’s contributions to occupancy and resident retention. The company also offers robust benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings with company matching, and an extensive paid time off program. Van Metre promotes professional development through tuition reimbursement, paid certifications, and mentoring programs, along with wellness incentives designed to support work-life harmony.

As a Leasing Consultant, you will have varied responsibilities such as greeting visitors, conducting property tours, following up on leads by phone and email, processing rental applications, addressing resident concerns, managing lease renewals, planning community events, and conducting inspections on the premises. Excellent customer service skills and a professional demeanor are essential, as is an ability to manage time effectively and work on weekends when required. The ideal candidate might also bring bilingual skills and prior experience in property management or leasing, enhancing the community’s inclusivity and efficiency.

Joining Van Metre means becoming part of a team that values collaboration and community. You will have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful interactions, maintain an attractive living environment, and grow within a company that supports career advancement and personal well-being. If you are passionate about real estate, customer service, and community building, this Leasing Consultant role offers a fulfilling and dynamic career path within a respected and supportive organization.