Leasing Agent

Birgo
Lockport, IL

Job Summary

Join our team to improve lives through real estate! Through compassionate thoughtful interactions our leasing agents help prospective residents as they explore and choose a Birgo Realty apartment .This agent will lease at multiple sites in Lockport a location with unique commission potential due to a large unit count and renovation schedule. This agent would work out of the Maplewood East Apartments leasing office and report directly to the Property Manager.

Birgos Values :

  • T eamwork: We leverage one anothers strengths to achieve more together.
  • H umility: We admit our faults and strive to continuously improve.
  • R hinocerality: We charge hard after our highest priorities.
  • I ntegrity: We do the right thing even when it is costly.
  • V ision: We innovate and adapt to improve lives.
  • E xcellence: 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

Successful Candidate Profile

Knowledge& Experience

  • 1 year of leasing experience preferred; relevant sales experience will also be considered
  • General knowledge of multifamily leasing principles including Fair Housing (preferred)
  • Customer service sales or hospitality experience
  • 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 peoples lives and communities
  • Attentive to details

Other Requirements

  • Travel within a specified region
  • Insured vehicle and valid drivers 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

Benefits

  • Medical vision and dental health insurance with company contribution
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
  • Paid time off paid holidays sick time and mentalhealth days
  • Company profit-sharing program
  • Healthy lifestyle reimbursement program
  • Team outings and volunteer events
  • Professional development stipend
  • Discounted rates at Birgo properties

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.

Pay Range : $18/hour base commission

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.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority

Posted 2025-11-23

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