How to hire an apartment leasing agent

How to hire an apartment leasing agent, step by step

Here's a step-by-step apartment leasing agent hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an apartment leasing agent job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new apartment leasing agent
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The apartment leasing agent hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them an apartment leasing agent to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire an apartment leasing agent that fits the bill.

   This list presents apartment leasing agent salaries for various positions.

   Type of Apartment Leasing Agent	Description	Hourly rate
   Apartment Leasing Agent	Real estate brokers and sales agents help clients buy, sell, and rent properties. Although brokers and agents do similar work, brokers are licensed to manage their own real estate businesses... Show more	$12-19
   Realtor	A realtor is responsible for processing real estate transactions and assisting clients with their concerns and inquiries about a specific property. A realtor should always work for their clients' best interests, ensuring that proposals work within the client's specified budget and property goals... Show more	$12-25
   Real Estate Consultant	A real estate consultant is a professional who provides specialized investment and financial advice to clients who are looking to buy, sell, or invest in property. A real estate consultant must provide as many details as possible so that the client can make their decision and avoid problems in the process... Show more	$29-66

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Property Management
   • Apartment Community
   • Security Deposits
   • Lease Apartments
   • Yardi
   • Customer Service
   • Credit Checks
   • Craigslist
   • Rent Payments
   • Background Checks
   • Guest Cards
   • Apartment Homes
   • Lease Agreements
   • Process Applications

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   Responsibilities:

   • Lead the operations of a field enforcement office responsible for investigating violations of federal statutes enforce by ATF.
   • Conduct social media programs and create Craigslist advertising on a consistent basis.
   • Post rents, collect delinquencies, handle evictions, and lease renewals.
   • Handle a numerous variety of general complaints, last-minute schedule changes, payment dues going unpaid, and evictions.
   • Review SARs for investigative potential and interact with personnel of financial institutions to ensure compliance with subpoenas.
   • Direct web-base marketing initiatives and implement social media strategies to increase Facebook traffic through increase resident participation.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your apartment leasing agent job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. An apartment leasing agent can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, apartment leasing agents' average salary in louisiana is 43% less than in massachusetts.
   • Seniority. Entry-level apartment leasing agents 35% less than senior-level apartment leasing agents.
   • Certifications. An apartment leasing agent with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in an apartment leasing agent's salary.

   Average apartment leasing agent salary

   $15.75hourly

   $32,765 yearly

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   Entry-level apartment leasing agent salary

   $26,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 18, 2025

4. Writing an apartment leasing agent job description

   A job description for an apartment leasing agent role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's an apartment leasing agent job description:

   Apartment leasing agent job description example

   Are you a property management professional looking to progress your career? We have multiple openings for Experienced Apartment Leasing Agents! Our positions provide invaluable experience, career coaching and a chance to make multifamily industry connections that will help you excel. If you are a team-minded, spirited, and adaptable candidate we encourage you to apply!
   
   All InterSolutions’ associates are all offered an online hiring and interview process and paid training. If you refer a friend, you also qualify for a referral bonus! Join InterSolutions and make use of all the benefits we have to offer to launch your career today.
   
   As a Leasing Professional, you are responsible for providing current and prospective residents with the best possible customer service to retain residents and lease apartments. This position reports to the property manager.
   Primary Responsibilities: Greet prospective residents and give tours while determining housing needs, preferences, and close leads Accurately prepare and assist new residents with all leasing paperwork (i.e. lease move-in packets, applications, lease agreements, and employment and credit checks) Collect security deposits, rent and any other charges associated with resident move-ins Communicate all lease and community policies to new and current residents Follow up with all leads and prospects that did not lease Ensure apartments are move-in ready by inspecting, and adding last minute touches when appropriate Seek out new residents with creative marketing techniques Manage the lease renewal process Respond timely to all calls, emails, and site visits
   
   
   Must be fluent in both English and Spanish
   Ability to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally
   Basic computer knowledge including Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel and exposure to social media
   Knowledge of leasing software is a plus including Yardi, Blue Moon, Onesite, MRI, etc.
   Ability to work weekends as required

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find apartment leasing agents for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your apartment leasing agent job on Zippia to find and recruit apartment leasing agent candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting apartment leasing agents requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new apartment leasing agent

   Once you've selected the best apartment leasing agent candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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