Leasing Consultant- Affordable Housing

<div class="content-intro"><p>Fairstead is a purpose-driven real estate firm dedicated to building affordable communities across the country. Headquartered in New York, with offices in Colorado, Florida, and Washington DC, Fairstead owns and manages a portfolio of more than 30,000 apartments, including pipeline, across 28 states. As an integrated owner, operator, and innovator, Fairstead brings development, construction, and property management under one unified platform to deliver high-quality affordable housing that serves our residents at scale.</p> <p>At Fairstead, we believe affordable housing should be thoughtfully designed, professionally managed, and responsibly operated. We seek to create and preserve housing that serves residents while delivering long-term value to communities, partners, and stakeholders.</p> <p>Fairstead challenges industry norms through our tech-forward, entrepreneurial approach to affordable housing. In addition to core real estate capabilities, we operate innovative service lines designed to improve resident outcomes, strengthen communities, and drive operational efficiency. We embrace digital transformation, data-driven decision-making, and emerging technologies, including AI, to build scalable systems that support sustainable growth, grounded in a culture of entrepreneurship, innovation, partnership, dedication, and integrity.</p> <p> </p> <p class="x_MsoNormal"> </p></div><p><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">The Leasing </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">Consultant (</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">Affordable Housing) plays a vital role in supporting the operations of Fairstead’s affordable housing community. This position </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">is responsible for</span> <span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">assisting</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing"> prospective residents and existing residents throughout their leasing process. The Leasing Consultant serves as a point of contact for </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">residents</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">, </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">applicants,</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing"> and the community, </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">and has remarkable negotiation and </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">problem-solving</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing"> skills. </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p> <p><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">RESPONSIBILITIES:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134245417":false,"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="16" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":1080,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Responds to queries/ enquiries including providing leasing information, making appointments, creating, and following up with maintenance requests, and handling or escalating resident complaints.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134245417":false,"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="16" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":1080,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Screens and conducts eligibility appointments with applicants for affordable housing programs.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134245417":false,"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="16" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":1080,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Works with applicants to obtain necessary paperwork and information to determine eligibility per program guidelines and criteria. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134245417":false,"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="16" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":1080,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Converts leads into community tours by following up with all prospects and providing helpful and compelling information about the community and neighborhood.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134245417":false,"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="16" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":1080,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Conducts informative an