Leasing Consultant

Leasing consultants carry the front door of any residential community. They're the first real conversation a prospective resident has with a property, and in a market like Los Angeles County, where competition for qualified tenants is constant, the quality of that conversation determines occupancy. Property Management Associates is building its pipeline for this role at a Carson property and wants someone who can convert traffic into signed leases consistently.

What the Work Looks Like

You'll conduct tours, walk prospects through the application process, and handle lease signings. Marketing is part of the job too: PMA expects you to support vacancy promotion through online platforms and social media, not just wait for leads to arrive. This is an in-office, on-site role with one weekend day required each week. That's standard for leasing; weekend traffic is often the heaviest.

Compensation runs $19.50 to $23.00 per hour for 40 hours per week, with a leasing bonus structure on top: $100 per new lease signed and $50 per renewal. Full-time employees receive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance with an employer contribution, a 401(k) with discretionary company match after one year, short and long-term disability, and a PTO package covering vacation, holidays, and sick time.

What PMA Is Looking For

• Strong verbal and written communication, especially with prospects who are still deciding
• Hands-on experience with rental applications and lease execution
• Comfort with Microsoft Office and property management software; Yardi Voyager and Rent Cafe experience is a plus
• Demonstrated use of social media and online platforms to market vacancies
• A personality that reads well in person: you're talking to people at a significant decision point in their lives

PMA has operated in the Southern California market for over 30 years, managing both residential and commercial properties across greater LA County. For a leasing consultant, that kind of organizational depth means established processes, training resources, and real room to grow inside the company.

One thing that separates strong leasing consultants from average ones in this market: follow-through. Most prospects tour multiple properties before deciding. The consultant who follows up promptly, answers questions clearly, and moves the application process forward without friction closes more leases. Familiarity with Yardi and Rent Cafe helps because slow processing loses applicants who are ready to commit.