Leasing Consultant

Leasing consultant roles exist because traffic doesn't convert itself. Someone has to answer the phone, walk the prospect, follow up, close the lease, and still have enough energy left to handle the renewal question from the resident in 204. At Weinstein Properties' Bexley 3Five community in South Austin, that person is you.

Weinstein is a family-owned operator with more than 70 years in the business and a portfolio of 60-plus communities across Virginia, North Carolina, Texas, Tennessee, and Georgia. That kind of longevity in this industry means they've figured out what works, and a big part of that is how they develop people. They're upfront that they hire for attitude and train for skill. Plenty of their strongest performers came in with zero leasing background.

What the Role Actually Looks Like

This is a front-line leasing position. You'll be the first voice a prospect hears and the first face they see when they walk in. Your days will include handling inquiries, scheduling and conducting tours, inspecting units, following up on leads, and supporting current residents. There's administrative work woven in too: applications, documentation, the general operational rhythm of keeping a leasing office running. Expect to be on your feet. Expect variety. The schedule runs weekdays 9 to 6 and Saturdays 9 to 5 on a rotation with the team. Sundays are closed.

Pay starts at $20 per hour and moves up with experience. Quarterly bonuses are part of the comp structure, along with a rent discount, health, dental and vision coverage, 401k with company match, paid holidays, and birthday time off. There's also a $500 sign-on bonus (details covered during the interview).

What Weinstein Is Looking For

• Strong communication skills, in person and in writing
• A genuine interest in helping people and solving problems
• The ability to stay organized and positive when priorities shift mid-day
• Team-first attitude: willing to pitch in beyond the job description
• Goal orientation and the drive to grow within the company

Leasing experience is not required. What they're screening for is work ethic, warmth, and the kind of adaptability that holds up when a walk-in arrives five minutes before close.

One thing worth knowing about this trajectory: leasing consultant is one of the most common entry points into property management careers. People who excel here often move into assistant manager or property manager roles, sometimes within a year or two. Weinstein has clearly built that pipeline internally. If you're thinking about this as a long-term industry career rather than a short-term job, that context matters.