Leasing Consultant (Part-Time)

Part-time leasing roles often get treated as entry-level filler, but at a property like Ellington Metro West, this position carries real weight. You're the first person most prospects talk to, and a significant share of lease signings will trace back to how that first conversation went.

What the Work Actually Looks Like

Berkshire Residential operates as an owner-operator, which means the leasing team works for the same company that owns the asset. There's no third-party management layer between you and decision-making. Day to day, you'll handle prospect inquiries, conduct tours, and follow up through the lease signing. Berkshire holds consultants to at least a 20% closing ratio, so this isn't a traffic-logging position. You're expected to convert.

Beyond sales activity, you'll keep tour routes and model units in show-ready condition, stay current on local market conditions and competing properties, and contribute ideas to the property manager on marketing and resident satisfaction. Administrative accuracy matters here too. Lease files, written communications, and resident records need to be handled carefully, not rushed through.

The Honest Part

Even part-time, leasing work has its friction. Prospects who ghost after three tours, follow-up calls that go nowhere, and weekends spent on-site while others are off. Closing ratios are tracked, which means your performance is visible. If you're someone who needs a slow ramp with no accountability, this probably won't feel like a fit. If you work well with clear benchmarks and like knowing exactly where you stand, that transparency is actually useful.

Berkshire is looking for someone with at least two years of customer service experience in any field, solid written and verbal communication, and the ability to pick up new technology without hand-holding. Leasing software experience helps, but it's not listed as a requirement.

Why It's Worth Considering

Berkshire is a nationally recognized residential investment company, and starting in a leasing role here builds a foundation that transfers well. Consultants who develop strong closing habits and market awareness tend to move into assistant manager and then property manager roles faster than those who come in through other paths. The leasing side is where you learn what actually drives occupancy and NOI, which makes every other property management function easier to understand later.

• Part-time schedule (specific hours not listed; confirm at interview)
• 25% rent discount available
• Personal development plans included
• Three weeks of vacation for eligible employees
• Strong insurance benefits

Berkshire is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive hiring practices across all protected classes.