Leasing Consultant - The Herald

Leasing Consultant roles often get undersold. On paper, they look like a front-desk sales job. In practice, they're where you build the skills that make a property management career: reading traffic patterns, closing under pressure, keeping occupancy where it needs to be, and learning how every other department depends on what you do. At MG Properties' The Herald Apartments in Placentia, CA, this role is a genuine on-ramp for someone who wants to grow in the industry.

What You'll Actually Do

The day-to-day centers on converting prospects into residents and making sure those residents stay. You'll greet and qualify applicants, prepare leases, and coordinate with the maintenance team to make sure move-ins go smoothly. You'll also manage the administrative side: keeping rental files current, entering data accurately, and handling monthly paperwork. When residents have complaints, maintenance requests, or rent questions, you're one of the first people they talk to. That mix of sales, service, and admin is intentional. It means you're touching almost every part of the resident lifecycle.

MG Properties has been acquiring, developing, and managing apartment communities across the Western U.S. for over 30 years. They have a stated track record of promoting from within, which matters here. Leasing Consultants who perform well and absorb the operational side of the role are natural candidates for Assistant Manager and Property Manager positions down the line.

What You Bring

• At least one year of property management experience (preferred, not required)
• Strong sales instincts and genuine customer service ability
• Comfort with data entry and keeping leasing files organized and accurate
• Professional communication skills, both with prospects and current residents
• A team-oriented mindset and the ability to coordinate across departments

Why This Role Builds Something

Here's what separates strong leasing consultants from average ones: the best don't just close applications. They track why traffic converts or doesn't, they notice when concessions are eating into NOI, and they start asking questions that sound like management thinking. If you're someone who wants to understand how occupancy connects to a property's financial performance, a Leasing Consultant role at a company this size gives you real exposure to those mechanics early. The compensation runs $22 to $24 per hour depending on experience, with monthly and quarterly bonuses, profit sharing, a 401k with employer match, and a standard benefits package including medical, dental, and vision. Rental discounts are also part of the package.

This is a solid position for someone early in their property management career who wants structured exposure to leasing operations and a company that has the track record and size to actually promote from within.