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Junior Leasing Agent

Vaco
$65,000.00 - $70,000.00 / yr
United States, New York, Manhattan
Jul 29, 2026
Client: Real Estate (Residential)Job Title: Junior Leasing AgentLocation: Midtown Manhattan, NYCOnsite- 5 days a week. (Weekends required)Pay Rate- $31/hr- $35/hr or $65,000-$70,000Open to Perm and Contract to Hire candidates Position Overview We are seeking a motivated and customer-focusedJunior Leasing Agentto join our team. This individual will be responsible for showcasing apartment homes, guiding prospective residents through the leasing process, and delivering an exceptional customer experience from initial inquiry through lease execution. The ideal candidate has residential leasing experience, strong sales skills, excellent communication abilities, and a professional presentation. Key Responsibilities Conduct apartment tours for prospective residents and provide detailed information about available apartments, amenities, and community features. Meet with and guide prospective tenants throughout the leasing process, from initial inquiry through application and lease signing. Answer questions, address concerns, and effectively communicate property features and benefits to prospective residents. Build relationships with prospects, follow up on leads, and help convert opportunities into signed leases. Handle leasing offers, pricing discussions, and communicate offers via email. Create and maintain apartment listings on platforms such as StreetEasy and other real estate marketing platforms. Respond promptly to phone calls, emails, and online inquiries. Maintain accurate leasing activity and prospect information within company systems. Collaborate with the property management team to provide a seamless resident experience. Deliver a high level of customer service while maintaining a polished and professional image. Required Qualifications 2-3+ years of residential leasing experience required. Experience conducting apartment tours, working with prospective tenants, and supporting the leasing process from inquiry through close. Real Estate License preferred. Strong sales ability with the confidence to present properties, handle objections, and assist in closing deals. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a polished and professional demeanor. Tech-savvy with the ability to quickly learn and utilize leasing platforms, CRM systems, and online listing tools. Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and excellent follow-up abilities. Reliable, self-motivated, and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment. EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com. Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal. Representation Notice By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal. For residents of Ontario, Canada: Based on Highspring's discussions with its Client, Highspring's understanding is that this position for employment is a current vacancy (either through Highspring as a contractor or with the client directly). Privacy Notice Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies. California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here. Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here. Residents of all other states may access our policies here. Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here. Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here. Additionally, submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. More details about Vaco by Highspring's use of AI can be found here (https://www.highspring.com/ai-use-notices/). Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase will be conducted by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco by Highspring does not know and cannot opine on if its client's use of AI products in hiring. Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual's skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.