Job Objective

• Leasing executives, often referred to as leasing consultants or agents, generally work in apartments, condominiums, or other rental property offices. According to Careerplanner.com, the main function of an on-site leasing executive is to secure new tenants with leases for vacant properties. An additional role for some leasing executives is serving as part of the management staff for the property. In these cases, leasing executives also work with current tenants, accepting rent checks and solving any problems.
  
  

Duties

• As a leasing executive, you will physically show rental properties to prospective residents. According to Careerplanner.com, not only will you show future renters the inside of apartments or condominiums, but the grounds and other amenities as well. Leasing agents often return calls for those who have previously viewed property, but not yet committed. It is not uncommon for leasing executives to be involved with the company's marketing, including working with local newspapers and other media to promote the rental location.
  
  

Adminstrative Duties

• In most cases, leasing executives also serve as the apartment complex secretary and will generally be the ones to answer the phone, according to Careerplanner.com. There is often a great deal of paperwork involved with new tenants, from the initial application and checking of references, to a credit check, usually done by computer. Some employers many also require background checks before approving a new lessee. Leasing executives will usually collect this information as well.
  
  

Other Requirements

• According to Careerplanner.com, in the majority of cases, a formal degree is usually not required to secure a job as a leasing executive. Many employers however, do prefer candidates with some background in sales. As a leasing executive, you should be professional in manner, well groomed and possess good communication skills, as you will deal with a wide variety of different people on the job. Leasing executives are often required to work weekends since this is a time when more people are available to look at properties.
  
  

Earnings

• According to Payscale.com, leasing executives can earn decent incomes. Those who are just starting out in the field are reporting median earnings of between $26,594 and $40,745 each year. After at least a year of experience, the median salary rises to $42,878. Leasing executives who have been on the job for five years are reporting earning between $31,590 and $58,547 each year. Professional leasing executives who have been on the job for 20 years, are reporting top earnings of up to $71,417 annually .