Leasing Agent
About the job
- At least 2 years of customer service or sales experience; leasing, retail, hospitality, or real estate experience is preferred.
- Previous experience in apartment leasing or residential property management is strongly preferred.
- Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, and Word; Yardi experience is a plus.
- Strong organization and time management skills.
- Must be available to work weekends and flexible weekday hours as needed.
- Must be able to walk the property, show units including upper floors, and lift up to 25 pounds.
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required; college coursework in business or real estate is a plus.
- Greet, engage, and build rapport with prospective residents during tours and throughout the leasing process.
- Present available units and community amenities in an appealing, persuasive, and informative manner.
- Communicate the value and benefits of living at Lifestyle Apartments, highlighting features, services, and community lifestyle.
- Meet or exceed monthly leasing goals, occupancy targets, and follow-up metrics.
- Prepare, process, and review lease applications and documentation in compliance with Fair Housing regulations and company policies.
- Follow up with prospects by phone, email, and customer relationship management systems to convert leads into leases.
- Assist with on-site and digital marketing, including social media content, outreach to local employers, and community events.
- Maintain accurate and current listings on platforms such as RentCafe, Zillow, and Apartments.com.
- Track traffic and leasing performance using internal reporting tools.
- Coordinate move-in logistics, welcome packages, and resident orientations.
- Provide timely service to current and prospective residents, resolve issues, and interact in a friendly manner.
- Participate in resident retention initiatives, including renewal efforts, community events, and follow-up surveys.
- Assist with resident satisfaction efforts and address service-related concerns promptly.
- Maintain daily knowledge of apartment availability, pricing, and lease expirations.
- Assist with daily property and curb-appeal inspections, model upkeep, and cleanliness.
- Coordinate with the Property Manager and maintenance team to ensure vacant units are market-ready.
- Enter prospect, traffic, and lease data into Yardi or customer relationship management platforms in real time.
- Keep the leasing office and tour paths clean, organized, and welcoming.
- Previous experience in apartment leasing or residential property management is strongly preferred.
- College coursework in business or real estate is a plus.
- Yardi experience is a plus.
About the company
Clear Investment Group is a Chicago-based real estate investment firm that focuses on acquiring undervalued Class C workforce housing in secondary and tertiary U.S. markets. It revitalizes distressed, mid-size apartment communities through strategic renovations and in-house property management, then stabilizes and sells them to yield-focused investors or holds them long-term. The company differentiates itself through vertical integration (self-managing property, leasing, and construction) and by co-investing its own capital (about 10%) alongside limited partners, coupled with a woman-owned leadership and a history of managing over $600 million in transactions across 150+ properties. Its goal is to provide steady, attractive returns for institutional and private investors by building stabilized, cash-flowing portfolios via opportunistic, value-add investments in workforce housing, funded in part by its funds, including Clear Opportunities Fund I and the planned Fund II.
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Chicago, Illinois
Founded
2021
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Clear launched Fund II in March 2025 and targets over $200 million commitments.
- Commercial Observer reported Clear secured a $50 million refinance for Langston Views in April 2026.
- The July 2026 Woodland Estates purchase brought Clear's Washington-area portfolio to nearly 1,000 units.
What critics are saying
- Syracuse sued Clear in April 2025 over Skyline, 41 violations, and habitability failures.
- Skyline's court-ordered repairs must finish by April 30, 2026; missed deadlines trigger renewed litigation.
- A failed turnaround at Langston Views, Woodland Estates, or Syracuse can cripple Fund II fundraising.
What makes Clear Investment Group unique
- Clear Investment Group self-manages, leases, and constructs, controlling every turnaround lever.
- Its 2026 acquisitions target 300-1,200 unit distressed portfolios in secondary and tertiary markets.
- Amy Rubenstein's team buys receivership and foreclosure assets, then rebrands them into workforce housing.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Performance Bonus