Full-Time
Leasing Consultant
Residential
Updated on 9/10/2026
CIM Group
1,001-5,000 employees
Urban real estate developer and lender
Compensation Overview
$19.23 - $24.04/hr
Alexandria, VA, USA
In Person
Bachelor's
 Real Estate (1) |
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- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to provide exceptional customer service to address the needs of current and future residents in a friendly and professional manner.
- High level of professionalism in both manner and dress.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.
- Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively, complete legal documents, sell and explain apartment features, and answer resident questions.
- Accuracy in work product.
- Greet prospects and qualify them by covering all criteria using questions and completed guest cards.
- Immediately record all telephone and in-person visits on appropriate reports.
- File and maintain guest cards according to established procedures.
- Inspect models and available market-ready apartments and communicate service needs to the Property Manager.
- Demonstrate the community and apartments or models, explain features and benefits, and close leases.
- Have prospects complete applications and secure deposits in accordance with company procedures and Fair Housing requirements.
- Update availability reports and process applications for approval, including credit checks and rental-history reviews, then submit processed applications to the Community Manager.
- Follow up with applicants regarding application status.
- Ensure apartments are ready for residents to move in on the agreed date.
- Follow up with prospects who did not lease and attempt to close the sale again; refer prospects to sister communities when unable to meet their needs.
- Secure new residents’ signatures on required paperwork before move-in and orient new residents to the community.
- Assist in monitoring renewals and distribute and follow up on renewal notices.
- Monitor advertising effectiveness and gather information about market competition in the area.
- Represent the company professionally.
- Accept rental payments and promptly deliver them to the Assistant Community Manager.
- Type leases, complete required paperwork, and accurately and timely enter information into the Yardi system; review leases with the Community Manager before obtaining signatures.
- Maintain current resident files.
- Maintain and record daily community inspections.
- Distribute company- or community-issued notices.
- Maintain accurate monthly commission records on leases and renewals for bonus purposes.
- Assist the management team with other required tasks.
- Consistently implement community policies.
- Receive telephone calls and in-person visits and listen to residents’ requests, concerns, and comments.
- Complete maintenance service requests promptly and inform the maintenance team; answer residents’ questions about the community, repairs, rent, and rules.
- Follow up weekly with residents to ensure maintenance repairs were handled satisfactorily.
- Maintain open communication with the Property Manager and Maintenance Supervisor.
- Contribute continuously to the cleanliness and curb appeal of the community.
- Assist in planning resident functions and attend and host functions as directed by the Community Manager.
- Participate regularly in outreach marketing activities to obtain prospective residents.
- Advise residents of referral concessions when permitted.
- Assist with placing, removing, and updating banners, balloons, bandit signs, and flags.
- Distribute newsletters, pamphlets, and flyers.
- Conduct market surveys and shop competitive communities.
- Additional property management software experience, including Yardi or OneSite, is highly desired.
- A Bachelor’s Degree is preferred but not required.
- Two years of leasing experience with multifamily properties is preferred but not required.
CIM Group is a real estate and infrastructure owner, operator, lender, and developer that focuses on urban areas with high growth potential. It acquires, develops, and manages properties and provides loans for real estate projects, earning revenue from rentals, sales, and lending activities. Its portfolio includes notable properties such as the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Tribune Tower in Chicago, and the Downtown Grand Hotel Casino in Las Vegas. The company also engages in community outreach, like meals programs for people with chronic illnesses and building community gardens. CIM differentiates itself by combining ownership, development, and lending under one group, plus a strong emphasis on community impact and urban development. Its goal is to be the premier partner for investors in real assets that serve communities and to create value for both investors and local communities through responsible, growth-focused real estate and infrastructure projects.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
Debt Financing
Total Funding
$559.3M
Headquarters
Los Angeles, California
Founded
1994
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- KeyBank joined AHIF on July 27, 2026, lifting capacity above $315 million.
- September 2026 filings show $31.8 billion AOO across infrastructure, real estate, credit, OZs.
- Permanent Power hired Steve Vavrik in 2026 to scale an $8 billion energy platform.
What critics are saying
- Goodtime Hotel foreclosure on May 13, 2026 exposed debt workouts and collateral dependence.
- 432 Park lawsuits and Astor summons keep CIM tied to defect claims and repairs.
- June 2026 public-company restructuring added $3.00 billion debt and $407.5 million earnout liability.
What makes CIM Group unique
- June 2026 reverse acquisition internalized CIM into CIM Group, Inc.; no external manager.
- Centennial Yards and Miami Worldcenter show CIM executes giant urban master developments.
- CIM spans real estate, infrastructure, credit, and permanent power under one platform.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Bereavement Leave
Hybrid Work Options
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Paid Parental Leave
Professional Development Budget
Wellness Program
Volunteer Time Off
Company News
CIM Group has appointed Adam Lerer as Managing Director, Investments, expanding its Real Estate Equity team. Lerer will focus on sourcing, structuring, and executing opportunities across CIM's real estate strategies, including core, value-add, net lease, impact, and Opportunity Zone investments. Lerer brings nearly 20 years of commercial real estate experience. He previously served as Head of Special Situations Group, America at PIMCO Prime Real Estate, overseeing debt restructuring for a $14 billion loan portfolio. He also led PIMCO's US real estate acquisitions across multiple sectors. His earlier career included roles at Decron Properties, Norges Bank Investment Management, and Goldman Sachs. Lerer holds a BA in Economics from New York University and will be based in Los Angeles. Since 1994, CIM has delivered over $60 billion in real estate and infrastructure projects across the Americas.
Permanent Power Company, a CIM Group portfolio company focused on US power assets, has appointed Steve Vavrik as chief executive officer. Vavrik brings over 25 years of experience in power plant development, operations, finance and trading across multiple energy sectors. He previously founded and led Broad Reach Power and served as chief executive of Earthrise Energy, developing more than $8 billion in solar, wind and battery projects. The company's initial portfolio includes approximately 1,200 MW of solar photovoltaic capacity, 690 MW of battery storage capacity and 15 miles of transmission infrastructure in California. Permanent Power Company aims to address growing energy demands through long-term ownership and operation of power assets, with particular focus on projects in qualified rural Opportunity Zones across the United States.
CIM Group and Bryant Group Ventures Affordable Housing Impact Fund secures commitment from KeyBank. Business Wire Additional Closing Upsizes Commitments from Truist Bank and Flagstar Bank, Increasing Fund's Total Investment Capacity to Over $315 Million LOS ANGELES, July 27, 2026-(BUSINESS WIRE)-CIM Group, a leading real estate and infrastructure owner, operator, lender and developer, and Bryant Group Ventures, founded by influential leader and entrepreneur John Hope Bryant, announced today that its Affordable Housing Impact Fund (AHIF, the Fund) completed its latest closing with a capital commitment from KeyBank. This commitment has triggered upsizes from Truist Bank and Flagstar Bank, bringing the Fund's total investment capacity to over $315 million through fund equity and access to loan capacity. "KeyBank is pleased to support the CIM-BGV Affordable Housing Impact Fund and its efforts to expand access to affordable and attainable housing. This commitment reflects our longstanding focus on putting capital to work with partners who help serve and strengthen our communities," said Celia Smoot, Senior Vice President - Head of Equity Originations, KeyBank. CIM-BGV Impact Ventures, an impact-driven partnership between CIM and Bryant Group Ventures, seeks to invest in opportunities that create and preserve affordable housing across the U.S. through the acquisition of existing properties and ground-up development. The AHIF continues to advance a strong pipeline of activity in markets including Southern California, Georgia, Washington D.C. Metro, New York Metro and Florida. About CIM Group CIM is a community-focused real estate and infrastructure owner, operator, lender and developer. Since 1994, CIM has sought to create value in projects and positively impact the lives of people in communities across the Americas by delivering more than $60 billion of essential real estate and infrastructure projects. CIM's diverse team of experts applies its broad knowledge and disciplined approach through hands-on management of real assets from due diligence to operations through disposition. CIM strives to make a meaningful difference in the world by executing key environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives and enhancing each community in which it invests. For more information, visit www.cimgroup.com. About Bryant Group Ventures Bryant Group Ventures (BGV) is the primary business leadership and engagement platform tied to John Hope Bryant Enterprises (JHBE), which is a family of companies, organizations, and associated enterprises founded by entrepreneur and philanthropist John Hope Bryant. As the strategic umbrella for several mission-driven organizations - including Operation HOPE, Bryant Group Advisors, and BG Digital Media, which platforms his highly successful podcast with iHeart Media, his best-selling book series, and Straight Talk Live Video Series with more than 900 million views since 2023, BGV blends purpose with performance to create lasting social and economic change. Through public-private partnerships, thought leadership, and scalable ventures, JHBE and Bryant Group Ventures champion what Bryant calls the "silver rights movement" - the next chapter in the fight for opportunity, ownership, and dignity. Bryant's associated ventures are responsible for more than $4B in deployed capital in underserved communities nationwide.
Office tower sale shows investors are willing to bet on downtown Atlanta's resurgence. CoStar | June 25th, 2026 Real Capital Solutions buys 101 Marietta building near sports venues, new developments. Another investor is betting on the resurgence of downtown Atlanta. Colorado-based Real Capital Solutions paid $49.5 million to acquire the 101 Marietta St. tower, according to a statement from the firm. Dilweg, the seller, had listed the 36-story office high-rise for sale in March 2025. The deal marks the latest investment in Atlanta's central business district. CIM Group is constructing the $5 billion Centennial Yards and has completed portions of the residential and hospitality components of the mixed-use complex. CP Group is remaking the property formerly known as CNN Center into a mixed-use development called The CTR. And Banyan Street Capital and Oaktree Capital Management are upgrading one of the city's tallest buildings, the 191 Peachtree office tower. Read Article Content
CIM Group has appointed Asa Yapa as Managing Director, Investments, focusing on the net lease sector. Yapa brings over 20 years of experience in net lease real estate and will join CIM's Real Estate Equity team in New York City. In her new role, Yapa will drive growth of CIM's net lease platform through acquisitions and sale-leaseback originations involving long-term, single-tenant assets in select retail and industrial sectors across the United States. Prior to joining CIM, Yapa served as Director of Single Tenant and Structured Products at Eastdil Secured, where she advised clients on transactions including sale-leasebacks and build-to-suit financings. She previously held positions at Wachovia and Spirit Finance. Yapa holds dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Economics and Finance from Arizona State University.