OPT Leasing Professional Jobs
Leasing Professional jobs on OPT sit within property management, a field that actively hires for client-facing sales and administrative roles. Your F-1 OPT authorization covers full-time work, and STEM OPT extension is available if your degree is in a qualifying business or marketing field.
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We are seeking a motivated, hardworking and team-oriented Junior Broker to join our Retail Leasing team. This is a commission only role.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities:
- Be responsible for generating and maintaining leads
- Cold call new and existing contacts
- Perform valuations of properties
- Coordinate and attend property tours
- Canvass the market
- Identify opportunities to secure new buyers and clients
- Manage property databases
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Key Requirements:
- Excellent sales skills - a must. Sales skills that can be displayed externally with clients and business owners
- Proven track record of performance, sales growth, developing and cultivating relationships, leads, and a go-forward strategy
- Demonstrated ability to execute business
- Strong customer service orientation and experience, particularly when working with landlords and retail tenants
- Commitment to growth
- An extremely motivated and driven individual who will be focused on driving results and exceeding expectations
- Self-starter who is adaptable and comfortable taking chances and learning from mistakes
- Projects enthusiasm and energy
- Superior organizational skills and detail-oriented individual, with attention to accuracy, and the ability to prioritize
- Working knowledge of commercial real estate retail leasing
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
- Self-motivated, team-oriented and strong time management skills to prioritize deadlines
- Comfort and savvy to interact respectfully with people of diverse levels of experience and perspectives
- Willingness, flexibility, and ease to engage with evolving and changing priorities
- Ability to work in an open and collaborative work environment
- Ideal candidates will reflect the company’s core values of integrity, professionalism, respect, service, compassion, and responsibility
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Other Key Requirements:
- Candidate must be proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and SalesForce and have a minimum of 1 year in retail leasing or investment sales experience
- Candidate must also possess a valid New York Real Estate license
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- 1-3 years of actual Broker experience in a financial environment in the mortgage or commercial real estate industry
- Bachelor degree in Real Estate, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills may be acquired
COMPENSATION
This is a commission only based role.
INTRODUCTION
We are seeking a motivated, hardworking and team-oriented Junior Broker to join our Retail Leasing team. This is a commission only role.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities:
- Be responsible for generating and maintaining leads
- Cold call new and existing contacts
- Perform valuations of properties
- Coordinate and attend property tours
- Canvass the market
- Identify opportunities to secure new buyers and clients
- Manage property databases
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Key Requirements:
- Excellent sales skills - a must. Sales skills that can be displayed externally with clients and business owners
- Proven track record of performance, sales growth, developing and cultivating relationships, leads, and a go-forward strategy
- Demonstrated ability to execute business
- Strong customer service orientation and experience, particularly when working with landlords and retail tenants
- Commitment to growth
- An extremely motivated and driven individual who will be focused on driving results and exceeding expectations
- Self-starter who is adaptable and comfortable taking chances and learning from mistakes
- Projects enthusiasm and energy
- Superior organizational skills and detail-oriented individual, with attention to accuracy, and the ability to prioritize
- Working knowledge of commercial real estate retail leasing
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
- Self-motivated, team-oriented and strong time management skills to prioritize deadlines
- Comfort and savvy to interact respectfully with people of diverse levels of experience and perspectives
- Willingness, flexibility, and ease to engage with evolving and changing priorities
- Ability to work in an open and collaborative work environment
- Ideal candidates will reflect the company’s core values of integrity, professionalism, respect, service, compassion, and responsibility
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Other Key Requirements:
- Candidate must be proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and SalesForce and have a minimum of 1 year in retail leasing or investment sales experience
- Candidate must also possess a valid New York Real Estate license
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- 1-3 years of actual Broker experience in a financial environment in the mortgage or commercial real estate industry
- Bachelor degree in Real Estate, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills may be acquired
COMPENSATION
This is a commission only based role.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Leasing Professional
Target property management companies, not just individual properties
Large property management firms like Greystar, Camden Property Trust, and Lincoln Property Company hire leasing staff across multiple sites. Corporate employers are more likely to have HR infrastructure familiar with OPT work authorization requirements.
Clarify your OPT status upfront in applications
Many leasing employers confuse OPT with H-1B visa sponsorship. Explain clearly that OPT is pre-approved work authorization requiring no employer petition or cost. A one-line clarification in your cover letter eliminates the most common hiring hesitation.
Leverage a business or hospitality degree for STEM OPT eligibility
If your degree is in a STEM-designated business field like management information systems or marketing analytics, you may qualify for a 24-month STEM OPT extension, giving employers a longer authorized work window before any visa decision.
Highlight customer service and CRM experience in your resume
Leasing roles require managing prospect pipelines and resident relationships. Demonstrating hands-on experience with CRM tools or sales tracking systems directly addresses what hiring managers look for, regardless of your immigration background.
Ask about employer sponsorship timelines before accepting an offer
OPT has a fixed end date. Before accepting, ask whether the company has sponsored H-1B or other work visas before. Early conversations prevent situations where your authorization expires before a sponsorship process begins.
Apply to roles with a clear path to full-time leasing or property management
Employers who see a leasing role as a stepping stone to assistant manager or property manager positions are more likely to invest in long-term sponsorship. Career-track roles signal employer commitment beyond a short hiring cycle.
Leasing Professional OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Leasing Professional on F-1 OPT?
Yes. Leasing Professional roles qualify for F-1 OPT as long as the work is directly related to your degree field. If your degree is in business, marketing, communications, or a related discipline, leasing and property management work generally satisfies the OPT employment requirement set by USCIS.
Do Leasing Professional employers typically sponsor visas after OPT?
It depends on the employer size and structure. Large property management companies with dedicated HR teams are more likely to have sponsored visas before. Smaller independent landlords or boutique firms rarely have the infrastructure. When browsing roles on Migrate Mate, filter for employers with a track record of sponsorship to narrow your options efficiently.
Does a Leasing Professional role qualify for STEM OPT extension?
Only if your underlying degree appears on the STEM Designated Degree Program List. Degrees in management information systems, marketing analytics, or quantitative business fields sometimes qualify. A standard marketing or communications degree typically does not. Check your degree's CIP code against the official DHS STEM list before assuming extension eligibility.
What happens if my OPT expires while I'm working as a Leasing Professional?
You must stop working immediately when your OPT authorization expires unless you have a STEM extension filed on time or another valid work authorization. If your employer wants to retain you, they would need to file an H-1B or other nonimmigrant petition. Planning six to twelve months ahead of your OPT end date is essential.
Is a Leasing Professional role considered a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Generally, no. H-1B requires the role to be a specialty occupation normally requiring at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Standard leasing roles often do not meet that threshold. However, senior leasing or asset management positions tied to finance or real estate degrees may qualify depending on how the employer defines the role.