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ABOUT GREYSTAR
Greystar is a leading, fully integrated global real estate platform offering expertise in property management, investment management, development, and construction services in institutional-quality rental housing. Headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, Greystar manages and operates over $300 billion of real estate in more than 250 markets globally with offices throughout North America, Europe, South America, and the Asia-Pacific region. Greystar is the largest operator of apartments in the United States, managing over 1,000,000 units/beds globally. Across its platforms, Greystar has nearly $79 billion of assets under management, including over $35 billion of development assets and over $30 billion of regulatory assets under management. Greystar was founded by Bob Faith in 1993 to become a provider of world-class service in the rental residential real estate business.
JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
This position is responsible for coordinating the community’s marketing, leasing, and renewal strategies to achieve occupancy, revenue, and resident retention goals by performing all activities related to leasing to new residents, providing resident satisfaction throughout the term of the lease, and securing resident lease renewals.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Essential Responsibilities:
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Performs all sales and leasing activities to achieve the community’s revenue and occupancy goals by greeting and qualifying prospects, conducting community tours and showing apartments, processing applications, credit screening, and criminal background checks, preparing the lease and move-in package, and ensuring a smooth resident move-in and lease signing.
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Inspects apartments prior to resident move-in and ensures apartments are in move-in ready condition and schedules any outstanding item to be addressed with the maintenance team.
-
Stays informed about current market and competitor conditions that may impact the community’s occupancy and sales results, develops and implements short- and long-term marketing plans and goals to sustain occupancy, and follows the community’s established policies related to concessions, specials, and other programs to boost occupancy.
-
Designs and executes marketing activities to create and drive traffic to the community, including implementing resident referral and employer outreach programs, using internet marketing tools (Craigslist, Facebook, e-mail, and other websites), and following other community-specific marketing plans, drives, and special programs.
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Uses the on-site property management software (OneSite, Yardi, etc.) to track apartment availability, record traffic and leasing activities, manage resident and prospect data, and capture critical demographic and other information about existing and future residents.
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Ensures that the community and show units meet the Company’s standards for show quality by daily inspecting the marketing corridor and leasing tour, communicating maintenance and upkeep needs to the community’s maintenance team members, merchandising and ensuring a physically appealing show unit and/or model and amenities, and preparing the leasing office for daily leasing activities.
-
Follows-up with prospects and new residents to ensure satisfaction by sending e-mail, thank-you notes, and cards or making telephone calls or other contacts to finalize decisions to lease and/or renew.
-
Executes and performs activities in support of the community’s lease renewal program by preparing lease renewal letters and packages for residents, meeting with and contacting renewing residents in advance of move-out dates, and ensuring that lease renewal documents are signed and implemented on time.
-
Responds quickly and courteously to resident and client/owner concerns and questions, and takes prompt action to solve problems and/or document and convey resident or other requests to the appropriate individual(s).
Required Licenses or Certifications:
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Incumbents must have all licenses and/or certifications as required by State and Local jurisdictions.
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Incumbents must have valid driver’s license to operate a golf cart on property.
Physical Demands:
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Incumbents need to be able to stand, walk, and/or sit for extended periods of time and bend, stoop, climb ladders, reach, carry objects, and crawl in confined areas.
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Incumbents must be able to work inside and outside in all weather conditions (rain, snow, heat, hail, wind, sleet).
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Incumbents must be able to push, pull, lift, carry, or maneuver weights of up to twenty-five (25) pounds independently and fifty (50) pounds with assistance.
-
Rare or regular travel may be required to assist other properties as needed, attend training classes, business meetings, or other situations necessary for the accomplishment of some or all of the daily responsibilities of this position.
-
Incumbents must be able to work a flexible work schedule, which includes taking “call” during evenings, weekends and holidays.
Compensation
- The hourly range for this position is $20.00 - $21.00.
Additional Compensation:
Many factors go into determining employee pay within the posted range including business requirements, prior experience, current skills and geographical location.
-
Corporate Positions: In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible to participate in a quarterly or annual bonus program based on individual and company performance.
-
Onsite Property Positions: In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible to participate in weekly, monthly, and/or quarterly bonus programs.
Robust Benefits Offered:
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Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability & Life insurance benefits. Low (free basic) employee Medical costs for employee-only coverage; costs discounted after 3 and 5 years of service.
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Generous Paid Time off. All new hires start with 15 days of vacation, 4 personal days, 10 sick days, and 11 paid holidays. Plus your birthday off after 1 year of service! Additional vacation accrued with tenure.
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For onsite team members, onsite housing discount at Greystar-managed communities are available subject to discount and unit availability.
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6-Week Paid Sabbatical after 10 years of service (and every 5 years thereafter).
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401(k) with Company Match up to 6% of pay after 6 months of service.
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Paid Parental Leave and lifetime Fertility Benefit reimbursement up to $10,000 (includes adoption or surrogacy).
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Employee Assistance Program.
-
Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance and Legal Plans.
-
Charitable giving program and benefits.
Benefits offered for full-time employees. For Union and Prevailing Wage roles, compensation and benefits may vary from the listed information above due to Collective Bargaining Agreements and/or local governing authority.
Greystar will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Important Notice: Greystar will never request your banking details or other sensitive personal information during the interview process. Greystar does not conduct any interviews via text or messaging, and all communication will come from official Greystar email addresses (@greystar.com). If you receive suspicious requests, please report them immediately to AskHR@greystar.com.

ABOUT GREYSTAR
Greystar is a leading, fully integrated global real estate platform offering expertise in property management, investment management, development, and construction services in institutional-quality rental housing. Headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, Greystar manages and operates over $300 billion of real estate in more than 250 markets globally with offices throughout North America, Europe, South America, and the Asia-Pacific region. Greystar is the largest operator of apartments in the United States, managing over 1,000,000 units/beds globally. Across its platforms, Greystar has nearly $79 billion of assets under management, including over $35 billion of development assets and over $30 billion of regulatory assets under management. Greystar was founded by Bob Faith in 1993 to become a provider of world-class service in the rental residential real estate business.
JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
This position is responsible for coordinating the community’s marketing, leasing, and renewal strategies to achieve occupancy, revenue, and resident retention goals by performing all activities related to leasing to new residents, providing resident satisfaction throughout the term of the lease, and securing resident lease renewals.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Essential Responsibilities:
-
Performs all sales and leasing activities to achieve the community’s revenue and occupancy goals by greeting and qualifying prospects, conducting community tours and showing apartments, processing applications, credit screening, and criminal background checks, preparing the lease and move-in package, and ensuring a smooth resident move-in and lease signing.
-
Inspects apartments prior to resident move-in and ensures apartments are in move-in ready condition and schedules any outstanding item to be addressed with the maintenance team.
-
Stays informed about current market and competitor conditions that may impact the community’s occupancy and sales results, develops and implements short- and long-term marketing plans and goals to sustain occupancy, and follows the community’s established policies related to concessions, specials, and other programs to boost occupancy.
-
Designs and executes marketing activities to create and drive traffic to the community, including implementing resident referral and employer outreach programs, using internet marketing tools (Craigslist, Facebook, e-mail, and other websites), and following other community-specific marketing plans, drives, and special programs.
-
Uses the on-site property management software (OneSite, Yardi, etc.) to track apartment availability, record traffic and leasing activities, manage resident and prospect data, and capture critical demographic and other information about existing and future residents.
-
Ensures that the community and show units meet the Company’s standards for show quality by daily inspecting the marketing corridor and leasing tour, communicating maintenance and upkeep needs to the community’s maintenance team members, merchandising and ensuring a physically appealing show unit and/or model and amenities, and preparing the leasing office for daily leasing activities.
-
Follows-up with prospects and new residents to ensure satisfaction by sending e-mail, thank-you notes, and cards or making telephone calls or other contacts to finalize decisions to lease and/or renew.
-
Executes and performs activities in support of the community’s lease renewal program by preparing lease renewal letters and packages for residents, meeting with and contacting renewing residents in advance of move-out dates, and ensuring that lease renewal documents are signed and implemented on time.
-
Responds quickly and courteously to resident and client/owner concerns and questions, and takes prompt action to solve problems and/or document and convey resident or other requests to the appropriate individual(s).
Required Licenses or Certifications:
-
Incumbents must have all licenses and/or certifications as required by State and Local jurisdictions.
-
Incumbents must have valid driver’s license to operate a golf cart on property.
Physical Demands:
-
Incumbents need to be able to stand, walk, and/or sit for extended periods of time and bend, stoop, climb ladders, reach, carry objects, and crawl in confined areas.
-
Incumbents must be able to work inside and outside in all weather conditions (rain, snow, heat, hail, wind, sleet).
-
Incumbents must be able to push, pull, lift, carry, or maneuver weights of up to twenty-five (25) pounds independently and fifty (50) pounds with assistance.
-
Rare or regular travel may be required to assist other properties as needed, attend training classes, business meetings, or other situations necessary for the accomplishment of some or all of the daily responsibilities of this position.
-
Incumbents must be able to work a flexible work schedule, which includes taking “call” during evenings, weekends and holidays.
Compensation
- The hourly range for this position is $20.00 - $21.00.
Additional Compensation:
Many factors go into determining employee pay within the posted range including business requirements, prior experience, current skills and geographical location.
-
Corporate Positions: In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible to participate in a quarterly or annual bonus program based on individual and company performance.
-
Onsite Property Positions: In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible to participate in weekly, monthly, and/or quarterly bonus programs.
Robust Benefits Offered:
-
Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability & Life insurance benefits. Low (free basic) employee Medical costs for employee-only coverage; costs discounted after 3 and 5 years of service.
-
Generous Paid Time off. All new hires start with 15 days of vacation, 4 personal days, 10 sick days, and 11 paid holidays. Plus your birthday off after 1 year of service! Additional vacation accrued with tenure.
-
For onsite team members, onsite housing discount at Greystar-managed communities are available subject to discount and unit availability.
-
6-Week Paid Sabbatical after 10 years of service (and every 5 years thereafter).
-
401(k) with Company Match up to 6% of pay after 6 months of service.
-
Paid Parental Leave and lifetime Fertility Benefit reimbursement up to $10,000 (includes adoption or surrogacy).
-
Employee Assistance Program.
-
Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance and Legal Plans.
-
Charitable giving program and benefits.
Benefits offered for full-time employees. For Union and Prevailing Wage roles, compensation and benefits may vary from the listed information above due to Collective Bargaining Agreements and/or local governing authority.
Greystar will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Important Notice: Greystar will never request your banking details or other sensitive personal information during the interview process. Greystar does not conduct any interviews via text or messaging, and all communication will come from official Greystar email addresses (@greystar.com). If you receive suspicious requests, please report them immediately to AskHR@greystar.com.
How to Get Visa 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.
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.
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.
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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.
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