Leasing Intern
Cunningham Equities is seeking a motivated, personable, and organized Leasing Intern to join our team on a part-time basis.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone interested in building a career in real estate, leasing, property management, or real estate operations. The Leasing Intern will gain hands-on experience working directly with prospective residents and supporting the leasing process from the initial inquiry through lease execution and move-in.
We are looking for someone who wants to learn the real estate business, take on responsibility, and grow with the company. While this position begins as part-time, our goal is for this opportunity to develop into a full-time position for the right candidate based on performance, initiative, and mutual fit.
Responsibilities
Prospective Resident Communication
- Respond to prospective resident inquiries by phone, email, text, and other communication platforms
- Schedule property tours
- Follow up with prospects after tours and throughout the leasing process
- Maintain timely, professional, and friendly communication
- Help prospective residents understand the next steps toward becoming a resident
Property Tours
- Conduct professional and engaging apartment and property tours
- Showcase available apartments, amenities, and community features
- Learn about each prospect's needs and tailor the tour accordingly
Leasing Process
- Assist with the leasing process from initial inquiry through lease signing
- Send lease agreements and other required leasing documents
- Assist prospective residents with questions regarding the application and leasing process
Lead & CRM Management
- Enter and maintain accurate prospect information in company systems
- Document calls, emails, tours, follow-ups, and important prospect information
- Track leads and follow-up opportunities
- Help ensure no prospective resident falls through the cracks
- Communicate promising or highly interested prospects to the leasing and management team
Marketing & Property Presentation
- Assist with leasing and property marketing initiatives
- Help maintain accurate apartment listings and availability information
- Help prepare apartments and common areas for tours and leasing events
What We're Looking For
The ideal candidate:
- Is genuinely interested in real estate and building a career in the industry
- Is outgoing, friendly, and comfortable meeting new people
- Has excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Is professional, reliable, and punctual
- Is highly organized and detail-oriented
- Responds quickly and follows through on commitments
- Has strong customer-service and relationship-building skills
- Can work flexible part-time hours, including some evenings or weekends when needed for tours
- Has reliable transportation for traveling between properties,
Experience
Previous experience in sales, customer service, hospitality, leasing, real estate, or property management is helpful but not required.
Students and recent graduates pursuing degrees in real estate, business, marketing, communications, finance, or related fields are encouraged to apply.