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Asset Living

Lease-Up Specialist

Austin, TX · On-site

$16.50 - $21.75/hr

LEASE-UP SPECIALIST The Lease-Up Specialist is responsible for overseeing the entire operations of a housing community under the supervision of the Regional Lease Up Specialist. As a Lease Up ...

Asset Living

Lease-up Specialist

Austin, TX · On-site

$16.50 - $21.75/hr

LEASE-UP SPECIALIST The Lease-Up Specialist is responsible for overseeing the entire operations of a housing community under the supervision of the Regional Lease Up Specialist. As a Lease Up ...

Cascade Management

Lease-up Specialist

Tigard, OR

$23 - $32/hr

SUMMARY The Lease-up Specialist is responsible for the successful completion of all lease-up projects. This includes assuming all functions of a Community Manager, training of all permanent office ...

Cascade Management

Lease-up Specialist

Tigard, OR · On-site

$23 - $32/hr

Essential Functions and Responsibilities SUMMARY The Lease-up Specialist is responsible for the successful completion of all lease-up projects. This includes assuming all functions of a Community ...

Cascade Management

Lease-up Assistant

Tigard, OR · On-site

$16.30 - $20/hr

Essential Functions and Responsibilities The Lease-up Assistant supports the Lease-up Specialist and is responsible for answering phones, checking voicemails, following up with potential tenants by ...

Cascade Management

Lease-up Assistant

Tigard, OR

$16.30 - $20/hr

The Lease-up Assistant supports the Lease-up Specialist and is responsible for answering phones, checking voicemails, following up with potential tenants by phone and/or email, and sending ...

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How much do lease up jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for lease up in the United States is $26.24, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.23 and $31.49 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some typical challenges faced during a lease up period and how is success measured in this role?

During a lease up period, a major challenge is generating sufficient interest in a new property and quickly converting prospects to residents under tight deadlines. Success in this role is commonly measured by occupancy rates, speed of lease signings, and resident satisfaction. Lease Up specialists often collaborate with marketing teams and property managers to develop promotional strategies and create a welcoming environment for new residents. Adaptability and problem-solving are also important, as the early stages can require troubleshooting processes and rapidly responding to feedback. Working in a fast-paced, team-driven environment offers valuable experience and can lead to future advancement opportunities in property management or leasing leadership positions.

What is a lease up?

A Lease Up job involves managing and marketing newly constructed or renovated rental properties to quickly attract and sign tenants. Leasing professionals in these roles focus on generating leads, conducting tours, and closing leases to ensure high occupancy rates within a set timeframe. Strong sales, customer service, and marketing skills are essential. Lease Up specialists may work closely with property managers and developers to implement pricing strategies and promotional campaigns. Once occupancy goals are met, the property transitions into regular operational management.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the lease up position, and why are they important?

To excel in a Lease Up role, candidates need strong sales abilities, knowledge of property management principles, and experience with leasing documents and fair housing regulations. Familiarity with property management software like Yardi, MRI, or AppFolio is often required. Outstanding interpersonal skills, proactivity, and a customer-focused attitude help build relationships with prospective residents and teams. These qualities are crucial for quickly filling vacancies, maintaining compliance, and ensuring a successful lease-up of new properties.

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Lease-up Manager

TREK Development Group

Pittsburgh, PA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Re-posted 23 days ago

Job description

TREK Development Group is a Pittsburgh- based real estate development firm specializing in building innovative and sustainable communities. Our mission is to Create Value, Enhance Lives and Strengthen Communities.
At TREK, we believe the right cultural fit is just as important as possessing the skills and qualifications for the job.  Our core values: Aesthetics, Alignment, Collaboration, Compassion, Inclusiveness, Quality, Commitment, Empathy, Humility, Integrity and Responsibility are best described in our commitment to TREK’s Hospitality Covenant. The Hospitality Covenant describes our core practices that we strive to achieve each day:
 
  1. To treat everyone with the kindness we all want
  2. To do our own part to take care of the place where we live and work 
  3. To take the time to help each other achieve our goals and aspirations
We believe that every member of the team is important to the success of the community and together we are committed to providing high-quality, community-focused housing.
We are currently seeking an engaged and passionate professional to serve as Lease-up Manager to a newly developed property. 
Under the direction of the Director of Lease-up & Property Administration, the Lease-up Manager is responsible for leading the day-to-day execution of an active lease-up for a newly developed property.  This role oversees leasing, marketing, compliance coordination, vendor setup and operational readiness to ensure occupancy goals and delivery timelines are met.  The ideal candidate has prior lease-up experience, experience managing cross-functional projects, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple moving parts in a fast-paced environment.  As Trek continues to expand, we are seeking a Lease-up Manager to support lease-up operations across a growing portfolio. 
Why Join Us 
  • Lead a high-impact lease-up from start to stabilization 
  • Work cross-functionally with development, asset management and compliance teams 
  • Opportunity for growth within a mission-driven organization 

Essential Functions:
Leadership & Lease-Up Operations 
  • Lead weekly planning meetings and manage daily lease-up activities 
  • Monitor and adhere to the lease-up delivery schedule 
  • Hold cross-functional teams accountable to ensure delivery timelines are met 
  • Oversee vendor selection, maintenance planning and office setup 

Compliance & File Management 
  • Supervise lease-up compliance specialists and ensure all compliance tasks are completed timely 
  • Help process files through compliance when needed 
  • Open and manage the waiting list in accordance with program requirements 
  • Conduct applicant interviews 
  • Coordinate COOs, PBRA direct deposit setup, utility agreements and agency communications 

Marketing & Leasing Strategy 
  • Conduct monthly market studies to set market-rate rents and leasing specials 
  • Create and execute the lease-up marketing plan, including digital and print advertising 
  • Place and manage advertisements (Zillow and other platforms) 
  • Coordinate property photography, branding, website and social media presence 
  • Plan and execute open houses, outreach events and grand opening/ribbon cutting 

Administrative & Reporting 
  • Complete Monthly Rent-Up Worksheets and submit required reports 

Technology & Infrastructure Setup 
  • Coordinate IT setup, phones, printers, check scanners and leasing office equipment 

Education & Experience: 
  • 4–6+ years of property management or lease-up experience 
  • Proven experience managing an active lease-up from pre-leasing through stabilization 
  • Experience supervising staff and coordinating cross-functional teams 
  • Strong knowledge of leasing operations, marketing strategies and reporting 
  • Highly organized with strong communication and problem-solving skills 
  • Proficiency with property management and leasing systems 

Preferred Experience 
  • Affordable or mixed-income housing lease-ups (PBRA, LIHTC, HOME preferred) 
  • Experience working with housing finance agencies (PHFA or similar) 
  • Project Management experience  
  • Experience with property management and leasing (e.g., OneSite, Yardi, or similar) 

Physical Demands & Work Environment:
  • The employee is regularly required to move around the building or site.
  • May require travel dependent on business needs.
  • Frequently moves equipment weighing up to 50 pounds across site.
  • The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Benefits include medical, dental, vision, employer-paid long-term disability, employer-paid basic life, 401k with employer contribution, and EAP.
If this sounds like a fit for your passion, skills and experience, we look forward to hearing from you. Please visit our website to learn more about Trek Development Group http://trekdevelopment.com.
An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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