Topic: How many leasing consultants do you need?

I manage 350-400 units in 15-19 buildings in different neighborhoods (the buildings/units changes because we are constantly building new ones and sometimes selling them.)

How many leasing consultants should I have?

I have two, but I feel like we are not keeping up with demand, but they are strongly opposed to adding to our team.

I managed 348 units and had 2 full time & 1 PT. I think it was an added benefit to busy days, weekends and for scheduling vacations/time- off. Hopefully all leasing activities, outreach marketing, renewal processes, resident activities are in perfect order - if not, its a great time to organize your community that way.

We have 15 communities, including one currently in lease up one under construction, and one in the planning stages. they are spread all over our metro area.

For those managing many properties spread throughout a geographical region, I would strongly advise getting a software system that offers lead tracking. Or, using a Call-Center like CallMax that can help alleviate the strain on the leasing agents. I can tell you that for companies that do not invest in some kind of lead management you will lose Prospects, thus leases. Otherwise, you and the leasing team have to be checking emails, etc. 24/7. Just my opinion.