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Tyler Kester

Tyler Kester

Pittsburgh,Pa

Summary

Dynamic Leasing Specialist with Greystar Property Management, skilled in enhancing occupancy rates and improving property performance. Proficient in leasing software and marketing campaigns, I excel in relationship building and have successfully implemented strategies that boosted resident retention. My proactive approach ensures exceptional client experiences and efficient operations across diverse property types.

While being focused on bringing consistent results through a tenacious and hardworking approach to managing leasing operations. Well-versed in recordkeeping, reporting and regulatory requirements. Analytical and detail-oriented leader skilled at directing team members and maintaining smooth day-to-day functions.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Leasing Specialist

Greystar Property Management - Roaming
11.2024 - Current
  • • Assisted struggling properties and made reports to the regional manager on improvements that would let the property prosper.

• Helped reach occupancy goals at properties to be able to be listed and sold on market for the client.

• Followed-up with potential accounts and managed daily and weekly marketing and leasing reports.

• Drafted comprehensive marketing and leasing plans.

• Conducted property tours with potential rental clients and answered all questions truthfully regarding facility.

• Created proposals, lease offers and documents for incoming and current tenancies.

• Experienced with new construction, luxury apartment buildings, condominiums, and multiple communities and over 280+ units per property.

• Attended staff meetings and took extensive notes to share with regional property manager.

Leasing Professional

Greystar Property Management - SkyVue (Pittsburgh)
12.2023 - 11.2024

• Coordinated move-ins and move-outs efficiently, minimizing vacancy periods between tenants.
• Provided personalized tours of properties, showcasing unit features and amenities tailored to each prospect''s needs.
• Kept meticulous records of correspondence between management and tenants.
• Developed marketing materials to highlight property features and attract potential renters.
• Contributed ideas during team meetings that led to innovative solutions for improving overall operational efficiency.
• Improved resident retention rates by consistently providing exceptional customer service experiences at every interaction point.
• Invited prospects to fill out application upon completion of property tour.
• Help with the community events to help build tenant relations as well as build a higher retainment rate.
• Assist with outreach programs lead by our leasing manager.
• Process applications in compliance with Fair Housing requirements.
• Collect feedback to ensure continued positive client experiences.

• Assisted with transition from conventional housing to student housing.

Leasing Agent

JJLand
07.2019 - 12.2022

• Manage inquiries and requests for approximately 185 residential and commercial properties (900+units).
• Market rental space via internet, phone, and email.
• Cultivated positive relationships with vendors to deliver timely and cost-effective supply of services and materials.
• Increased customer satisfaction by analyzing feedback and implementing necessary changes.
• Collect payments and provide account information to residents.
• Review and prepare invoices for payment.
• Manage stock inventory for supplies and appliances.
• Identify the need for property repair and improvements.
• Organize and maintain resident and vendor records.
• Trained and mentored new leasing agents, fostering teamwork and a supportive work environment.
• Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
• Collect feedback to ensure continued positive client experiences.
• Used Appfolio to keep record of financial transactions and rental applications.
• Monitored advertising effectiveness by gathering information about market competition in local area.
• Conducted thorough market research to ensure competitive pricing strategies that attracted potential renters.
• Assisted prospective tenants in paperwork completion and other logistics to facilitate smooth move-in processes.
• Process applications in compliance with Fair Housing requirements.
• Identify prospective resident's needs to schedule and complete prospective resident tours.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Medicinal Plant Study

Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI

Skills

  • Team building
  • Local market conditions
  • Property inspections
  • Application process proficiency
  • Maintaining closing ratios
  • Property showing
  • Marketing campaigns
  • Record keeping
  • Proficient in leasing software including : Entrata, Onesite, Funnel, Yardi, and Appfolio
  • Knowledgeable in Excel, Word, and Powerpoint
  • Relationship building and rapport
  • Market conditions research

Accomplishments

• Collaborated with the regional property manager to implement a plan for a struggling property to succeed

• Raised the occupancy 15% of a struggling property in 2 weeks (in 2025)

• Raised the occupancy of a property in order to reach relative goals of the client to be sold

• Signed 110+ Leases with Skyvue (21 leases in 1 week)
• Worked through the transition from conventional housing to student housing
• Received 15+ 5-Star reviews on google mentioning my name

• Assisted SkyVue in raising it's occupancy from 68% to 92%

• Rebuilt rapport of SkyVue raising the google rating from 3.6 stars to 4.1 at it's peak.
• Consistently operate at an occupancy rate of 98%+ with JJLand for 3 years
• Created reliable relationships with residents and vendors
• Used Microsoft Excel to develop market comparable and utilities tracking spreadsheets.

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Chinese (Mandarin)
Limited Working
Spanish
Limited Working

Timeline

Leasing Specialist

Greystar Property Management - Roaming
11.2024 - Current

Leasing Professional

Greystar Property Management - SkyVue (Pittsburgh)
12.2023 - 11.2024

Leasing Agent

JJLand
07.2019 - 12.2022

Bachelor of Science - Medicinal Plant Study

Northern Michigan University
Tyler Kester