Misti Edwards

Accomplished Property Management Professional and Lease-Up Specialist with extensive experience launching and stabilizing new apartment communities throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth market. Proven track record of driving occupancy growth, exceeding leasing goals, maintaining strong closing ratios, and building lasting resident relationships. Experienced in all phases of lease-up operations including outreach marketing, prospect conversion, lease administration, resident retention, and community engagement.

AMLI Million Dollar Club recipient recognized for exceptional sales performance and success in highly competitive markets.

LEASING CONSULTANT (LEASE-UP) - Carleton Living | Heyward - Corinth, TX

(2025-06 - 2026-05)

• Joined a new construction community at opening as the primary leasing consultant.
• Successfully increased occupancy from 0% to 70% during the lease-up period.
• Conducted property tours, prospect follow-up, and maintained strong closing ratios.
• Processed applications, lease agreements, renewals, and move-in documentation.
• Coordinated outreach marketing initiatives and resident engagement events.
• Built positive resident relationships through exceptional customer service and problem resolution.
• Prepared and distributed daily EOD leasing reports detailing traffic, tours, applications, move-ins, occupancy trends, and leasing activity for ownership and management review.

LEASING CONSULTANT (LEASE-UP) - Avenue5 | Lenox Cooper - Arlington, TX

(2023-08 - 2024-02)

• Responded to leads and scheduled appointments for property tours.
• Showcased apartment homes and community amenities to prospective residents.
• Managed daily and weekly marketing strategies to achieve leasing goals.
• Assisted applicants through the leasing and move-in process.
• Increased customer engagement through social media outreach.
• Maintained high customer satisfaction through exceptional service.

LEASING PROFESSIONAL (LEASE-UP) - Greystar | Kinstead - McKinney, TX

(2021-02 - 2021-09)

• Conducted property tours and maintained strong prospect conversion ratios.
• Assisted prospective residents with application and move-in processes.
• Supported lease-up efforts through marketing and outreach initiatives.
• Built strong resident relationships through exceptional customer service.
• Contributed to occupancy growth goals during the lease-up phase.

LEASING SPECIALIST - JLB Residential | B&F Flats - Dallas, TX

(2019-09 - 2020-02)

• Performed all leasing activities for a multifamily community.
• Conducted needs-based sales presentations and apartment tours.
• Processed applications, move-ins, renewals, and resident documentation.
• Conducted market surveys and competitor analysis.
• Utilized social media to support leasing and resident retention efforts.

LEASING CONSULTANT / MRKTG DIRECTOR / ASSISTANT MANAGER - AMLI Residential | AMLI LaVillita & AMLI Fossil Lake - Irving & Ft Worth, TX

(2012-09 - 2013-08)

• Supported successful lease-up operations for multiple communities.
• Conducted apartment tours and processed lease documentation.
• Participated in weekly construction, marketing, and leasing meetings.
• Assisted with rent collection, deposits, and budget objectives.
• Maintained closing ratios exceeding 50%.
• Earned AMLI Million Dollar Club recognition for top leasing and sales performance.

LEASING CONSULTANT / MRKTG DIRECTOR / ASSISTANT MANAGER - AMLI Residential | AMLI LaVillita & AMLI Fossil Lake - Irving & Ft Worth, TX

(2007-08 - 2009-02)

• Supported successful lease-up operations for multiple communities.
• Conducted apartment tours and processed lease documentation.
• Participated in weekly construction, marketing, and leasing meetings.
• Assisted with rent collection, deposits, and budget objectives.
• Maintained closing ratios exceeding 50%.
• Earned AMLI Million Dollar Club recognition for top leasing and sales performance.

LEASING & ASST MNGR (LEASE-UP) - Riverstone | Alexan Design District - Dallas, TX

(2009-02 - 2009-10)

• Supported lease-up operations for a Trammell Crow development.
• Managed marketing campaigns, prospect follow-up, and leasing administration.
• Assisted with rent collection and budget management.
• Increased property traffic through outreach and resident events.
• Consistently achieved leasing and occupancy goals.

LEASING / ASST MNGR (LEASE-UP) - NuRock | Tower Ridge - Corinth, TX

(2006-02 - 2007-07)

• Assisted with operations of a lease-up tax credit community.
• Developed and executed marketing plans to achieve occupancy goals.
• Conducted outreach marketing and prospect generation activities.
• Managed bookkeeping functions, invoice processing, and administrative support.
• Contributed to strong closing ratios and leasing success.

LEASING CONSULTANT / MRKTG DIRECTOR / ASST MANAGER - FirstWorthing - DFW, Texas

(2000-12 - 2005-01)

• Supported both lease-up and stabilized apartment communities.
• Managed leasing, marketing, resident relations, and administrative responsibilities.
• Assisted in achieving occupancy and revenue goals across multiple communities.

Business Administration - Business Administration - University of North Texas

Business Administration - Business Administration - University of Arkansas