Preview Questions Leasing Consultant | Role Specific Skill

Question 1: In lease negotiations, how should a security deposit be structured to ensure fairness to both parties?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

By eliminating the security deposit altogether to attract more tenants

By ensuring that the deposit is a reasonable amount based on the property's condition and market standards

By requesting an excessively high deposit to cover potential damages

By disregarding the tenant's financial capacity when setting the deposit amount

Question 2: What role do landlord references play in tenant screening?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

They should only be considered if the applicant is a first-time renter

They are optional and should not be considered when assessing a tenant's application

They are only relevant if the previous landlord was from the same geographic area

They provide insight into the tenant's rental history, reliability in paying rent, and adherence to property rules

Question 3: How should a leasing consultant handle difficult or demanding tenants in a professional manner?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

By remaining calm, listening to concerns, and offering reasonable solutions that align with property policies

By avoiding communication with the tenant to prevent further conflict

By agreeing to tenant demands to avoid confrontation, regardless of company policies

By immediately escalating the issue to management without attempting to resolve it

Question 4: How should a leasing consultant handle a tenant's request for a rental discount during the screening process?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

It should be evaluated based on the tenant's qualifications, market conditions, and lease terms, with transparency

The request should be ignored, focusing solely on the original asking price

The request should be denied immediately to avoid reducing the rental income

It should be accepted to secure the tenant, regardless of the rental market's position

Question 5: How should a leasing consultant evaluate a tenant's credit history during the screening process?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

By looking at their overall credit score and analyzing any defaults

By focusing solely on their current debt level

By looking at the number of credit cards they have

By ignoring small late payments if no recent defaults exist

Question 6: What is the benefit of offering flexible leasing terms in property promotion?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

It limits occupancy and lowers leasing potential

It reduces the demand for the property

It increases vacancy rates and makes the property less desirable

It appeals to a wider audience by catering to different tenant needs and preferences