The Foundations of Leasing

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Wednesday, May 13, 2026

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM (CDT)

2100 West Walnut Hill Lane Suite 100 C Irving, TX 75038-4400 United States

Category: Apartment Academy

INSTRUCTED BY

Joshua Austin, Regional Manager, RPM Living

RECOMMENDED FOR

Leasing/Sales Professionals

NAAEI CEC ELIGIBLE

3 CECs

CLASS DESCRIPTION

Every great Leasing Professional starts with a solid foundation. This program will take you back to the basics of leasing success—where first impressions, communication, and confidence set the stage for closing the deal. Whether you’re new to the industry or looking to refresh your skills, you’ll walk away ready to shine and deliver results that make an impact.

During this class you will:

Learn how to look good, feel good, and be prepared—so you can show up as a shining star every day.
Understand how to recognize and confidently overcome common objections.
Discover proven closing tools and techniques to turn prospects into residents.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

Joshua Austin, Regional Manager, RPM Living
With more than 23 years of multifamily industry experience, Joshua Austin brings a wealth of knowledge and leadership to every room he steps into. For the past eight years, he has served as a Regional Manager—most recently with RPM Living in the Dallas-Fort Worth area for the last four years. A passionate advocate for leadership and professional growth, Joshua has spent over a decade facilitating training and development programs that inspire teams, strengthen performance, and cultivate future leaders.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

All employees of AAGD Member Companies can create a login to gain access to member benefits. To learn how to create a member login, click here.

You must be logged into your individual account to unlock Member or Apartment Academy rates and the invoice payment option. Non-members will receive the non-member rate and be required to submit immediate payment with a credit card.

Confirmation e-mails will be sent when registration is completed, but are not guaranteed to be sent due to incorrect emails, security filters, etc.

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CANCELLATION POLICY

All cancellations must be submitted in writing to the AAGD Education Department at least 24 hours prior to class. Written confirmation from the Education Department will be sent via e-mail. Substitutions are allowed, but ALL NO SHOWS WILL BE BILLED WITHOUT EXCEPTION. By registering for this program, you agree that you have read and understood the cancellation policy.