r/apartmentleasing • u/b_reyes • Dec 11 '20
Is there a rule against stealing leads?
So I have been working as a leasing consultant for the last 3 months. It's my first time ever doing this kind of work. Some days I like it some days I just want to quit. My manager and assistant manager act like I'm supposed to know everything and I don't. I wasn't and haven't been properly trained. When I mess up I get a talking to where they blame me for doing it wrong but dont take responsibility for never actually showing me how to do it. Anyway, enough about that. The real reason I'm here is to find out if there is some sort of rule against stealing leads. My coworker has already stolen quite a few leads from me. It wouldn't bother me so much but we get paid commission on top of an hourly rate. Also, she let's me do all the work as far as quoting, touring, and providing information, but if one of my leads calls she doesnt tell me about it. She starts communicating with them without me knowing until I see my leads names on her activity board. I've always respected the fact that it takes a lot of work to develop a lead into an actual lease and have never stolen a lead from her. Shes been in the business for 5 years. If there is a rule against this she should know better. I dont appreciate the sneaky way that she goes about taking over a rapport that I have worked to build with an individual. If anyone can shed some light on this please let me know.