Karl Villanueva
Lewisville,TX
Summary
Leasing and sales professional with experience leading tours, closing leases, and supporting occupancy goals across multiple communities. Generated over $24M in revenue, ranked at the top of sales in competitive portfolios, and helped stabilize lease-up properties through strong follow-up and market knowledge. Brings team leadership and high-volume leasing performance.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
LEASING & SALES CONSULTANT
Cortland
Dallas, TX
05.2026 - Current
- Led on-site leasing team in monthly lease production, enhancing sales performance and supporting occupancy goals.
- Collaborated with a three-person leasing team to sustain 90% occupancy at a luxury high-rise community during renovations.
- Communicated property's distinctive, lifestyle-driven ownership vision, emphasizing social atmosphere and community-focused experience while addressing price objections and differentiating property from competitors.
MULTI-SITE LEASING CONSULTANT
AMLI Residential
Dallas, TX
01.2024 - 05.2026
- Generated over $24 million in revenue by implementing targeted leasing strategies.
- Managed leasing tours across three properties. Successfully closing lease agreements that elevated occupancy levels across portfolios.
- Achieved top sales performance each year among region's most tenured leasing agents.
- Senior Leasing Professional floating between AMLI Fountain Place (Downtown Dallas), AMLI Quadrangle (Uptown Dallas), and AMLI Addison (Addison, TX).
LEASING CONSULTANT (LEASE-UP)
AMLI Residential
Dallas, TX
06.2020 - 01.2024
- Stabilized AMLI Fountain Place - November 2022
- Leased 9 penthouses, achieving monthly rents between $6,800 - $14,850.
- Ranked top in sales annually among property’s most tenured leasing agents.
LEASING MANAGER
AMLI Residential
Irving, TX
07.2019 - 06.2020
- Led team of four leasing agents across AMLI on Riverside and AMLI at Escena (Irving, TX) to achieve leasing goals.
- Coordinated event planning, social media initiatives, and marketing reports for both neighboring AMLI communities to enhance resident engagement.
- Led leasing operations at AMLI Residential communities, guiding daily team priorities
- Conducted apartment tours for prospects, highlighting amenities, floor plans, and community features
- Processed lease applications, agreements, and renewal paperwork with accurate documentation
LEASING CONSULTANT (LEASE-UP)
AMLI Residential
Irving, TX
08.2016 - 07.2019
- Achieved highest sales ranking in Dallas region, driving team success and enhancing overall performance.
- Trained nearly 10 new hires to ensure seamless integration into team after stabilization.
- Stabilized AMLI on Riverside - March 2017
LEASING CONSULTANT
Pinnacle
Grapevine, Texas
07.2014 - 08.2016
- Maintained 92%+ occupancy as Leasing Consultant at Mustang Ridge Apartments during transition period.
- Assisted with new acquisition in Denver, CO, increasing pre-lease rates from 90% to 95% in 4 days as one of two Pinnacle employees.
- Trained retained employees on Yardi systems during transfer to Meridian Apartments (Feb 2015).
Education
BA - RADIO/TV/FILM
University of North Texas
Denton, TX05-2009
BS - CRIMINAL JUSTICE
University of North Texas
Denton, TX05-2006
Skills
- Lead conversion
- Sales Presentations & Property Tours
- Objection Handling & Negotiation
- Client relationship management
- Lead nurturing
- Market Trend Analysis
- Product knowledge
- Client satisfaction
- Competitive Market Analysis
- Adaptability
- Sales collaboration
Accomplishments
- AWARDS & RECOGNITION, 2025 Leidel Legacy Award winner (inaugural award winner), Finalist 2023 AAGD Leasing Consultant of the Year (less than 375 units), 2022 AMLI WOW Customer Service of the Year, 2021 AMLI Leasing Consultant of the Year, 2018 AMLI Peer Trainer of the Year, 2017 AMLI WOW Customer Service of the Year
Timeline
LEASING & SALES CONSULTANT
Cortland
05.2026 - Current
MULTI-SITE LEASING CONSULTANT
AMLI Residential
01.2024 - 05.2026
LEASING CONSULTANT (LEASE-UP)
AMLI Residential
06.2020 - 01.2024
LEASING MANAGER
AMLI Residential
07.2019 - 06.2020
LEASING CONSULTANT (LEASE-UP)
AMLI Residential
08.2016 - 07.2019
LEASING CONSULTANT
Pinnacle
07.2014 - 08.2016
BA - RADIO/TV/FILM
University of North Texas
BS - CRIMINAL JUSTICE
University of North Texas