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virtual assistant: 3 Tips for Staying Proactive at Work! - 05/29/12 01:53 PM
Between all things mobile, the World Wide Web and the assortment of tasks to be completed each day, staying focused can be a chore in itself. So how do we implement a system where staying proactive is just as easy as being distracted? As real estate virtual assistants, we know how easy it is to lose focus. One minute you’re searching for valuable information about the real estate market and the next thing you know you’re shopping for shoes as a result of a distracting web advertisement. Recently, we sat down and discussed how we can make work time 100% proactive. … (0 comments)

virtual assistant: Business Etiquette: Back to Basics - 04/24/12 02:50 PM
Being seasoned real estate agents, you know proper work etiquette and practice it daily. But wait - do you? When you’re young, straight out of college or fresh on the working scene, you put on your best suit and attitude to make a great professional impression on your colleagues and superiors. But as time goes by, things get more casual and you might lose your grasp on what’s appropriate and what’s not in the working world.  
With the growth of mobile and cyber communication, it seems like “professionalism” has toned down a notch. Instead of scheduling a meeting (whether it … (3 comments)

virtual assistant: Enhance Your Twitter Profile! - 04/10/12 01:35 PM
With the introduction of Facebook’s new Timeline for ALL business pages, your focus may have drifted away from keeping up with your other social media efforts. I mean, creating the perfect cover photo takes time and you of course want to monitor all the feedback it’s getting. 
Now that the initial shock of the Timeline has subsided, it’s time to start getting back into the swing of what I’d like to call “Facebook and Beyond.” 
Let’s talk about Twitter: A few years ago Twitter was viewed as the ultimate online cocktail party. It was easy to get found and even easier … (0 comments)

virtual assistant: Managing Social Media for Real Results - 04/03/12 02:46 PM
 
Managing social media for both your personal life and your business life can be a sticky situation. With the little amount of time you have each day to work on social media, it can be difficult to keep track of what you’re posting or blogging about to ensure it’s timely, relevant and engaging. As always, your real estate virtual assistants are here to give you a few reminders on how to stay on top of things! 
As real estate virtual assistants, we are also planners and know that everything we do needs to have a clear purpose. What we tweet … (0 comments)

virtual assistant: Facebook Changes: Get Your Business Up to Speed - 03/06/12 02:47 PM
If you’ve been on Facebook in the past few months, you have noticed some changes taking place. The layout of our pages has changed, apps your friends and acquaintances use are evolving and the importance of our posts and interactivity is being affected. With all of the changes that constantly take place within Facebook everyday, it’s hard to keep up and make sure your social media strategy remains effective. As a real estate virtual assistant, my team and I have the opportunity of staying in “the know” about the ever changing world of social media. Anyone with a Facebook page will … (3 comments)

virtual assistant: What Your Color Scheme Says About Your Website - 02/21/12 12:01 PM
Have you ever logged onto a website and been bombarded with color that was too much for your eyes to bare? Whether your site has the best content or the worst, the overall color scheme is critical in attracting visitors and keeping them coming back.  Colors play a tremendous role in creating that ultimate first impression when introducing a website or a product, and have an enormous effect on how the consumer connects with it. When choosing a color scheme for your real estate website, you want to make sure that it not only reflects your business in terms of logo … (8 comments)

virtual assistant: 4 Step Guide to Staying Productive During an Open House - 02/14/12 04:29 PM
Hosting an open house can be a fun and exciting experience. On the other hand, unfavorable weather, a popular holiday weekend or even coincidence can result in few to no visitors. If you’re hosting an open house that turns out to be lonely, make use of that time to your advantage. There are plenty of things you could be working on, and many of them may the things you have difficulty finding time for in the first place. (Does social media, blogging or lead management ring a bell?) As your real estate virtual assistants, we’re here to tell you how to … (5 comments)

virtual assistant: Kick "Blogger's Block" to the Curb! - 01/31/12 05:02 PM
Have you ever sat down to write your weekly blog only to find out that you have absolutely no idea what to write about? Even with the perfect topic at hand, sometimes the words just don’t come out. If anyone can relate to this feeling, it’s me. Even as we speak I can spend minutes reconstructing each sentence and take several moments to rub my temple in frustration as I think of how to begin the next paragraph.
While it may seem that our weekly blog posts come easy, sometimes we spend hours, or even days trying to find the … (0 comments)

virtual assistant: Creative Tips for Your Real Estate Blog - 01/24/12 01:03 PM
As real estate agents, you jumped on the blogging bandwagon a long time ago. You know the basics: Blog frequently, create custom content, make it engaging and use keywords and hyperlinks throughout the posts. Now that you’ve got those things down pat, it’s time to take your blog to the next level by giving it a little edge.
What do I mean by that? To do this, you will need to really juice up your creativity and expand your blogging horizons. As real estate virtual assistants, we blog on a daily basis and know the ins and outs of keeping … (2 comments)

virtual assistant: Real Estate Technology: What’s In, What’s Out and What’s Next - 01/17/12 03:48 PM
The world of social media is ever changing. That is why your real estate virtual assistant wants to make sure that your marketing strategy is fresh and engaging. From Facebook to Twitter to Google+ and your own website, there are plenty of areas to think about when considering your marketing and social media tactics. This year, it's out with the old and in with the new.
What’s In:
Facebook Timeline: If you haven’t seen it yet, this is something everyone should check out. While Facebook is continuously introducing new interaction tools and layouts, the new Timeline is something to give … (4 comments)

virtual assistant: 2 Cutting Edge Tools for 2012! - 01/12/12 05:08 PM

Each year, new innovative tools come on the market, and 2012 is no different!  Although it can seem nearly impossible to keep up with the latest and greatest thing out there, it’s worth it if you find something you know you’ll use all the time. 
As Real Estate Virtual Assistants, we enjoy being your eyes and ears for the latest in marketing and technology as our goal is to help make your life easier.  Below are a few new gadgets that may spark your interest.  Take a look!
 
Cutting Edge Video
 
Product:  Dot
Company: Kogeto
Description:  A 360 degree … (4 comments)

virtual assistant: 7 Signs You Need a Break! - 11/17/11 03:07 PM

With the holidays just around the corner, many of you are probably looking forward to a much needed break!  Whether you’re gathering with family or friends, or are just craving a few days of personal R&R, having a little time to switch gears and turn off the noise of work can be just the thing you need to get refreshed and ready to go for the new year.
 
Now you may be one of those real estate agents that thinks, “Take a break? I wish!”  As Real Estate Virtual Assistants, we know that there’s a lot of hard work … (7 comments)

virtual assistant: 5 Tips for Reaching the Millennial Generation - 10/27/11 04:00 PM

Have you stopped to think how technology driven our society is today?  It seems worlds away from where we were twenty, fifteen, even ten years ago!  In fact, there’s a whole generation of people who don’t even know what life was like before the internet.  They’ve grown up with immediate access to an abundance of information at their fingertips, a fast paced social life and are novices as quickly sorting through the best and most convenient path to take in any given situation.  They’re call “Millennials.”
 
So, how do you reach this 17-34 year old, on-the-go generation? Since they … (0 comments)

virtual assistant: 4 Tips for Protecting Your Social Media Reputation! - 10/20/11 03:26 PM

With the whirlwind of the social media surge, it seemed that everyone jumped on board at the same time. Before we knew it, everything had turned social and if you weren’t on the bandwagon, you were quickly left out.  Over the past few years, it seems that everyone and every business has turned to social media to stay in touch and on top of their game.  But at what cost?
 
If you haven’t considered how social media could affect your reputation, now is a great time to start.  As a real estate agent, your image and what others say … (10 comments)

virtual assistant: Straight From the Source: Sally Tells You Why She Loves Using a Real Estate Virtual Assistant! - 10/19/11 04:16 PM
As real estate virtual assistants, we love hearing feedback from our clients, especially when it’s positive. Some professionals in the real estate industry haven't quite embraced and/or don't fully the benefits of using a real estate virtual assistant, so we thought we’d go straight to the source for you, and ask one of our clients why she loves working with us!
Sally Bowman of Sally Bowman Real Estate in Cheshire, CT responded with some great feedback, and we thought we’d let her share with you a few of the reasons why she enjoys using a virtual assistant:
“Time is of the … (0 comments)

virtual assistant: Characteristics of a Great Website - 09/13/11 10:40 AM
We’ve all heard the popular saying: you can’t judge a book by its cover. Unfortunately, people do – all the time – especially when it comes to your website welcome page or the entire site itself. By now it’s no secret that the first place people go to find out about you and your company is the web, so it’s important to make a good impression online, before they have even spoken to you.
I don’t know about you, but there have been plenty of times that I have visited a company website and thought “wow, this site looks like it … (4 comments)

virtual assistant: Social Media & Real Estate: Tying it All Together - 09/08/11 03:36 PM
Once you’ve gotten your feet wet, real estate is all about who you know. And ironically, so is social media. In today’s busy world of technology, social media is the first place people go for recommendations for everything. Sure, it’s easy to call a friend and say “Hey, how was that sushi restaurant you tried last week?” But it’s even easier to open your lap top or take out your smartphone and Google a review or browse the restaurant’s Facebook page. 
From restaurants to real estate, social media is the key to finding good advice on just about anything. And with … (2 comments)

virtual assistant: The 5 Parts of a Facebook Post - 08/30/11 04:14 PM
Creating content to post on social media outlets is one of the biggest challenges for any professional. Not only do you want your posts to be thoughtful and informative, but you also want them to generate feedback. But let’s be honest. We could spend countless minutes, maybe even hours trying to find that perfect thing to post, but even the best articles or bits of information aren’t guaranteed a response.
As your real estate virtual assistants, we want to make sure we’re giving you the tools you need to be successful within your careers and through your social media efforts. … (3 comments)

virtual assistant: Spending Face Time with Clients - 08/24/11 12:47 PM
As a team of real estate virtual assistants, it’s a rare opportunity when we are presented with the chance to meet our real estate agent clients that we service face to face.  Being able to meet the agents responsible for allowing us to do what we love is a rewarding treat in a virtual assistant’s world of emails and phone calls. This week, we got the opportunity to meet Ann Arbor real estate agent and local expert, Kathy Toth of Kathy Toth & Team - Keller Williams Realty. On her way back to Michigan from Wisconsin, Kathy stopped by the RealSupport … (0 comments)

virtual assistant: How to Get Referrals - 08/23/11 03:48 PM
As a real estate agent, you have the perfect opportunity to create referrals through existing clients. Why? Because people talk. Whether it is about the movie they just saw, the great service they received at a restaurant, or the friendly associate at the grocery store, people love to talk about their positive experiences. So why not be the reason to get people talking?
There are many ways to get referrals, some straight forward, and some a bit more subtle, and some don’t require any effort at all (other than great service, of course!). 
As your real estate virtual assistants, our goal … (6 comments)