Real estate blog entries tagged with virtual assistance

Blog entries tagged with "virtual assistance":

virtual assistance: Remember - Who or When? - 05/15/08 12:06 PM

Did you ever clean out your desk drawer only to find a napkin, some post-its and business cards with a name and phone number on them but you don't remember "who or when"? Well, the same thing is true for the other desk drawer; someone has your business card or your … (0 comments)

virtual assistance: Virtual Assistants a Realtor's Greatest Asset - 05/07/08 09:29 PM

by Shannon Penrod and Sandra Beck
Everyone has heard of virtual assistants but they seem almost like a mythical beast that one hears about and never sees. Do they really exist? Virtual Assistants do exist. The reason you don't see them every where is that part of a virtual assistant's job is … (0 comments)

virtual assistance: Judges 7:7 – A Spiritual Adventure - 05/05/08 01:58 PM

Judges 7:7 – The Lord said to Gideon, “I will deliver you with the 300 men who lapped”. This passage illustrates an important point: God is looking for people who will “stand”. When the hosts of Midian came against the Israelites, Gideon gathered together a large army of 32,000 men. … (2 comments)

virtual assistance: Phishing -VS- Legitimate Emails - 04/28/08 06:10 PM

Phishing is the term used for email fraud threat, which continues to grow with each passing day. Phishing is deception, designed to steal your sensitive personal or financial information; such as personal data, such as credit card numbers, passwords, and account data. Phishing costs consumers millions of dollars a year in … (2 comments)

virtual assistance: Autoresponders - 04/22/08 04:14 PM

Timely follow-up is key to gaining revenue for you and your business.
Whether you've captured a new customer's information or are keeping in touch with an existing client, follow-up will help keep your name on the minds of others.
The less time consuming and most cost-effective way to follow-up with your customers or clients is with autoresponders.
Autoresponders … (2 comments)

virtual assistance: Drive Traffic To Your Site - 04/14/08 03:41 PM

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virtual assistance: 2 Thessalonians 2:15 - For New Christians... - 04/14/08 02:31 PM

2 Thessalonians 2:15 says – Stand firm and hold to the traditions you were taught. Christians need to stand with their feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace. The moment we begin to compromise on the Word of God and the great truths of the gospel, we shall … (3 comments)

virtual assistance: I Am Not Your Competition - 03/08/08 06:45 AM

The real estate agent lives in a highly competitive world and more competition is not something you need. You've worked hard weighing the options of possibly hiring someone you know and risking a relationship or hiring a stranger and risking the unknown. You've probably had days of frustration training someone who had no … (6 comments)

virtual assistance: Update-Positions Now Open! - 03/07/08 04:12 PM

Full Time Positions FILLED, but still doing project based, contact me for details! Below is a list of the tasks that I do... Maintain Database (point2agent, sharperagent, etc) General Correspondence (make appointments, verify appointments, etc) Register BPO's and REO's ( I register and follow up with them for you) Blogging ( … (2 comments)

virtual assistance: Your missing out on some great information if your not receiving my ezine Julie's Virtual Bit's - 03/06/08 05:58 PM

Sign up for "Julie's Virtual Bits" and receive my FREE report "7 Ways to Utilize a Virtual Assistant to Increase Your Dollars" Sign up TODAY at http://www.letscoordinate.com/real-estate-virtual-assistant-newsletter.htm All the best, Julie Barnes Let's Coordinate, LLC … (0 comments)

virtual assistance: Get a FREE virtual assistant today! - 03/04/08 02:29 PM

Virtual Assistants are gaining popularity as our business and home schedules are becoming exceedingly busier. Laura Monroe and Jen Wilson are 2 human virtual assistants offering great skills and services for real estate professionals. They can keep you organized and keep your real estate business on track with great marketing and technology assistance.
But … (9 comments)

virtual assistance: Listing Management - 02/28/08 10:58 AM

Here is the typical data entry on any normal listing:MLS (Multiple Listing Service) CSS (Centralized Showing Services) KWLW (Keller Williams Listing Service) KW Showcase (KW personal magazine) Realtor.Com (showcase package, if applicable) Personal website (if applicable) Secondary Site (Craig's List, Trulia, Zillow) But this is just the tip of the iceberg.There is … (0 comments)

virtual assistance: Have You followed Up? - 02/19/08 04:03 PM

Are you one of those that fail to follow up with your prospects and clients because you either don’t have the time or you feel like your “bugging” the person? Do you know how much business you’re losing out on? I am speaking from experience when I say I hated … (8 comments)

virtual assistance: HOA Woes - again - and a suggestion - 02/19/08 01:24 PM

Although I could continue on lamenting about the numerous headaches, heartaches, and paycheck aches that Lenders cause all of us, I thought I'd derail for a moment and discuss management companies again. Do you remember when I talked about them? I talked about my pseudo company - Cro Pomm! Yuck! The perpetual … (2 comments)

virtual assistance: DO YOUR LISTINGS STAND OUT IN ON-LINE CLASSIFIEDS? - 01/25/08 09:27 AM

I am sure that as active rain members you realize the importance of exposure for your listings. When you search for items online what grabs your attention? A catchy title is a good start, and photos are great as well. But what about the presentation. Do more astectic postings get higher … (5 comments)

virtual assistance: Beating a dead horse - 01/22/08 10:44 AM

I have an unbelievably great example of a Lender snafoo (snafu - depending on your preference of spelling). Here's how it went -
I received the contract 3 1/2 weeks ago. I called and introduced myself to the Lender on that same day. My question to the Lender, which is the same … (4 comments)

virtual assistance: Conditions...conditional...riiiiiiiiiight - 01/17/08 04:54 PM

Ok, so the last time I blogged I vented a little about my frustrations with Lenders - especially as of late. Since then I have done a little homework, asked a few questions, and dealt with some more headaches. Here it goes -
1. Conditions -
Who has dealt with a situation where … (6 comments)

virtual assistance: Opening a can of worms - 01/14/08 03:43 PM

I am aware that this post is very much like walking on the proverbial egg shells. Or, it's like walking on quick sand. Um, I can't think of any other nifty adages. The point is that I know that this post may ruffle some feathers. But I'm writing this in hopes … (6 comments)

virtual assistance: A Virtual Tour Of The Real World - 01/14/08 02:40 PM

As the internet continues to go from strength to strength many Real Estate professionals continue to look towards Virtual Tours as a way to assist clients and save their own time. But how many actually push forward with the idea, and what benefits does it offer?
A Virtual Tour is the … (4 comments)

virtual assistance: Transaction Fee's - Revisited - 01/08/08 09:00 AM

When I first started doing Transaction Coordination here at Keller Williams, I blogged about how to charge a transaction fee to the client (see HERE). I had quite a few agents come to my office and say two things -1. I use to charge a transaction fee, but I quit. I … (0 comments)

virtual assistance: Potential snags to a closing - 01/07/08 01:39 PM

The more I do transaction management, the more I realize just how many snags there are that can hold up a closing.
And the strange thing is that many, if not most, agents out there do not realize that they are overlooking a potential deal killer. I will give 1 example that I find … (4 comments)

virtual assistance: Are You Ready for 2008 - HOW to take your business to the NEXT LEVEL - 12/28/07 01:29 PM

Are You Ready for 2008?We've worked with several top-producing teams that do understand the value of monitoring their success and setting goals by constantly raising the bar. Each have their own way of doing this, but generally each team met weekly to discuss where they were in their forecast and what … (1 comments)

virtual assistance: Should I Market In This Declining Real Estate Market? - 12/28/07 11:34 AM

I've been asked this question quite frequently from Realtors during this past year.
My answer is "Absolutely you should market in this type of real estate market, as well as any other real estate market conditions...you just change your style for each condition".
We should all remember the basics of marketing...You Need To Get … (3 comments)

virtual assistance: Should I Market In This Declining Real Estate Market? - 12/28/07 11:34 AM

virtual assistance: Should I Market In This Declining Real Estate Market? - 12/28/07 11:32 AM

virtual assistance: Should I Market In This Declining Real Estate Market? - 12/28/07 11:31 AM

virtual assistance: Should I Market In This Declining Real Estate Market? - 12/28/07 11:30 AM

virtual assistance: Should I Market In This Declining Real Estate Market? - 12/28/07 11:28 AM

virtual assistance: Not Enough Time To Farm & Market Yourself? We Can Help! - 12/27/07 12:11 PM

Are Paperwork & Marketing Weighing You Down? Contact Us!
Delegating time consuming tasks will give you more time to produce more business! It takes a lot of work to grow your business. And it takes even more time to make it a success. But, you can't do it all on your own … (0 comments)

virtual assistance: Not Enough Time To Farm & Market Yourself? We Can Help! - 12/26/07 10:28 AM

virtual assistance: Not Enough Time To Farm & Market Yourself? We Can Help! - 12/26/07 10:27 AM

virtual assistance: Not Enough Time To Farm & Market Yourself? We Can Help! - 12/26/07 10:26 AM

virtual assistance: Not Enough Time To Farm & Market Yourself? We Can Help! - 12/26/07 10:24 AM

virtual assistance: Not Enough Time To Farm & Market Yourself? We Can Help! - 12/26/07 10:23 AM

virtual assistance: 12.07 - My Faithful Assistant Provides Virtual Assistant Services! - 12/18/07 04:16 PM

Clients come from a wide variety of industries. They all share a common bond, despite their diversity...a desire to grow their business! Here are some examples:
•·         Accountants
•·         Advertising Agencies
•·         Apartment Complexes
•·         Assisted Living Facilities
•·         Attorneys
•·         Authors & Writers
•·         Bail Bonds
•·         Churches & Mission Organizations
•·         Developers
•·         Entrepreneurs
•·         Executive Recruiters
•·         Financial Planners
•·         Fund … (0 comments)

virtual assistance: 12.07 - My Faithful Assistant Provides Virtual Assistant Services! - 12/18/07 04:16 PM

virtual assistance: 12.07 - What Services Does My Faithful Assistant Provide To Others? - 12/18/07 04:09 PM

Below is a list of what has been requested so far:
Advertising & Marketing
BrochuresBusiness GiftsEmail MarketingNewslettersNewspaper & Magazine AdsPromotion ItemsVisual Tour
Bookkeeping
Bank ReconciliationBill PayCustomer InvoicingDeposit, Receipts
Clerical & Secretarial
CorrespondenceDocument Preparation in Various ProgramsEmail & Voicemail Follow-UpGraphsMail Merge PreparationsMailingsSpreadsheetsWord Processing
Data Entry
Build & Maintain DatabaseDatabase ManagementVarious Programs per Industry
Event Planning
Catering Organization & ArrangementsInvitations
Research
InternetSpecific Programs per Industry
Resumes
Hardcopy & … (0 comments)

virtual assistance: 12.07 - What Is a Virtual Assistant? - 12/18/07 03:57 PM

A Virtual Assistant (VA) is a highly skilled administrative professional with years of experience and a mixture of skills and talents. Because VA's are an independent contractor, you'll receive the benefits of an assistant, without the expense of an employee. A VA is just like an executive assistant, secretary or personal … (8 comments)

virtual assistance: 12.07 - What Organization, Business or Individual Can Benefit From Using a VA? - 12/18/07 03:51 PM

One who desires a better quality of service than what a temp agency can provide. One who desires a professional "partner" that has a vested interest in the business being a success. One who desires to spend more time with their family, or enjoy more of life. One who desires to … (0 comments)

virtual assistance: 12.07 - What Are The Benefits of Using a VA? - 12/18/07 03:47 PM

It saves you money. You don't have the expense of a full-time employee; payroll, insurance, taxes, holiday pay, vacation and sick time or leave of absence, additional office space or equipment costs. It gives you freedom. You can concentrate on your business and delegate the mundane tasks. You can pursue other … (0 comments)

virtual assistance: Professional Computer Nerd goes Virtual! - 11/14/07 10:02 PM

This post is a little different from what you are used to me writing, however if you will oblige me this one indulgence I will be sure to get back with the program and give you guys the tips and ideas I have been sharing. All too often people ask me … (4 comments)

virtual assistance: Time For Work - What Should I Wear? - 11/13/07 01:59 PM

When I started Second Self Virtual Assistance many years ago, I didn't set the alarm and I didn't worry a lot about what I should wear to work. It was a short commute from the bedroom to my home office. Just go through the livingroom, into the hallway, take a left … (1 comments)

virtual assistance: Virtual Assistance - 11/01/07 04:05 PM

I wanted to take a moment to say thank you to all the agents here at the Keller Williams Realty Heritage office who have opted to use my services. I have been overwhelmed at the success of this venture, remarks from the Agents, Title Companies, and even...yes, Lenders!
People like Cathy Naiser … (0 comments)

virtual assistance: A Round 'Tuit' and Virtual Assistants - 10/27/07 09:00 AM

A Round ‘Tuit' and Virtual Assistants
Most of us remember, from several years ago, the round ‘tuit' that swept through emails, forwarded ‘round and ‘round the country - maybe even the world. The premise was that if you had this ‘tuit,' you could finally get around to doing all of the things … (0 comments)

virtual assistance: Attn: RE Developers and Investors - 10/13/07 04:56 AM

Good Morning Bloggers!
Yet another way to utilize a Virtual Assistant - add administrative services to a luxury amenities package at high end subdivisions.
It is amazing, but most luxury subdivisions offer a plethora of amenities such as fitness center, dry cleaning service, massage clinic, beauty salon, restaurant reservations. What? No administrative … (3 comments)

virtual assistance: If You Have Clients Who Own Luxury RV's or Motorcoaches - 09/15/07 09:52 PM

Own an RV or luxury motorcoach? A Virtual Assistant is perfect for you! Are you retired, semi-retired, or just travel a lot? Have you recently purchased an RV or a luxury motorcoach? Did you know you can be as efficient and organized as when you are home, whilst you are on … (3 comments)

virtual assistance: Organized Real Estate Admin Processes - 09/07/07 09:52 AM

In my work with real estate clients, one key issue keeps arising. It is very difficult to organize the daily processes & procedures of their real estate business. The agent or their on-site assistant performs various tasks repeatedly (updating contacts in the contact database, developing and submitting ad copy, entering new listings … (2 comments)

virtual assistance: Attn: Virtual Assistants - VACOC Survey - 08/10/07 10:36 PM

FYI ~"It's survey time again! Stand up and be counted! The 2007 Virtual Assistant Industry Survey is underway, and we want YOU to be included!Last August, the VACOC conducted its first annual survey of the Virtual Assistant profession. Over 3,000 Virtual Assistants worldwide, primarily from the United States, Canada, United Kingdom … (4 comments)

virtual assistance: Check out the interview with Craig Newmark from Craigslist! - 08/09/07 10:49 AM

Hello Inman News had a great interview with Craig Newman of Craigslist and Alex Perriella of Realogy. It is a little long but offers great insight to the future of internet advertising!http://www.inman.com/hstory.aspx?ID=64162I watched the whole thing and am spending sometime today checking out Second Life, Yahoo classified and google. If you … (3 comments)

virtual assistance: Inman News as of Wednesday! - 08/08/07 11:18 AM

HelloI was wondering if anyone checked out what Inman news had to say about marketing, both online and offline. Very interesting! Seems they did a study and the most effective tool the Realtor still has available to him is - POSTCARDS!! Of course, these postcards are branded to your team or company … (4 comments)

virtual assistance: Would like to meet fellow Virtual Assistance! - 08/01/07 09:57 PM

Hello
I have a marketing company that serves Realtors and Investors. I am new to Active Rain as well.
I know there are lots of Virutal Assistant companies who are members. If you would like to share please do so. I would like to chat with some fellow VA's! Sharing knowledge is always … (3 comments)

virtual assistance: A Gift for You: Ask a Broker the Dirt on Working with Outsourcing Providers and Virtual Assistants - 07/19/07 09:13 AM

Ever wondered what it would be like to have someone help you with your overwhelming work load? Have you heard about virtual assistance, about outsourcing professionals, about freelance project services for real estate, but have hesitated to try it out?How would you like to ask a real estate broker for the … (2 comments)

virtual assistance: Virtual Assistants - Impress Your REP Clients by Using LeadtoClose - 07/18/07 06:24 AM

As a virtual assistant, your clients will often ask you for advice on what real estate-specific software would be the best for them to use. Some are interested in lead management, some want a reliable contact database, others may not be sure of what they want, but they know they need … (0 comments)

virtual assistance: Class Is In Session: Enjoy a Free Event Designed for New Virtual Assistants! - 07/16/07 09:30 PM

RemoteProfessionals.com is celebrating two years as a networking organization for outsourcing specialists, virtual assistants and offsite service providers. We want encourage everyone to join us as we celebrate . . .so we have developed two great events for July and August -- and we are offering them both for free!
(I'm … (0 comments)

virtual assistance: Mansfield, Missouri -- Reflections on Teams and Virtual Teams from the Ozarks - 06/29/07 06:16 PM

Virtual teams or telecommuting became a twinkle in the eye of real estate professionals the minute fax machines and direct dial long distance were launched. We just KNEW there had to be some way we could make this work -- to be able to contact our office effectively and quickly from … (5 comments)

virtual assistance: How can a REVA assist you market for more business? - 06/22/07 12:26 AM

A Real Estate Virtual Assistant can be a invaluable tool when you are trying to build up your business .... here are a couple ways they can help...
(And Remember - You can use a REVA as little or as much as your business can afford - so start small and watch … (2 comments)

virtual assistance: What is a Virtual Assistant and how can they help me and my business? - 06/13/07 09:59 PM

I have received this question a number of times here on AR.... the below should be able to help better understand this relatively new profession and how it can fit into your business model. Please feel free to contact me with any questions. Have a great night everyone!
Virtual Assistants (VAs) are independent … (6 comments)

virtual assistance: Virtual Assistance Services, The BASICS: Part I Administrative Support Services - 06/13/07 06:26 PM

The term "Virtual Assistant" in its simplest form, describes a person who assists, as an administrative assistant would, from a remote location, typically their home office. Virtual assistants provide a vaasst (not a typo) array of services from administrative support services to web design. In this segment we will discuss how … (4 comments)

virtual assistance: Have you searched for your own name in the search engines lately? - 06/02/07 11:47 AM

Two years ago, I did and I found a million Gwendolyn Wright links at least. The only thing was that none of them were about me.I do mean NONE! At least not in the first 100 pages or so. I officially started my business last year and I was able to … (18 comments)

virtual assistance: Kudos To Karen Reddick, Dawn Fertangelo, NBC & Virtual Dynamos across the Globe! - 05/24/07 09:37 PM

Did you catch the today show segment today, featuring the virtual assistant industry and a virtual assistant named Karen Reddick. Here is the link to the segment CLICK PHOTO: Be sure to let me know what you think about the segment. Personally, I think that aside from the fact that it stated … (0 comments)

virtual assistance: Open Letter to Real Estate Professionals Seeking Virtual Assistance - 05/21/07 04:47 PM

I've gotten several requests recently from real estate professionals wanting to know how a Virtual Assistant could help them with their businesses so I decided to write an open letter to all agents that are considering using a VA. Here goes:
Hello, Ms. Realtor.
You were wondering how a Virtual Assistant could help you … (2 comments)

virtual assistance: A Virtual World of Possibilities - Part 2 - 04/30/07 02:20 PM

Don't continue to let the day-to-day tasks of your business pile up. Let me tell you; you won't regret your decision to partner with a Professional Real Estate Virtual Assistant (PREVA), but there are are a few things to consider in order to find the right PREVA match for you. Like … (3 comments)

virtual assistance: Could You Use Some "Virtual" Assistance? - 04/19/07 01:38 PM

As a Real Estate Professional I'm sure you have struggled with keeping on top of all your day-to-day tasks at some point in your business, and you have probably been faced with making a decision about getting some help.

Let The Obsolete Employee help you make these decisions. This book discusses the benefits … (0 comments)

virtual assistance: Sometimes Marketing Doesn't Have to be Expensive, Just Creative - 03/07/07 12:20 PM

Marketing is essential to a successful business. In fact, without it a business cannot survive. It doesn't have to be elaborate or costly; it just has to reach the appropriate market. Your target market is anyone that could use your services. By marketing specifically to those most likely to use your … (6 comments)

virtual assistance: A Career Military Spouses Can Take With Them: Even when stationed remotely - 03/01/07 07:30 AM

For the first 10 years of my life as a military spouse, I was not employed outside the home. I felt it was crucial to my children's well-being to stay at home with them. I did not return to the workforce until the youngest of my three children started school. When … (18 comments)

virtual assistance: What can a virtual assistant do for you? - 12/04/06 02:34 AM

Jeff Belonger asked on a blog posted by Laura Monroe what a virtual assistant does. A virtual assistant can do anything an agent can do, with a few exceptions. The law varies from state to state. Here's some ideas of what a virtual assistant can do for an agent, from my point … (6 comments)

virtual assistance: Come out, come out, where ever you are - 11/19/06 06:46 PM

I just finished imputing information into a client's database. The fields for me to imput into were fairly typical information: first and last name, title, company name, address, phone, fax, email, website, industry, and niche. There weren't that many companies to imput. It should have been easy. I should have been able to click … (10 comments)

virtual assistance: Test The Waters First...The JUMP right in! - 10/10/06 04:20 PM

Just like the Real Estate Market the relationship between a Realtor and their assistant(s) come in many forms, and take twists and turns along the way, some wonderful, some not so wonderful. Deciding to find an assistant, adding a new team member, downsizing in the changing market, can all add a bit of … (3 comments)

virtual assistance: Working non-traditional hours - 10/10/06 10:40 AM

I had a conversation recently with a fellow virtual assistant about our hours of operation in our businesses. I see so many virtual assistants who will only work Monday to Friday from 9-5. It's their businesses and they can work whatever hours they want to, but when you're virtual I don't see … (0 comments)

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