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Outsourcing... Is it for Real Estate?

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Services for Real Estate Pros with AnotherME, LLC

My background is in corporate telecommunications/technology sales ...many moons ago!  And outsourcing was the big buzz word - everyone was doing it!  Outsourcing was used for management’s “pet projects”, for services we didn't offer and in some cases they outsourced an entire department to another company who could do it better for less!  It made sense… and cents.  Using the talents and resources of strategic partners to save on staffing, expenses and training.  It was a way for my company to stay focused on it's core business.

Back then, I sold “services” for a video conferencing manufacturer.  We offered everything from maintenance services, coordination of equipment installations – worldwide, bridging video calls ‘across the pond’ and around the country, plus designing and building custom video rooms for distance learning and corporate boardrooms.

There’s no way we could have staffed and managed all of those services – worldwide, while maintaining focus on our core business of building video conferencing equipment!  We outsourced all or a portion of every service we offered; with no apologies!

Fast forward to Real Estate - How can YOU focus on providing the best service to your clients when you’re the one who does it all?

Do you have a “pet project” you need to get done?  Do you need a Marketing Department or a Bookkeeping Department.  Do you need a strategic partner to help you grow your business? 

If you're not focused on your core business, then maybe it’s time to think about outsourcing!  But, where do you go, who do you call? 

Hit the easy button... the Virtual Assistant business is your vehicle for Outsourcing!

AnotherME Virtual Assistants offer Real Estate Outsourcing!  Real Estate Support is our core business: listing coordination, closing coordination, marketing, database support, blogging, social media support, bookkeeping and expense management!  We also offer mailing services, general admin and graphic design.

As a real estate professional (and a small business owner), we can learn a few lessons from our friends in the corporate world.  Outsourcing is one of those lessons.  It’s a business decision that makes sense …and cents!

 

Thom Abbott
MyMidtownMojo.com |770.713.1505 | Intown Atlanta GA Condo Living - Atlanta, GA
Midtown Atlanta GA Condos For Sale

BAM! Ms. Patty! It's a home run to left field! What a great way to show the value of YOUR business to the real estate community!

Sep 02, 2009 01:36 AM
Elite Home Sales Team
Elite Home Sales Team OC - Corona del Mar, CA
A Tenacious and Skilled Real Estate Team

This could make a lot of sense especially now that we are trying to focus on the basics.

Sep 02, 2009 01:45 AM
Patty Keller
AnotherME, LLC - Atlanta, GA
AnotherMe - 770-414-9393 - RE Virtual Assistant

Thanks Thom!  I'll help you anytime - you're the best!

Sep 02, 2009 01:47 AM
Robert Solomon/Broker/Owner
I Net Realty Group, Inc. - Hudson, FL

Out sourcing is a good thing if you have good control over it, a Friend of mine offers it to all the agents at his office and there are fees that go with it. It does free up your time to list and sell but I think you loose that personal trust that the client has with you and not the company you work for.

Sep 02, 2009 01:52 AM
Patty Keller
AnotherME, LLC - Atlanta, GA
AnotherMe - 770-414-9393 - RE Virtual Assistant

I-Net Realty Group -I understand your thoughts about losing control or the personal interaction.  However, we find that our closing coordinators and listing coordinators are loved by our agents and their clients.  We are able to respond quickly, send updates, and keep the client happy.  Which ultimately makes the agent look good! 

Thanks for reading our post and commenting!

Sep 02, 2009 09:43 AM
Lane Bailey
Century 21 Results Realty - Suwanee, GA
Realtor & Car Guy

I think Patty is hitting the nail here.  Your clients will remember that YOU delivered the goods, even though it was actually one of her people doing the heavy lifting. 

Sep 02, 2009 02:07 PM