I have been a Real Estate Virtual Assistant since January 2007.  I have had the pleasure of meeting an abundance of Real Estate Agents, both online and in-person. It never ceases to amaze me how many agents still give me that look of a deer caught in the highlights when I say: "I'm a Virtual Assistant". The look remains and they respond with: "Ok. But, what DO you do exactly?"

REAL ESTATE VIRTUAL ASSISTANTS (REVA) HAVE BEEN AROUND SINCE THE 80's

The term Virtual Assistant isn't new, yet too many agents still don't grasp what a Virtual Assistant can do for them. In an attempt to bridge the waters, I wanted to write this blog post in hopes that I could further explain what exactly a Real Estate Virtual Assistant can do for real estate agents worldwide.

THE FREEDOM TO CHOOSE

Unlike an in-house assistant, a virtual assistant works from their own office. Office space is not required thus, reducing your over-head expenses significantly. In addition, virtual assistants pay their own taxes, benefits, sick leave, vacation time, etc.

When partnering with a Real Estate Virtual Assistant, you have the flexibility to choose when you will delegate work to your REVA. In most cases, they'll work part-time, full-time, on-call, per week, per project, on retainer, or even just a one time basis.

INDEED WE ARE PROFESSIONALS

A Real Estate Virtual Assistant is a trained professional. They have the experience, the background, and the knowledge to be the leverage you need in your business. You don't have to worry about someone who is fresh out of high school, or someone who hasn't worked in your industry before. Real Estate Virtual Assistants are familiar with real estate lingo, the dos and don'ts and the standard rules and regulations. You can be rest assured that when partnering with a REVA, you'll be satisfied with the end result.

A PICTURE IS WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS

Picture this: Your sitting in your office. It's 10:00 am. Your desk is full of paperwork. You have a newspaper ad that needs a once over before sending to the publisher. You have a personal brochure that you need to create to give to new prospects. You have a website that needs updated or worse yet, you don't even have one yet. You need to get your just listed/just sold cards mailed. You have new listings that need to be uploaded on the internet.  You have a client that needs feedback on their showings for the past week.

If this wasn't enough on your plate, you have 3 listing appointments booked this afternoon, 2 buyers that want to sign a contract and heaven forbid you forget to meet with Sally who has an offer on one of your listings.

While you're worrying about all of the above, your subconscious comes creeping upon you; reminding you not to forget to pick up clothes at the dry cleaners, feed the cat, and meet with your Mom for dinner. Exhausting isn't it?

THERE IS A LIGHT AT THE END OF THE TUNNEL

This is exactly when a Real Estate Virtual Assistant would come in and save your day, week, and perhaps your career. A Real Estate Virtual Assistant company like Ness Lindsay would be the leverage you need to work smarter, not harder. 

You could email over your newspaper ad and we'd proof it for you AND email it to the publisher on your behalf. We have a graphic designer on our team that will complete the personal brochure for you. You send over your pictures and logo and leave the rest to us. We'll even have them printed and shipped directly to you if you're not in our general area.  We can either update and maintain your website or create one for you.  We have for past clients, called agents to receive their feedback on the showings of listings and reported back to our client's sellers... we can do this for you too! Our team of professionals can ensure your just listed/just sold cards are designed, printed and mailed to your target area and ensure all your listings are uploaded onto the internet in a timely fashion. 

So, while you're sitting at your desk feeling overwhelmed and not sure if there is a light at the end of the tunnel, learn to delegate your work load to professionals who can ensure your work is done exactly the way you want it. Now that we have taken away over half of your work load; you now have the time to meet with your clients, prospects and colleagues. We're sorry but going to the dry cleaners, feeding the cat and meeting Mom; you'll have to do on your own. Unless, she's making something good for dinner...we may reconsider!

Don't be afraid to seek assistance of professionals ~ we're here to help and we are passionate about what we do.