10 Things to Consider When Working with a Real Estate Virtual Assistant

Virtual Assistants specialize in different things.  So you may need more than one for your needs.  Here are some questions to ask and/or keep in mind...

  1. What is the VA's specialty?
  2. Do they respond to your inquiry in a timely manner?
  3. Are they a 'one-man' shop (this could cause delays)
  4. How do they communicate with you? 
  5. Ask for references
  6. Does their website have a professional appeal?
  7. Do you get a good feeling about their personality while in the assessment phase?
  8. Do they communicate clearly?
  9. Are they available for phone calls/questions? (fyi...it might be by appt.)
  10. How long have they been a virtual assistant?

Also, keep in mind that the virtual assistant is asking many of these same things about you while in the assessment phase.

Not every agent is cut out to work with a VA.  If you tend to micro-manage or you take a long time to reply to emails/phone calls, etc. a VA might not be right for you.

Keep in mind. a real estate agent-virtual assistant relationship is collaborative in nature.

Good Luck!

Sarah Reiter
Creative Agent Solutions
www.VirtualCAS.com

 
Posted by Sarah Reiter on 05/09/2007 11:35 PM   Comments (4)   , , , , , ,  

4 Comments on 10 Things to Consider When Working with a Real Estate Virtual Assistant

Hi Sarah-Thanks for your list.  I've used VA's for about 5 years now.  What a blessing!  Your list is very valuable.  It is important to find just the right blend of agnt and VA. 

05/10/2007 12:32 AM by Laguna Homes|Laguna Condos| Laguna Real Estate|Marlene Bridges (Sherman Smith & Associates)

Hi Marlene,

When you give your VA a new sale what exactly do you give them? A copy of the contract and they go with it? Or do they require more info. Do they have a form for you to follow?

 Thanks and have a great day.

05/10/2007 01:27 PM by Linda Glisson (Keller Williams Prestonwood)

Hello Sarah,

  Is this type of service available to/effective for Mortgage Guys like myself?  I'm always looking for ways to evolve my business.  Thank you in advance.

05/17/2007 04:43 AM by Jason Sardi, Pennsylvania Mortgage Broker (First Choice Equity Group Inc.)

Yes,

We help lenders and lender/real estate agent teams especially with lead generation and management.

We are also offering soon virtual loan processing/client care management where we handle all administrative details with a files i.e. acting as a liason between you and the agents, buyers, underwriters, title, etc. to ensure smooth closings. 

05/17/2007 06:36 AM by Sarah Reiter (Creative Agent Solutions)

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I'm a real estate virtual assistant|support specialist and also VA coach. Creative Agent Solutions offers services to both real estate professionals and real estate virtual assistants alike.

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