Name

Mindy Newman

Company

REMS Virtual

E-mail

Contact Mindy Newman (REMS Virtual)

Website

http://www.remsvirtual.com

Office Phone

(858) 502-9900

Cell Phone

(619) 807-1717

Fax

(858) 502-9901

Description

Virtual Administrative Assistance for Real Estate. We help with marketing flyers, direct mail postcards, ad and logo design, website design and maintenance, transaction coordination & general admin

About Us:

How We Work...

Most Real Estate Agents have a need for an assistant, although the thought of hiring their own administrative assistant appears to be quite time consuming. For some, it´s also a scary commitment. From the ad in the newspaper to the hiring and training process, a month may have passed. Unfortunately your clients and the growing paperwork won´t wait.

Our system is easy.  We work based on a time clocking system.  This means that you only pay for the time and attention given to you and your projects instead of 20 - 40 hours a week.  For example, if it takes us 20 minutes to update your website and 15 minutes to put an ad in the paper, then you are only billed for 35 minutes of our time.  You also get a monthly detailed report of actual time worked.

Within days you can have a qualified Virtual Administrator organizing your business without taking up space within your office. Real Estate Management Solutions will evaluate your current business practices, make recommendations and help you implement systems needed. REM Solutions helps you do what you do best: Sell Real Estate!

Time Keeping & Billing

How do we keep track of your hours?

 We punch a time clock and you receive the
recorded punches once a month!

 Time tracking report includes:
Time Punched In
Time Punched Out
Description of Work Done
Daily Total Hours
Monthly Total Hours

Company Background: 

REMS Virtual is a company located in San Diego County.  I decided to create the company after seeing a consistent need for experienced staffing within the Real Estate Community. A licensed agent myself, I have designed this program to help agents with their administrative, marketing and advertising needs without having to occupy space within their office.  My experience in real estate, business, accounting, marketing, advertising, web design, software training and office management has lent a hand in building a succesful Virtual Administrator program.

This is a relatively new concept that has proven to be not only successful but necessary.  The agents I work with never have to worry about training, managing, turnover rates or limits in their uses of technology.  I take pride in helping agents become more successful and achieve awards.

If you're skeptical, I recommend that you visit my testimonial page or call me.  I would be happy to explain how my program works.

Mindy Newman~Owner

I joined Real Estate Management Solutions in the Spring of 2004 when it was a groundbreaking business concept.  Today, it has grown to become quite a successful business in which I am extremely proud to be a part of.

 

My good friend Mindy presented me with this ground level opportunity to develop this company as a team.  Mindy possesses a vast knowledge of the Real Estate business, while I bring my degree in Accounting with experiences as a Fiduciary Trust Accountant, Global Asset Reconciler, Revenue Control Specialist, and Senior Sales Associate within the banking industry.

 

Together we´ve become quite a team!  We look forward to each day´s new challenges and approach them with a work ethic that has been the key to our success.  We are constantly searching for new ideas which will help our clients utilize their time in more productive ways.  By taking advantage of our services, agents have more time to focus on their primary objectives.

 

We take pride in the fact that our small business helps our clients achieve big business results.  Give us a call and we´ll use our time to maximize your time!

Deanna Hook
Office Manager

Areas of Expertise:

                          Transaction Coordination

Enjoy the ability to view the progress and access documents 
for your transaction online.  You will also be provided with a
disc of all docs signed in your transaction at close of escrow.

This service is priced per file.

Property Flyers

Custom Design & Printing

Farm / Center of Influence Mailings

Custom Designed Postcards Including Printing & Mailing, Brian Buffini Cap Item Monthly Mailings, Newsletters, Preferred Client Club, and more...

Website Maintenance & Management

Custom Website Creation and Ongoing Maintenance 

Write Content, Input & Update Listings for Any & All Websites.

Advanced Access Websites: Customization of Templates, Community Pages,
Link Popularity & Search Engine Optimization

1ParkPlace Websites: Customize Drip Campaigns, Update Listings

and more...

Is it really so important to have a website?

Nearly 3 out of 4 homebuyers now use the Internet as a tool when searching for a home, and those who use the Internet are more likely to use real estate professionals, according to the 2003 National Association of Realtors® Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers.

Internet buyers are younger, wealthier, better educated and more likely to be married than traditional buyers. The California Association of Realtors® advises, however, that Internet buyers and traditional buyers should not be viewed as two separate populations but as segments in the spectrum of the homebuying population, each utilizing technology in varying degrees.

C.A.R. President Jim Hamilton said, "Homebuyers clearly view the Internet as a tool to enhance their ability to research the real estate market, rather than a replacement for a Realtor®'s expertise in the field."

"As more consumers gain access to high-speed connections and spend more time online, they have clearly experienced a growing comfort level with using the Internet in all facets of their day-to-day lives," said Hamilton. "This has translated into greater use of the Internet when buying a home. Given the competitive nature of the current real estate market, consumers increasingly look to the Internet for information. As a result, homebuyers are better informed and maintain a greater sense of control over the homebuying process."


Stay on the Cutting Edge

The 2005 N.A.R. Member Profile discovered that 87% of real estate firms and 46% of individual Realtors® have a website to market their services. The study also reported that 81% of buyers who use the Internet to search for a home purchase through a real estate agent, while 63% of non-Internet users buy through an agent. Non-internet users are more likely to purchase directly from a builder or an owner they knew in advance of the transaction.

In 2005, the C.A.R. reported that Realtors® are doing more than ever on the Internet such as marketing, maintaining their websites, and communicating with clients. As a result they are generating more business from the Internet than ever before. About one-third of Realtors® business is being generated from the Internet in 2005 versus under one-quarter a year ago and even less in prior years.


A Note About Community Pages and Searching the MLS

Former C.A.R. president Gary Thomas said that by the time an Internet buyer contacts an agent, he or she has a "good understanding of what they want, where they want to live, and what they can afford." He added, "They've often chosen the neighborhoods they want to evaluate, narrowed their choice of homes, come up with a list of homes they want to see and understood what they can afford and what their mortgage options are."

The N.A.R. found that the most important factors in choosing a location to purchase a home are neighborhood quality, close to a job or school, close to family or friends, and the school district itself.

One of our specialties is providing community pages for the areas you serve. Show potential clients that you really are a local expert. Keep potential clients at your website longer and give them a reason to keep coming back.

We can also assist you in setting up an Internet Data Exchange (IDX) feed so that your potential clients can search the MLS from your website.

Note: IDX policies range from state to state. We will work with your MLS Board to find out what requirements are necessary for you to feature a live feed on your website.

Testimonials:

"REM solutions had been an enormous help to me in my growing business.  Before I found REM Solutions I was too busy to take care of the very important administrative details that are vital to maintaining a business.  Since I have used REM Solutions, my time has been freed up to network and grow my business, or to just get some much needed time off.  I would recommend REM Solutions for anyone who wants to take their business to the next level."

Julia Orphius
REMAX La Jolla

Dear potential clients:

As you know real estate can be a very demanding career with a variety of different tasks to accomplish on a daily basis.  An essential task that keeps your business flourishing is marketing.  Marketing yourself, your listings, and buyers is the engine and driving force of a successful agents business.  It is often the case that with overwhelming activities in other areas an agents marketing plan is executed.  Mindy Newman of Real Estate Management Solutions has provided me the opportunity to focus on working with more buyers and sellers, listing and selling more properties, and more time for me and my family.  Mindy and her professional staff ensure that all my listings and sales are properly marketed and have helped me to keep in contact with my past clients and sphere of influence.  Real Estate Management Solutions is a reliable service that will help any professional real estate agent who is ready to take their business to the next level.

Thank you Mindy and Staff!

You´re the greatest,

Tim

"Mindy has been very helpful in assisting me to achieve my goals as a top producer.  She and her staff removed the time I was spending on marketing and made it more consistent so that I could concentrate on my business.  She not only set up but also manages my website so it's always up to date.  I started selling real estate a year ago and have not only achieved Chairman's Circle but was also honored as Rookie of the Year!"

Mike Heck
619-865-4420
Prudential California Realty

www.mikeheckhomes.com

"Where do I start.  Well I came to her as kind of skeptical.  You just never know.  Well Ms. Mindy of R.E.M.S. knows how to get your phone to ring.  My 1st mailing with her was a smash and I actually got a listing out of it."

"She's on time with my monthly mailings so I don't have to think about it.  She's got my credit card number and she goes for it (always with my approval of course).  She always sends me a proof and lets me know when my card is being debited.  It's great!"

"Mindy and her staff are friendly, open minded and really understand the business.  She's also extremely professional and easy to talk to."

Valerie Gardner
619-890-8952
REMAX Associates

"Mindy has added tremendously to my business. After a co-worker referred her services to me, she quickly took charge of reconstructing my website and customizing its content to suit my business. This task would have taken me countless hours to do, so to have Mindy work efficiently and quickly to make the necessary changes has helped free time up for me to devote to my clients. Thank you Mindy for bringing me into the 21st Century with your insightful technology skills!"

Katie Adams
The Willis Allen Company

To Whom It Concerns,

It is our pleasure to give Mindy Newman our very best recommendation.

Ms.Newman has worked for us (kengina & Associates, a division of Prudential California Realty) since 2004 supporting us in our marketing and advertising needs.

Ms. Newman is tremendously efficient, talented and every small business owners dream to work with.

She has, many times, worked night and day when needed in order to get our business up and running.   Despite the stress levels we may have (and that´s daily), Mindy deals in the positive and always carries a smile; we never have to worry once Mindy is on the job.

Mindy is knowledgeable on the projects/challenges that we come across on a daily basis and is never to busy to answer our calls.   if for some reason she does not have the answer, we can always depend on her to get back to us as soon as possible.

Mindy is certainly our life saver and would refer her skills to family, co-workers and clientele.

If you need further information, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Sincerely,

 

Ken Tablang, GRI, CRS
Gina Barnes

www.kengina.com

 

"Mindy and her company R.E.M. have been great in helping me leverage my time and effectiveness. She keeps up my Sphere of Influence database, creates unique marketing pieces for me and updates and maintains my website. She allows me to do what I do best while she helps do what is best for my business."

Sabine Steck
Century 21 Carole
www.sabinesteck.com

"Mindy helps us with our marketing and with our website. She is very fast and efficient. She has done a great job for us."

Rosy Rios
www.rosyrios.com

"I have been working with Mindy for over a year and she is always ready to help me with whatever I need. She keeps my website updated, handles my marketing for me, and she give me great suggestions when I ask her opinion. She has been great!"

Steve Seus
www.steveseus.com

"Mindy helped to get me set up with my website and she customized it for me. Thanks to her, it's always up to date with my newest listings and some of the listings from my office. I really love my website."

Denise Lisa
www.deniselisa.com

"We receive many compliments on this website and appreciate all that Mindy does for me."

Bev Young
www.bevyoung.com

"I really like the way she did the community links page. It is a great idea and it makes it so much easier to read and I think people will be more inclined to look further because of the way she worded everything. She did a great job!!!!"

Meg Nadeau
www.megnadeau.com

"I have been working with Mindy for over a year and a half and her company has done a wonderful job of keeping my website up to date, keeping my expenses up to date and overall helping me with whatever I need."

Arlette Smith
www.arlettesandiego.com

"REM Solutions has done a great job of revamping my website and helping me with feedback, new ideas and random projects. I really appreciate all their help."

Brad Butner
www.southerncaliforniahomesonline.com

"Mindy and her staff have been helping me with my website and all of my Brian Bufini mailers. They have really taken a load off of my mind and helped me to work the Bufini system."

Ruth Carter
www.ruthcarter.com

"HI Mindy, Thanks for all you've done, I will gladly recommend you to colleagues. I got a great compliment from an agent in Fla..Bravo to you!"

Teri Barton
www.teribarton.com

"Mindy has a STAFF that is professional, helpful, courteous and very good at maximizing a web site. I needed the hand-holding and they delivered."

Beryl Ono
www.berylono.com

"Mindy and her staff have been extremely helpful to me. They are creative and very professional and quick to respond. Their assistance has been truly priceless to me."

Alana Croker
www.alanacroker.com

"Mindy and her staff are terrific. In a short time they customized my web site and they work diligently in keeping it up to date. They are always professional and courteous. I am now in the process of moving all of my marketing to R.E.M. Solutions. Thanks Mindy!"

Cindy Tucker
www.cynthiatucker.com

"We purchased an broker site from Advanced Access but were challenged with how to work with it. We had some design ideas but we weren't sure if they could be implemented into the site. Not to mention we needed such things done like getting our roster uploaded, getting all our listings uploaded, creating a "Careers" section and filling the site itself with content. Needless to say, WE ARE THRILLED WITH THE RESULTS. When we shared what we wanted as our "DREAM" custom website, we didn't realize she was going to be able to actually create it using a template. Mindy and her staff did a fabulous job!"

Jennifer Midyett Courtney
www.century21lawrenceks.com

"Thanks for the great job you did on the city information & links on the home page of my site. I'm told that pursuing links with the Advanced Access sites across the country could improve my ranks with the search engines. Since you did such a good job with the cities, I would like you to do the link popularity for me as well."

Shirley Miller
www.shirleymiller.com

"Mindy Newman did a great job for me when she and her creative team fine tuned my web site for my RE/MAX real estate business. Mindy gave me 100% of her expertise in creating a wonderful communities section for my site. The wording is excellent, and it made me want to visit and buy in my own community. I know that using Mindy and her team will provide viewings for my site well into the future. I would highly recommend Mindy Newman for any virtual assisting assignment."

Ron Harbin
www.blueridgegamountaincabins.com

"Thanks Mindy for doing such a fantastic job on my website. I am enjoying working with you and your staff. Your very professional and efficient. I look forward to opportunities to show off my website and the work you've done. Will contact you soon to do more. "

Tom Jackowski
www.allaboutcontracostarealestate.com

"I want to thank you and Brian. I really love my website. I thought this was going to be a super expensive, overwhelming, time consuming event and it was done so quickly and professionally, that I think it's worth every penny. I do a lot of training for Coldwell Banker here and I'm going to have this up on the screen before my classes. I'm going to add you to all my training materials as a valued supplier. So expect a lot more of referrals from MN."

Cheryl Holds
www.cherylholds.com