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Are You Sacrificing Quality When You Outsource?
The Yes, No, and Maybe of ItQuality outsourcing (Virtual Assistance) can be a tricky issue.  While some Realtors® have embraced this service, others remain unconvinced. Some agents are more comfortable with using domestic resources than sending their work overseas.  It's a concern whether an overseas company will provide the same quality of work as domestic services.  There's also an issue about whether English is their first language.
To help you make an informed decision, this post will take a look at outsourcing and examine when quality may and may not be compromised.
 
What Exactly is Outsourcing (Virtual Assistance)? 
Way back in 2008, Inc. Magazine wrote an article about Virtual Assistants in which they said,
Real estate professionals are among the professionals who should consider hiring a Virtual Assistant (VA) to handle certain tasks so they can devote more time to other aspects of their business.
Basically, outsourcing can be described as hiring an individual outside of the company to perform specific tasks. This can be done per project, hourly or on an ongoing basis.
Call it outsourcing, virtual assistant services or independent contracting.  These people have made a conscious decision to work independently rather than in a corporate environment. They are highly skilled and qualified people who are ... more

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