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Increase Your Volume By Hiring A Virtual Assistant

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Services for Real Estate Pros with Dulci Digital
Increase your volume! Isn't that what all agents strive to do-more volume equals more commissions. The only problem is a single agent can only handle a limited number of transactions or listings at a time. A single agent is limited to the amount of work they alone can produce and that hinders volume. The idea behind increasing volume by hiring a virtual assistant is that the VA can reduce the agent's work load, meaning more time to acquire more listings, or more time to spend with buyers. Think of the administrative & management time spent with a listing. From entering the listings & downloading photos to MLS or websites, to developing flyers & ads, or keeping your listings updated on progress, collecting & reporting feedback, scheduling showings, the list goes on & on. What about prospects or leads? You can increase volume by keeping in contact with leads & prospects. A virtual assistant can manage those prospects for you. What about closings- a virtual assistant can schedule inspections, order surveys, work with title companies & keep your clients up to date on progress. The idea is that if you have a virtual assistant, you can outsource the administrative work to them, leaving your time in the field for more transactions.

Comments (4)

Armando Rodriguez
QUEST REALTY SERVICES - Orlando, FL
Orlando Homes 4 Sale, Real Estate Broker-GRI

With the current slow down some agents have actually had to let go of physical and virtual assistants.

Good post though, thanks for sharing it.

Take care and good luck to you.

Oct 16, 2007 01:12 AM
Brian Schulman
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Lancaster PA - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster County PA RealEstate Expert 717-951-5552
I had to let a physical assistant go because of the full time cost.  I'm sure VA's could be useful for many specific assignments.
Oct 16, 2007 01:22 AM
Anonymous
Armando & Brian

Thank you for your comments. Actually a great benefit of having a virtual assistant, is that you only pay for what you need. A virtual assistant is flexible so an agent can choose to use them for a certain number of hours. So if business is good you can increase the hours or projects, if business is slow you can reduce the hours to cut costs. The thing is in a slow market it takes more effort from the agent to secure transactions, this is why having no help can really limit you.

Oct 16, 2007 01:56 AM
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Stacy Magid
Century 21 New Millennium - Woodbridge, VA
So where do you find a virtual assistant?  Seems like a great idea but I would love to know more about it.  What is the cost involved?
Oct 16, 2007 02:01 AM