Partnering
with a Real Estate Virtual Assistant gives today’s busy RealtorsÒ
as little or as much professional support based on
their needs and budget. This allows the RealtorÒ
to receive the benefits of a dedicated staff without the
corresponding expense.
By
partnering with a Real Estate Virtual Assistant, a RealtorÒ will eliminate numerous overhead costs. Among the areas where a
RealtorÒ
will see immediate savings are: employee benefits,
payroll taxes, training, office space, furniture, equipment and
software.
I can do things for myself, so why should I contract with
a Real Estate Virtual Assistant?
True, as a
RealtorÒ
you can always do things on your own. However, there are only
so many hours in a day. Have you analyzed what that
decision actually costs you and your business?
Let‘s look
at a “real world” example. Jon is a RealtorÒ
and his annually compensation computes to $120/hour. Working in
a small agency – he does it all. Recently, Jon has become
overwhelmed with the managing numerous listings and an
in-pouring of leads in his real estate practice. He has
realized the bottleneck that has been created and has
decided to hand off the management of his listings and leads
to a Real Estate Virtual Assistant.
By just
simply delegating these tasks, Jon freed up 5 hours
per week to work in his market. With more time devoted to work
within his market rather than at his desk, Jon was able to focus
on the part of his business that actually creates income. Those
additional hours could potentially translate into an
additional $1600 per month for Jon’s real estate practice.
In addition,
Jon’s listings are now being enhanced and promoted
on-line, giving them more exposure than Jon had time to
devote. His leads are being quickly captured and added
to target marketing campaigns that keeps Jon in
front of his market. Jon will realize even more sales
from the professional management by his Real Estate Virtual
Assistant of these two important aspects of his real estate
practice.
Jon has
established a partnership with his Real Estate Virtual
Assistant on an on-going basis so that his real estate practice
can move up to the next level.
Isn’t it more expensive than hiring an on-site assistant?
Actually no, it’s not.
At first glance when just comparing rates it appears so, but as
we all know some appearances can be deceiving. By retaining a
Real Estate Virtual Assistant, RealtorsÒ
realize savings in several areas, including:
Employee Benefits – Real Estate Virtual Assistant is a
business owner and not an employee. The RealtorÒ is not responsible for payroll taxes, social security, Medicare,
insurance, sick pay, vacation, profit sharing, or many other
benefits.
Office Overhead – Real Estate Virtual Assistant has a
fully equipped office; purchases their own software and
equipment; and provides their own office space.
Down Time – Real Estate Virtual Assistant only invoices
clients for time spent on tasks. They do not bill for
time-wasters such as coffee breaks, water cooler chats, internet
surfing, or work day lulls.
Oversight Management – Real Estate Virtual Assistant
produces results and stay on task. No idle time is being spent
waiting for instruction and your time is not spent managing
their work day. REVAs are Offsite and On Task
Training – Real Estate Virtual Assistant can hit the
ground running. They are always learning new skills to enhance
their business and theirs.
How does it work – implementation,
communication, project delivery?
Real Estate Virtual Assistant takes the time during a
consultation to learn about your real estate practice;
discuss what programs that are being utilized to promote
listings, manage leads and keep you in the forefront of your
market. They lean how you and your real estate practice
works best and then will structure a plan to meet your
criteria – your needs and budget.
Once you and
the Real Estate Virtual Assistant decide that you will be a
great fit to work together, an agreement will be
forwarded for your review and signature. The agreement
outlines the services that the Real Estate Virtual Assistant
will perform and what is expected from both parties. The
agreement will include the fees, terms, and conditions of the
working partnership. Be sure to follow your own advice that you
convey to your clients, read the contract and understand all the
terms.
The Real
Estate Virtual Assistant will schedule weekly, bi-weekly or
monthly conference calls to discuss marketing plans,
new technology and services and business strategies. The
frequency is dependent on how you and the Real Estate Virtual
Assistant work best. These calls are an important aspect in
continuing to build a successful working partnership.
Modern
technology has afforded a Real Estate Virtual Assistant to work
with RealtorsÒ.
Various types of communication and project delivery
methods will be implemented from the obvious to the more
obscure: phone, e-mail, instant messenger, fax, remote access,
file sharing sites, and project management portal site. Not all
of these methods may be used in every working partnership, but a
competent Real Estate Virtual Assistant will have a variety
of tools at their disposal.
What Tasks
Can a Real Estate Virtual Assistant Help Me With?
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Lead
Management
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Listing
Coordination/Listing Maintenance
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Website
Content/Website Maintenance
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Single
Property Websites
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Neighborhood
Websites
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Social
Networking & Media
Market Plan
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Blogging
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Virtual
Tours
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Contact and
Database Management
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Direct
Marketing
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Creation and
Implementation of Drip Email Campaigns
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FSBO and Expired
Campaigns
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Implement Strategies and Procedures to Streamline your
business.
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…this list is
not all-inclusive and your needs may be different. We can
discuss this on our call.
