Real Estate Virtual Assistant

I know you have learned a lot this year...I have too!  Yes, it's overwhelming isn't it..? You have probably had to make some changes in your business to weather the market shift. You came to Active Rain not knowing what to expect and have probably made some great friends and learned about all sorts of technology like SEO tips, web design tips, new agent tips...I mean the information is endless.

You have been soaking it all up, making notes, wondering if you'll have time to go in and implement all you have learned to your online presence and to your business. I mean heck...You know your ahead of 99% of the agents out there who don't even know what a blog is! You are on the cutting edge of real estate trends, but with all that information you have now, you need something else...IMPLEMENTATION!
 
All the knowledge in the world will not help your business if you are not implementing it, and observing the ROI, to see what is working and what is not. Often times focusing on administrative and computer tasks takes time away from your lead generation, your time with your clients, and  your organization...all of which can cost you money in the long run.

Meanwhile there is quiet group of professionals here on ActiveRain, that don't get a lot of mention and spotlight, and that is Real Estate Virtual Assistants. While you are busy learning about all these new concepts, we are already busy implementing them in the businesses of real estate agents nationwide. Whether you are ready to upsize or downsize in your business, the value of a qualified real estate VA can be one of the best investments you will make.

But make no mistake. A Virtual Assistant is not the same as a $10 an hour assistant that is here today and gone tomorrow. A qualified virtual assistant for real estate is a highly specialized administrative, creative, partner that can handle almost any aspect of your business that can be taken care of on the computer. We can be there for ongoing support, per project support, or for simple hourly tasks.

I've put together an AR Collection of information (ok, I'll admit, I wrote a lot of them, but hey, it's my blog;) on real estate virtual assistants, written by virtual assistants, so that you can get a clear idea of how a VA can implement new ideas for you, save you time on your administrative tasks, and free up income producing hours so you can take the time to focus on what you do best. Finding a VA is easy here in the Rain. We have a Real Estate Virtual Assistants Group, AND an a Group that you can Find a VA and place a Request For Proposal, from VAs here on AR. (Of course I'll remind you to check all references and do your due diligence when hiring a VA) There are a ton of other articles on AR, just do a search for virtual assistants.

The Basics:

Real Estate Virtual Assistants: The Ultimate Guide Part 1...What You NEED to Know About Professional VAs BEFORE you Take the Plunge! by Laura Monroe
Real Estate Virtual Assistants: The Ultimate Guide PART 2......Creating a Virtual Action Plan Before You Delegate! by Laura Monroe
The Hiring Path of the Millionaire Real Estate Agent...and the Real Estate Virtual Assistant by Laura Monroe
What's the single best thing you can do for your business? by Deb Salkeld
"Technology and You" Michelle Schoen

What to Consider:

Re-Shaping Your Game..Technology & the 3 "L's"  by Laura Monroe
Focus on revenue-producing activities in 2008 by John Novak
Insource or Outsource? by Tony Marriott
Are You Using A Virtual Assistant Yet? Allen F. Hainge, CRS
What To Look For In A Real Estate Virtual Assistant Kim Hughes
The Invaluable Resource Ken Spencer
I Have Surrendered Roberta Murphy 

I expect there to be big advances in real estate again next next year, and real estate virtual assistants will be right there learning the new technology with you, and getting themselves trained and ready to go. So I invite you to give us a call, brainstorm, and IMPLEMENT all of your ideas for 2008!!