Real Estate Virtual Assistant Training
Virtual Assistants And The Power Of E-Productivity
When the Internet took off in the 1990s, many predicted it would end Realtors’ jobs. Ha! Not even close! In fact, the Internet has bolstered Realtors in many ways. One way is through the arrival of virtual assistants (VAs) — those who work off-site. Many specialize in helping Realtors.
And there’s a good reason VAs are flourishing: efficiency.
Sure, productivity is vital in business. But productivity without efficiency is a sure path to a slow and painful death in real estate – or in any other business. VAs help you put a laser-like focus on what you do best – sell real estate.
I practice what I preach: my director of technology lives in British Columbia. And he saves me a bundle every year. I don’t pay for his equipment, office space, insurance, vacation days, sick days, training or any other budget-draining items. I pay him only for what he does best – so I can do what I do best. Talk about synergy.
I like VAs because they go to the very heart of my business: developing and implementing systems that put real estate practices on autopilot so Realtors can enjoy more of their life.
So what do you need to do before you hire a virtual assistant?
- Research VAs. There’s an ocean of information about them on the Internet. Search on the words virtual assistant for literally thousands of results.
- Revisit your business plan. I’m a big proponent of business plans, especially ones that make service to your clients a top priority. And you’ll want a VA who understands your commitment to your clients. Beyond that, identify tasks best handled by VAs then turn those tasks into a job description. With systems, everyone on your team knows exactly what’s to be done. So diagram every task the VA will complete in a workflow, show deadlines and required results. You’ll end up with detailed checklists for every task so all future VAs will know precisely what’s to be done. (This goes for work on a ‘position’ versus ‘project’ basis – if the job requires ongoing work versus just a single undertaking.)
- Know what you’re willing to pay. One of the advantages of VAs is that you’re not limited by location. So you can shop around for VAs who live where wages are perhaps more reasonable. So don’t limit your search to just your community.
- Know your technology needs. Don’t fret too much about this; VAs are usually well versed in computer and software requirements. And costs are minimal. For example, a VA can access your computer files for as little as $20 a month using one of many different internet based applications that exist today.
So let me challenge you right now – today. Take a few minutes and assess your efficiency in your real estate practice. Are you as efficient with your time – day in and day out – as you can be? If not, you’re cheating yourself. Give virtual assistants a closer look and your success will be virtually assured! Good luck!
About the Author
Bob Corcoran is a nationally recognized speaker who is the founder of Corcoran Consulting, an international consulting & coaching company that specializes in performance coaching, and the implementation of sound business systems.http://www.CorcoranCoaching.com 800-957-8353 Info@CorcoranCoaching.com
Starting Virtual Assistant Business?
I have years of experience in customer service and administartive assistance and I have my degree in Communicatiions and Sociology and I would like to own my business as a Virtual Office Assistant for small companies, real estate agencies etc. I have been doing research in the filed and I have seen that some websites have you pay to sign and up so that you can search and be found by people in need of virtual assistants and some sites have you go through a six month training program. My question is how can I markert myslef so that I do not go through a company to find clients and pay and is a Virtaul Assistant training very neccessary? I have seen people that say that they have just used their years of experience and degree qualifications. Can people tell me how to get started?
Thank You.
Wow! Sounds interesting.
One of the best things you can do is to contact a few small companies in your local area and ask the owner if he or she would be willing to go out to lunch with you.
While lunching together, tell them what you want to do, and ask them their opinion of whether they think that type of service would actually work for them:
* Ask them what comes to mind when you say “Virtual Office Assistant,”
* Ask them what would be some reasons they would use your service…
* Ask them if there would be anything that would prohibit them from using your service.
* Also ask them to talk about their business a little.
When they start talking listen to ways you could actually use your service to make their burdens a little lighter.
Then, if their business really sounds interesting to you and sounds like an opportunity for you, then do something that will really get the ball rolling – offer to help them on a specific project task for about a week or two, kinda like a trial that will last for about a week or two.
And then after that week, ask them for feedback on how the relationship went for them.
- If they liked it and can afford your rates, then VOILA you’ve got your first client,
- If they liked it and can’t afford your rates, then VOILA you’ve got your first letter of recommendation, client referral lead,
- Or…they did not like your service, then you’ve got an indication of what didn’t work for you (or them).
Regardless of how it all goes, you’ll get some really good feedback on how your Virtual Office Assistant business will be perceived and how to get your foot in the door for a small company.
Also, remember this, a Virtual Office Assistant role requires that you vibe with your client. This means that you’ve got to be on the lookout for working for those people who you would actually enjoy working with.
Here’s to your success!
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