3 Ways a Virtual Assistant Can GROW Your Real Estate Business
Virtual Assistants have been around for a while now so I always get very surprised when I'm chatting with someone new and they tell me they've never heard of one before. There are many benefits financially to hiring a VA vs. an employee (i.e. they are considered 1099 subcontractors and they only charge for time actually worked) however it goes far beyond that. In fact virtual assistants can be the most effective way to grow any business, especially for real estate agents. Since agents are already used to a lifestyle of being on the go and working from anywhere they tend to partner perfectly with virtual assistants who also have a similar lifestyle and schedule. Here are 3 ways a virtual assistant will help GROW your real estate business.
1. Social Media Marketing
Most virtual assistants out there today consider themselves experts in social media marketing. One of the pros to having them assist you is that in most cases you are not their only client. That means they may actually have more experience in the field than you do and be able to lead you to finding new buyers and sellers without having to pay top dollar for a marketing expert. If you are an agent and not working on social media at all, then odds are your business is probably not growing very fast. A virtual assistant will not only post all of your listings to gain more exposure but can even help you create ads and content to find you new potential clients. They typically will charge an hourly rate to complete these tasks for you which again will make this the cheapest and most effective way to grow your business on social media.
2. Transaction Coordinating
Another great way virtual assistants can help you grow is by handling all of your transactions on the back-end. So many times I've received feedback from my agent clients that they've been able to take on many more clients since I took over all of the paperwork and due dates for them. You don't realize it but all the time adds up. From creating the necessary documents, to having all parties sign, to managing the inspection process, going back and forth between the attorney and loan processor, it keeps you from doing more showings and events that could be leading to more sales. When you free up the time it takes to market yourself and your properties plus all of the transaction work, you are free to get out there and sell.
3. Knowledge and Network
Finally, the third way a virtual assistant can help your business grow is by their knowledge and network. Many people underestimate virtual assistants. They think this is just their side job and that they don't really have big goals. That is usually quite the opposite. Virtual Assistants are out of the box thinkers who chose this career because they enjoy helping businesses grow. Many plan to create a business of their own from the skills they've learned as a virtual assistant. It's easy to see that these individuals are more motivated to get stuff done and succeed then any employee you may hire. Virtual Assistants are a part of a supportive network of professionals that provides unlimited resources. That network becomes available to you and your business when partnering with a VA.
In conclusion, a virtual assistant is really a jack of all trades and should be looked at as a strategic partner to your real estate business. If you are not tech savvy or very active on social media it is worth the investment! Even if you are tech savvy but have run out of time to actually grow your business then a virtual assistant could be the perfect solution for you!
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