Ways in which a Virtual Real Estate Assistant can help any professional in the Real Estate Industry
I know that many Real Estate Professionals know how beneficial using a Virtual Assistant can be to their business. To those of you who don’t, utilizing the services of a Real Estate Virtual Assistant can free up your time to get new leads, new listings, new business! My company is one of the few who offers Real Estate Assistant services for Mac users, so we are particularly suited to help Mac using agents. Read below for all the ways in which we can help:
o Design of postcards ads and brochures
o Virtual filing for sure! I already do this for existing clients so ask me how!
o Mass Mailings
o Researching FSBO’s in the area online
o Data entry and record keeping
o Organizing calendar email and contacts
o Create a catchy listing presentation
o Website maintenance
o Design and administration of newsletters and ezines
o Help with Visual Tour assembly
o Send introductory letter to Seller from Agent and personalize it
o Use Craig’s List, Trulia, Zillow and Yahoo Real Estate as ways to place listings to increase exposure
o Enhance broker’s website with items to attract buyers and sellers interest
o Track dates like expired listings
o Develop and assemble relocation packets
o Link your site to appropriate RE directories
o Obtain quotes from vendors and contractors for repairs and order repairs
o Act as a customer service liaison
o Track showing feedback in homefeedback.com
o Order home warranty
o Create buyer and seller vendor list
o Schedule final walk through
o Send out directions
o Assemble welcome packet for buyers, i.e.: who to call to set up utilities, etc.
o Interface with Homeowner Associations
o Order movers and packers help with utility set-up
o Internet research
o Excel spreadsheets and reports
o Schedule your first appointment with the prospect
o Update Top Producer when your prospect becomes a seller
o Reflect their new status on email marketing campaign
o Enter new listing into MLS
o Enhance photographs so they always look their best in listings
o Design postcards for new listings
o Perform lockbox system setup for each listing
o "Introduce†the seller to the listing manager
o Status updates to seller on showings website hits etc
o Send seller marketing letters on occasion Keep up the interest and create confidence in your ability to handle their real estate needs. Work on branding and customer relations
o Get you coffee – Really…I am not kidding. In some cities this can be done
Author bio: Taryn Merrick is a Professional Mac Virtual Assistant, Social Media Virtual Assistant and Eco Virtual Assistant. As Principal of Merrick Management And Media Services, she has over 20 years of administrative management experience. Taryn works to promote the Virtual Assistant industry and to make it stand out as a true profession of excellence. Her style is easy going, yet precise, with emphasis placed on exceeding customer expectations, client communication and satisfaction.
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