Real Estate Virtual Assistant

[Sean Ade]

I'm wondering if there is anyone here who has had success with using a VA for deal finding that wouldn't mind connecting with me. I have a list of a few hundred properties from a title company and would love to utilize a VA to help sort through the data. I've never used a VA before so I want to make sure I start on the right track.

Thanks!

[Christy Alferes]

Hi Sean,

Hiring a VA can catapult you into that next level if done correctly.

I am a currently a Realtor and also a Real Estate technology VA. I am on a team of 9 agents who are flipping, wholesaling and selling multi-families and commercial properties. I have been helping other Realtors and Investors in a couple different CRM's, but have also been successful in using Google Drive, Sheets and Docs for a lot of stuff.

You can hire someone off of Fivver or Upwork for reasonable money. Or, you can post a Craigslist ad if you prefer to have someone local.

VA's typically are paid in a few ways; Contract/Project, or long term like 6 months. You can pay a flat fee or hourly, and salary plus bonus.

To get a great outcome for both parties, I suggest the following:

If you need data entry, research or input, I would recommend you pay by the project with a flat fee, a time limit and review of the work before you pay.

If you need someone to Cold or Warm call, or to Follow up on leads, pay them a small salary with huge bonuses. You want this person to feel they are a part of the team and that everyone gets ahead if you work together - win win.

If its for technology projects, marketing and CRM management, hire hourly with set hours. Set the hours to the same time frame you are available to talk to your VA so you can communicate when questions or revisions come up.

Reviews. Be sure to set up a probation period with the understanding you are looking for the right person, and let them know that there are incentives to doing a great job; steady work, pay increase, etc. 

I hope this helps - feel free to direct anymore questions you have!! Its not easy finding the right VA but once you find the person you can rely on, who is your personal cheerleader, You'll never do these tasks yourself again.