The technological revolution is here and something that the pandemic left us with was the implementation of remote work , which is why today a real estate virtual assistant could be your best ally.

A virtual assistant can be very useful for those freelance real estate agents who need to carry out various administrative tasks efficiently and without complications, having support within reach of their cell phone.

Join us to learn what a virtual assistant for real estate is, its practical application and how it can benefit us in real estate.

What is a virtual assistant?

A virtual assistant is a freelance professional who works remotely providing support services in administrative, organizational, creative and technological fields to various clients in industries that may well be multiple.

Through a remote location is how they connect and perform administrative and operational tasks, these can be:

• Appointment scheduling
• Administrative organization tasks
• Income and expense administration
• Licenses
• Creating meetings

Virtual assistants can carry out their employment from home only by contacting the company that hires them through platforms designed to find employment on the internet.

What is a real estate virtual assistant?

virtual assistant for real estate, for their part, are professionals who already know the real estate sector and who in turn are dedicated to the administration and operation of various tasks within a real estate agency.

They can provide you with very extensive support on confirmations and appointments with clients through the entry and capture of data in already established databases and calendars defined on various platforms.

Working as a virtual assistant will make you responsible for various key activities in a real estate agency, which is why your role is fundamental for their development.

More real estate companies are now choosing to hire real estate assistants so that they can work remotely and also save on office supplies . Offshore staff means savings in travel times and office materials, which is why they are an excellent option for corporations.

For various real estate agents, giving virtual assistant work to other freelancers represents savings in operational time for them, which is why we see their hiring becoming more and more trendy within the real estate sector.

Tasks that virtual assistants can perform  

Currently, real estate searches begin mostly online, which is why virtual assistants in Mexico are valuable professionals within the industry, since thanks to their support, competitiveness and organization increases.

Some of the tasks performed by a virtual assistant are:

Administrative tasks

With administrative tasks we refer to the management of contracts, expenses and supplies, as well as part of the organizational communication that takes place within the corporation, which is why this represents the backbone of the work of a virtual assistant.

In some cases they are also in charge of holding events and scheduling more corporate meetings, which is why the role they play is of vital importance.

Management with clients

One of the tasks most entrusted to virtual assistants is to correctly manage clients, schedule appointments and serve them according to certain needs.

This turns out to be easy to handle, since from a distance it is enough to establish telephone lines or support emails where the necessary information can be provided.

Marketing and Communication

Hiring virtual assistants who have knowledge of marketing tasks can be beneficial if your sales channel mainly operates in digital media and web platforms, which is why, thanks to their support, you could manage the content and attention given.

A virtual office assistant can create blogs, content and/or marketing strategies that are beneficial in promoting properties.

They need to be up to date with trends and editing programs to be able to create brochures, posters, flyers, cards and more content that can be digested by the end customer.

Data management

Having a virtual assistant can help you  generate information and follow up on various real estate leads , they are trained to speak with potential clients, conduct surveys and manage the public in a bold way.

Real estate CRMs are  also tools that can complement each other in this work.

Benefits of having a real estate virtual assistant

Some of the benefits we find in hiring a virtual administrative assistant are multiple, which is why we can mention that using platforms that extend these services would be the ideal way to start.

The advantages of hiring a virtual assistant are:

• Greater experience with lead management
• Better skills in data management and information capture
• You will have time for yourself
• You will be able to give a more professional image to others
• You will have a better flow in real estate operations
• You save money on office supplies

There are various types of virtual assistants with many capabilities, which is why we invite you to register on freelance platforms where you can find the help you need and that fits the type of professional profile you want.

Running a successful real estate business will depend on how much you invest in it in terms of time and effort, which is why today real estate virtual assistants are an excellent option for the real estate professional who wants to create a difference.

Did you know?

At Lamudi we deal with the reactivation of the real estate industry after the COVID-19 pandemic and the housing crisis in Mexico, connecting supply with demand and accelerating the sale of properties. We seek to help real estate professionals take the digital leap and thus make use of technological tools that help more Mexicans find their ideal home.

We generate content that will help you stay at the forefront of technology and trends in the real estate sector so that you can offer the best service and generate more clients.