A Virtual Assistant for Real Estate Agents
Hand off the paperwork and follow-up so you can stay in front of clients instead of your inbox.
Find a virtual assistantReal estate runs on speed. The agent who answers a new lead in five minutes usually gets the appointment, and the one who answers in an hour usually does not. But you cannot answer a lead while you are showing a house, sitting at a closing, or driving between the two.
That is the gap a virtual assistant fills. A VA covers the phone and inbox while you are with clients, keeps listings current, and pushes contract paperwork forward on a deadline.
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Top 3 Reasons Real Estate Agents Hire a Virtual Assistant
- Leads get answered fast. A VA watches your inbox and MLS inquiries and replies within minutes, not hours.
- Listings stay current. A VA updates photos, descriptions, and status changes across the MLS and your site so nothing sits stale.
- Contracts keep moving. A VA tracks inspection dates, financing deadlines, and signature requests, then chases whoever is holding things up.
What to hand off first
- Lead intake and first reply. Templated responses to new inquiries, plus qualifying questions before you spend time on a showing.
- Showing coordination. Booking, confirming, and rescheduling showings between buyers and listing agents.
- Listing data entry. MLS entry, photo uploads, and description formatting.
- Transaction follow-up. Deadline reminders and document chasing during escrow.
- CRM upkeep. Logging every contact so your database stays worth something.
What it costs, and how you pay
Real estate VAs in the Philippines usually run $5 to $10 an hour, and many agents start at 10 to 20 hours a week during busy season. That is a fraction of a licensed in-office assistant, and you scale hours up in spring and down in winter.
Most VAs work outside the U.S., so you need a way to send money abroad without losing a chunk of it to bank fees. A wire can cost $25 to $50 and take days. See the full guide to paying a virtual assistant, or get started with Wise.
Frequently asked questions
Can a virtual assistant show houses?+
No. A VA works remotely and cannot show property or give licensed advice. They handle the coordination and paperwork around showings, not the showing itself.
Do I need a real estate specific VA?+
Not always, but a VA who has worked real estate already knows MLS systems and escrow timelines, which saves you weeks of training.
What about MLS access rules?+
MLS rules vary by board. Some allow assistant logins under your supervision, some do not. Check your local board before you give anyone access.
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