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Jun 10

9 Essential Skills to Become an In-Demand Real Estate Virtual Assistant

  • June 10, 2022
  • Leandro Eclipse
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Real estate is booming abroad. With the pandemic, workers are moving away from the CBD to more suburban locations to save on costs.

The remote working revolution is paving the way for these improvements. After all, if you can earn CBD rates in a more affordable neighbourhood, why stay there? That’s why more and more people buy real estate outside the metro nowadays.

But with the influx of demand, business owners can’t handle all the inquiries and marketing on their own. It’s where real estate virtual assistants come in.

Real Estate Virtual Assistants take care of administrative tasks like data entry, appointment setting, research, and even social media.

Almost all Filipinos can become one. It’s one of the most in-demand online jobs in the Philippines. How? Here are 11 essential skills you should have.

 

Organizational Skills

Organizational Skills

Your clients are busy. They need to focus on revenue generating activities to keep the company rolling. But it doesn’t mean that they should forget their administrative tasks. That’s why you are there to organize their day.

You should have the organization skills to set appointments, fix their calendar, and even the listings of properties your boss offers. In this way, s/he can focus on the things only s/he can do. And grow the business further.

 

Data Entry Skills

Data Entry Skills

Numerous data are gathered when you work for the real estate market. There are leads, inquiries, possible properties, and more. It’s your job to file it in an organized and timely manner. That’s where your data entry skills come in.

You need to file the data as accurately as possible at the fastest rate. In this way, your boss can use the information for further decision.

 

Familiarity in the Real Estate Market

Familiarity in the Real Estate Market

Every area has a unique real estate market. You should be familiar with the target of each neighborhood. Are they areas for families? Do they have a specific niche?

There are also specific laws for certain places. Some real estate areas have laws against cutting down trees. Is there limitations in what you or your client can do on the real estate area?

You should be familiar with the real estate market to maximize marketing opportunities in the area.

 

Research Skills

Research Skills

Most of the time, information is not readily available for your team. That’s why you need research skills to look for crucial data. It can be information about leads and market trends. Some can be property research. It can be as simple as a hotel near your client’s conference.

You should utilise your research skills to provide the best support possible.

 

Graphic Design

Graphic Design

A picture tells a thousand words. That’s why graphic design is crucial. And sometimes, you have to do the graphic design yourself.

As a sought-after real estate virtual assistant, you should at least know the basics of graphic design. It can be through Adobe Photoshop or even templates from Canva.

In this way, you can create postings in the whim when needed.

 

Social Media

Social Media

And speaking of postings, you should also know how to manage social media accounts. Most people are now online. And more often than not, your client has page in Facebook or on the social media platform of choice.

Know the ropes and the best practices for postings to help in marketing campaigns for your team.

 

Communication Skills

Communication Skills

Talking to your customers might be one of the tasks given to you. It can be setting appointments, getting information, or even closing the sale yourself. So have the communication skills to cater to their concerns.

Be patient to them and also knowledgable in your products. Your help will go a long way in securing the sale for your client.

 

Collaboration

Collaboration

Most likely, you will be working from other people from your team. It might be a graphic designer, a lead generation specialist, or even an accountant. With this, you should have the collaborations skills to work with them well.

There will be different aspects and ideas to consider. And if you can match the goal of each other, you can bring out the best output possible for your clients.

 

Up-to-Date

Up-to-Date

There will be differences in the pracitce in real estate, depending on the latest happenings.

Is it a buyer’s market or a seller’s market? Are there new social media trends or platforms you can utilize? Are there new laws that you should consider for the company?

You should always be up-to-date with the latest happenings. In this way, you can stay relevant to your client in your support.

 

Conclusion

Conclusion

Becoming a sought after real estate virtual assistant is not an easy task. But with the following skills, you can jumpstart your career in this field. Check this remote careers for some listings that might interest you.

Who know, you might find the remote working job you are looking for. Cheers!

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Miko Eclipse is a digital nomad writer who advocates that every Filipino can be a remote worker. Learn as he writes about productivity tips and relevant remote working skills for the modern remote worker today.

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