Do You Think You Need an Admin?
Hey there, top-producing real estate agent. Yup, we’re talking to you. We see you doing an amazing job! You’re always going to (or coming from) a closing, you have more leads than you can handle, and your name has become synonymous with real estate in your town. Nice job!
You may be thinking that it’s time for you to start a team. You want to make more money and stress less, right? If that sounds like you, you may be ready to grow your business and hire a few employees. An Inman News article once cited that once you hit 40-50 transactions per year, your production will be capped. If you’ve already hit (or are about to hit) this number, you’re at the point where you need some assistance running your business — because you can really only do so much on your own.
You might read this and think that it’s time to hire a full team, and there are plenty of reasons why you should start thinking about this option. But, what’s the first step? Do you first hire a buyer’s agent? Absolutely not. Do you hire your first marketer? Nope. So what is your first hire?
Your first move in building a team must be
to hire an assistant.
If this sounds like starting off small, trust us, it’s not. There aren’t enough hours in the day, and you’re going to need help. That is if you aren’t already crying out for assistance. Before you can start drumming up additional business — or follow through on those outstanding leads — you need help staying organized. In fact, it’s pretty commonplace. Thirteen percent of REALTORS have at least one personal assistant. These realtors tend to be top performers — they’re able to excel because they have the support. Definitely some food for thought.
So, before you run to your brokerage and look for the perfect teammate in another agent, take this quiz to find out if you’re ready for an assistant.
You love real estate but
hate the paperwork
Imagine how many additional deals you could close if the paperwork part was eliminated. If you could focus only on your clients, their needs, and generating referrals, you could get so much more done in a single day. You could easily double — or even triple — your production.
If you’re like most rockstar
agents, you’re BUSY
Despite the constant glamorization of “the hustle”, the best, most lucrative businesses don’t require you to put in 60 hours a week, or miss important time with your family. And there’s no better way to make more money in less hours, than by using an awesome real estate assistant.
Here’s Why You Should Consider Working with The Real Live Admins
In the game of business — and life — it’s all about growth. Which means the ability to leverage your time is crucial.
“Once you delegate a task and create a process and a procedure, you are able to recover your time. And get this, since you have now developed a repeatable process that someone else can handle … you get that time back for the rest of your career!”
If you’re stressed out or stagnating, it’s time to let go of the idea that it’s somehow easier, or more cost effective, to “just do it myself.” It’s not.
Think about it. What could you do with all those mornings or afternoons spent scheduling meetings, organizing paperwork, or updating your listings? How many calls could you make? How many follow ups could you do? How many more deals could you close?
Using an assistant helps you win back your time so you can focus on the high-impact work that brings in revenue for your real estate business. Fact is, assistants are the best-kept secret top agents use time and time again to get to 7 and 8-figure status. But you’ve got to be able to do it right.
Here's how we can alleviate your stress and help you up your real estate game!
Stop Trying To Do It All.
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Listing Process
• Take inside/ outside photos
• Edited High-Quality photos
• Complete MLS input form
• Take room measurements
• Upload all info to KWLS for approval
• Title V compliance
• Upload information to CCI MLS/ MLS PIN
• Review Zillow/ Trulia/ Realtor.com information
• Set up Showing Time
• Verify all paperwork is fully executed on DotLoop
• Send “live” listing to agent and seller to verify information
• Input ad copy/description
• Download Deed and Field Card
• All necessary documents added to the MLS system
Contract to Close
• Submit Greensheet
• Coordinate attorneys information
• Update listing status on MLS
• Coordinate Home Inspection
• Lead Paint Disclosure signatures
• Coordinate Purchase & Sales Agreement
• Coordinate Appraisal
• Schedule final water reading for sellers
• Final oil reading
• Review and track all due dates and contingencies
• Share utilities list with buyer/seller
• Review commission statement
• Coordinate final walk-through
• Review all closing documents to make sure you are in compliance
• Send closing file to all parties
• Coordinate closing day/time/place
The Offer Process
• Write and review Offer to Purchase contracts
• Coordinate pre-approval letter with lender
• Coordinate any counteroffers, acceptance or amendments
• Share contract with all parties
Marketing
Print Marketing:
Post Cards
Just Sold/ Listed Cards
Property Flyers/ Brochures
Home Books
Digital Marketing:
Property Videos
Email Marketing Campaign