The decision on when to hire help is an important for an agent. An assistant can be a valuable asset to a busy agent. Emails, calls, and other administrative tasks can fall through the cracks when an agent becomes too busy. A real estate agent's job requires nothing to fall through the cracks. In order to be the most successful and efficient is where an assistant really comes in handy.
What an Assistant Can Do For You
It's very important to really look at what tasks can be delegated to an assistant. Also, be as organized as possible before bringing anyone on. If you're paying to hire help - you want them to be as efficient as possible.
Feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or like you are constantly falling behind is a great indicator that an assistant needs to be hired. Someone to help with all the smaller things that keep an office running and are very important is not to be taken for granted.
Assistants can hold your office open, respond to client inquiries and needs, field phone calls, fill out paperwork and so much more. Basically, an assistant is an extension of you and ensures that far less slips through the cracks and that an agent can be as streamlined as possible while providing great customer service.
Different Types of Assistants
Maybe a virtual assistant is the way to go - oftentimes much more economical, these assistants are popular choices. While VA's are limited in their scopes of practice, they are still very helpful.
There's always part time versus full time employees as well. Maybe one day a week is all an agent may need! Make sure it works for you. Be sure to look at the budget and what your needs are before deciding.
At the end of the day, it's vital to know when to hire an assistant in order for you, the agent, to be the best you can be.
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