Real Estate Virtual Assistant

Specialized VA services for real estate agents and brokerages

Startup Cost
$800-$3,500
Difficulty
Intermediate
Time to Profit
3-6 months
Profit Potential
$4,500-$21,000/month

Overview

Real estate VAs charge $30-$85 per hour or $1,500-$5,000 monthly retainers per agent.

Supporting 3-6 real estate professionals generates $55,000-$250,000 annually with 70-80% margins after MLS and software costs.

In 2025, busy real estate agents increasingly hire specialized VAs who understand the industry, handle transaction coordination, listing management, client communication, and marketing.

Services include managing MLS listings, coordinating showings and open houses, processing transaction paperwork, following up with leads, creating property marketing materials, updating CRM (Follow Up Boss, kvCORE), and coordinating with title companies and lenders.

Successful real estate VAs develop expertise in MLS systems, DocuSign, Dotloop, transaction management, and real estate terminology.

Many VAs become transaction coordinators handling deals from contract to close.

The key is understanding the real estate sales process, state-specific regulations, and supporting agents to focus on revenue-generating activities.

Most VAs work retainer agreements with top-producing agents who need consistent support.

High-value niches include luxury real estate, commercial real estate, and high-volume residential agents doing 30+ transactions annually.

Required Skills

  • Real Estate Knowledge
  • MLS Systems
  • Transaction Coordination
  • DocuSign & Dotloop
  • CRM Management
  • Real Estate Marketing

Pros and Cons

Pros

  • High hourly rates due to specialized knowledge
  • Consistent demand from busy real estate agents
  • Can specialize in luxury or commercial niches
  • Learn valuable real estate industry skills
  • Potential to transition to licensed agent

Cons

  • Need to learn industry-specific software and processes
  • Dealing with tight transaction deadlines
  • Some agents have disorganized systems
  • Income tied to real estate market health
  • May require real estate license in some states

How to Get Started

  1. Learn real estate terminology and transaction process
  2. Get training in MLS, DocuSign, and transaction coordination
  3. Define services (listing management, transaction coordination, lead follow-up)
  4. Create professional website targeting real estate agents
  5. Join real estate VA Facebook groups and networks
  6. Market services to top-producing agents in your region
  7. Land first 2-3 agent clients and deliver exceptional support

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