# How to Hire a Virtual Assistant for Real Estate

> Real estate agents lose deals in the follow-up gap. A VA handles high-volume admin so you stay in showings and negotiations. ## What to delegate first **Week one:** - New lead outreach and nurture emails - CRM contact updates and tagging - Showing scheduling and confirmations -…

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Published: 2026-07-21
Category: Hiring
Author: Orca Team

Real estate agents lose deals in the follow-up gap. A VA handles high-volume admin so you stay in showings and negotiations.

## What to delegate first

**Week one:**
- New lead outreach and nurture emails
- CRM contact updates and tagging
- Showing scheduling and confirmations
- Document collection checklist reminders

**Month two:**
- MLS data entry and CMA research support
- Transaction milestone tracking
- Open house promotion scheduling

Browse [real estate VAs](/hire-real-estate-va) with research and admin skills on Orca.

## Skills to look for

- CRM tools: HubSpot, Follow Up Boss, kvCORE, Dotloop
- Detail orientation — real estate admin is unforgiving on typos
- Professional written English for client-facing email
- Availability for same-day lead response

## Rates and hours

Most real estate VAs charge **$14–$30/hr**. Start with 10–15 hrs/week on lead follow-up and CRM hygiene; scale during listing-heavy seasons.

## Hiring workflow

1. Filter by **research and reporting** or search "real estate" on [the directory](/virtual-assistants?search=real+estate&source=blog_real_estate_hire).
2. Send a brief: CRM, weekly lead volume, and timezone coverage needed.
3. Run a **$30 trial** on one day of lead follow-up or CRM cleanup.
4. Document your follow-up scripts before week two.

## Compliance note

VAs handle **administrative** coordination — not licensed advice, brokerage decisions, or transaction representation. Pair with your broker or licensed TC for compliance-heavy steps.

## Red flags

- No questions about your CRM or lead sources
- Unwilling to use your follow-up templates
- Vague availability during peak lead hours

**Related:** [Real estate hire landing](/hire-real-estate-va) · [Job brief template](/blog/how-to-write-a-va-job-brief) · [Hire guide](/hire-virtual-assistant)