Ellen Bithell and Agnes Stalmach are a broker/owner team who use a virtual assistant for a lot more than just helping them run their business. They hired one on the other side of the country to help them with one of the most important jobs they have in order to grow their business —recruiting top people ...

Ever "Google" someone? While not quite the same thing as ogling, it is a trick that can help you learn a bit more about your online prospects. "Googling" refers to the practice of searching on someone's name (usually in quotes) using the Google search engine. If something on line has been written about them, Google will probably find it for you. Read on to see how you can "Google" your online prospects, even if you don't know their name ...

Having your listings stand out on REALTOR.com is a lot like trying to get the crowd's attention at a cheerleader convention —everyone is jumping up and down doing the same thing! This issue's VA interview features Dan Hait of Listing Closers, LLC who is a master in having your online listings stand way above the crowd. In fact, in this special edition of VA PROFILE we also interview one of his REALTOR clients who saw immediate results from his work —a must read! ...

How do you decide whom to work with? The first Virtual Assistant that comes your way, or do you interview several before deciding? How do you build a trusting relationship with someone you may never meet face to face? Having the kind of help that a virtual assistant provides can be a huge boon to your business. And, finding one you can trust and with whom you can work effectively is easier than you might first think ...