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.

Dear Mr. Internet,

Last March, we opened RE/MAX Executive Realty in Hollywood, Florida. We attended the RE/MAX Convention in Orlando where we had the pleasure of hearing you speak on the benefits of partnering with a Virtual Assistant.

Before we returned home, we found and hired Virtual Assistant Michelle Thornton who lives in Northern California. Michelle has become an invaluable asset to The Bithell-Stalmach Team even though she happens to be located 3,000 miles away!

Soon after hiring Michelle, we decided that we wanted a website to recruit new agents. Another successful broker we met at the conference recommended Sherry Pitcock of www.Metagurl.com. We asked Michelle to manage this project. She introduced herself to Sherry and they worked together to design what we consider to be a very successful tool for our team. You can see the site at www.topnotchagents.com Sherry and Michelle are currently collaborating on our team website which is scheduled to launch later this month.

We have recruited several agents using this site, but one in particular stands out. Within months of launching the site, we hired Sean Baber. Sean came to us with no Real Estate Experience but was interested in becoming a Buyer's Agent.

We hired Sean as a Buyer's Assistant while he studied for his Real Estate License. As soon as Sean became an Agent, we provided him with a lead which Sean successfully turned into a sale within two weeks. And, if that is not exciting enough, it was an all cash deal and closed within two weeks!!!

Sean was excited but a little nervous about the management of his first transaction, so we recommended that he team with Michelle who coordinates all of our transactions online with SettlementRoom.com.

This really took the pressure off Sean. This being his first transaction, he was able to relax knowing that Michelle was there for him and his buyers. Together they managed the transaction to a very successful close and have partnered on several transactions since then.

Thanks so much for your continued sharing and dedication to the Real Estate and Virtual Assistant Industry. We can't think of a better pair!

Ellen Bithell Agnes Stalmach 
The Bithell-Stalmach Team 
RE/MAX Executive Realty 
1939 Hollywood Blvd. 
Hollywood, FL 33020 
www.topnotchagents.com

What makes this particular success story so intriguing is that it involves the use of virtual assistance by broker/owners. It has been my experience that management is typically the last to incorporate innovative ideas and strategies. This industry is not known for advanced strategic thinking at the higher levels. Therefore Ellen and Agnes deserve special kudos and congratulations for applying new ideas so successfully!

And, we are not going to leave them empty-handed for so generously sharing their story. They will receive their choice of  either one of my two latest books, or a full year's subscription to the incredible IMPREV.net online multimedia marketing tools service.

Remember, even if your story isn't chosen you still win because you get to see how other top performers do it. Besides, you can always try again!