What Can a Virtual Assistant Do?

If you are reading this you probably know how much virtual assisting has grown over the recent years, and are wondering what exactly can a VA (virtual assistant) do? It really depends on what you need from a VA.

Every VA has a different skill set to bring to the table. There are general virtual assistants who can do basic computer work, scheduling, and even help you get organized with your computer files. They may even offer to do your email correspondence for you. This would be somebody who would have the same general tasks as an in-office assistant without actually being in office. 

You can hire a VA to do your graphic design, website, and digital marketing for you also. Graphic design, website creation and management, and digital marketing can get tricky. If this is something that is beyond you, why not hire somebody who knows what they are doing?

Another thing that you may not know how to do is SEO. This is Search Engine Optimization. This determines how many people see your website when they do a search on sites such as Google. There are ways to create a bigger online presence, and there are VAs who know how to do that. 

You may know how to use your social media sites, but it also may be something that you dread doing. A VA can use all of your social media sites for you, network for you, and get your more business in less time than you can. If this is their specialty, they can get your business thriving. Why do something you don’t enjoy? 

 A lot of virtual assistants also create great content for your website or blog. Some are great writers and can use SEO and topics to drive new customers to your site. Blogging weekly is a must in most businesses, so why not add that to your business plan and have a VA take it off of your plate?

No matter the business you are in, a virtual assistant can help you! Before hiring a virtual assistant determine which tasks you are looking to have done for you. This can help you decide if you should go with an individual with one skill set or a company like BizEBee who has a team of virtual assistants. If you need help, give us a call at 202-469-6774. You can also visit our website at http://www.bizebeerealestate.com. We can be your Business Professionals.

Sell Homes in the Fall

It is getting cooler, and in some areas leaves are already falling! You may have clients who are hesitant to sell in the fall or winter. You can prepare and reassure them that it is an ok time to sell, and here are some tips on how to be successful.

1. If possible, take pictures of the home before the leaves start falling. Spring and summer pictures of the home always look the best.

1. Make sure your clients know the importance of maintaining their curb appeal. Keep the leaves raked, the sidewalk clear, etc. 

1. Do an appliance check before it is too cold. If your heater isn’t working correctly, you don’t want it having issues during a showing.

1. Open curtains and blinds and let the light in. Also have the home’s lights turned on during a showing.

1. Inform your clients that there will be less showings, but the showings the happen will be good quality showings.

1. Let your client know that the offers that come in won’t be as competitive as they may see in the summer months. Some may be really low, while others will be good offers, but won’t go over the asking price. Don’t expect a bidding war unless your market calls for it.

1. With it being the time for holidays, it is good to decorate for the holidays, but not to go overboard. If your client normally has a haunted house in their home, maybe they should skip that this year.

1. With it being cooler out, show off the home’s good fall/winter qualities. Light the fire, bake some cookies, and accentuate what the homeowner loves about their home in the winter. 

Selling a home in the fall and winter can offer new challenges, but there are still plenty of buyers looking for homes! If you need help, give us a call at 202-469-6774. You can also visit our website at http://www.bizebeerealestate.com. We can be your Real Estate Professionals.