Starting a REVA business - lots of questions

[Virtual Reality]

I'm interested in being a REVA as well. Thanks all for the tips.

[McCaul Assistance]

There are some great answers here. I am also a licensed agent in PA thinking about real estate as my niche. I have limited r/e experience and have been trying to take classes and research. If anyone wants to brainstorm together, let me know!

[B-organized]

Hi - my hours working as an office manager for a real estate company were just cutback. I will be marketing out of the state, but was also wondering how the activity level for REVA's have changed, if any. Thanks!

[executive_assist]

Those were some really great questions, and I'd like to add one. As I am just in the research stage, even though wages in my area are lower than what most say I should charge, is it still possible to charge the going rate since they will only be using the service on an as needed basis. My other question is do any of you charge an initial start up fee for new clients?
Thank you in advance for your response.

[RebeccaS]

Hello! All,

I am exploring the REVA field myself. I have purchased Kim's ebook and I'm even considering her coaching. My experience isn't so much in Real Estate but I am pretty tech savvy...I think I will just need more help in learning how to be more organized with clients and contact information. There is a question coming here...lol

Can you recommend some good software programs for Time Tracking, Drip Campaigns (auto-responders), contact management, virtual pbx (for answering phones for clients), and how to tie it all together??

I currently have MS Office 2007 Ultimate, Quickbooks Pro 2009, Paint Shop Pro (I can create logos and enhance graphics), a great little video camera that can be optimized for the web.

Does anyone incorporate video tours in their offerings?

I know...I have a lot of questions too.

Thanks in advance!!
Rebecca~

[Virtualreassistant]

WOW so much information in this thread, thanks from a newbie for all the valuable information.

[shawn]

Hi Lashby, welcome to the forum. I am just starting out as well. It is both exciting and scary. You will find alot of information on this site and it can become overwhelming. I do agree with Laura, concentrate on what you enjoy doing. And Good Luck!

[TinaThelen]

Hi Everyone! I'm new here, and have been searching around the different forums. I am currently a licensed Real Estate Broker, and would like to embark on my own business. Do you think with my real estate background that I should market myself as a REVA? rather than a VA? Any suggestions would be very helpful!!!

[TinaThelen]

these are great questions! I have been in the real estate industry for the past ten years, and currently am a licensed real estate broker. I've decided that my talents, and skills would be more beneficial working behind the scenes. I know that several of the real estate agents in my area have expressed interest in doing a "virtual" assistant over a standard employee type. The flexibility would be by far worth it. However, I too, am wondering what my "rates" should be. And I have found that based on what the type of project or tasks they want done, I would charge differently based on my time, materials, etc.

Hopefully I can get something going on this soon!!