Why Smart Realtors Are Hiring VAs to Buy Back Their Time (and Close More Deals)

September 5, 2025
By Scott Sillari

Let’s be honest—if you’re still doing all your own admin, you’re the bottleneck in your business.

Most agents don’t realize how much money they’re losing by spending hours each week on tasks that could easily be handled by a trained virtual assistant.

High-performing agents have figured this out. They’re leveraging VAs to reduce overwhelm, free up their time, and focus on what really matters—generating revenue.

The Problem: You're Doing $20/hour Work

The average agent spends most of their day reacting—managing emails, confirming showings, chasing documents, updating their CRM.

These are all necessary tasks, but they don’t grow your business.

Meanwhile, the highest-earning agents are focused on one thing: conversations that lead to closings.

That’s only possible when you stop doing the tasks that don’t require your license—and hand them off to someone who can do them better and faster.

The Solution: VAs Who Understand Real Estate

A virtual assistant trained for the real estate industry can take over 80–90% of the busywork that eats up your week.

Tasks you can delegate include:

  • Calendar and inbox management
  • CRM updates and lead follow-up
  • Listing coordination and transaction support
  • Social media scheduling and basic content tasks
  • Agent onboarding and data reporting

With the right systems in place, your VA becomes a key player on your team—without the overhead of a full-time hire.

Real Results from Real Agents

One solo agent added a VA and gained over 20 hours a week to focus on client acquisition and referrals. Another scaled to 100+ deals annually—without being physically present in the market—because their VA handled everything behind the scenes.

Another top-producing team generated over $21M in volume from YouTube alone, using just two VAs to support marketing, lead intake, and nurture.

This model works. And it works especially well when paired with the right business intelligence tools to measure what’s working and what’s not.

Why Most Agents Fail with VAs

Hiring a VA isn’t a magic fix—unless you do it right.

Most agents fail because they:

  • Hire without a clear plan or role
  • Lack of onboarding systems
  • Don’t define expectations or KPIs
  • Don’t track ROI or performance

If you’ve tried hiring before and felt like you were just “babysitting,” the issue likely wasn’t the VA—it was the lack of structure.

How to Hire the Right VA Without the Headache

To succeed with a real estate VA, you need:

  1. A clearly defined job description and onboarding process
  2. A system for accountability and weekly tracking
  3. A way to measure performance (like RealSynch BI)
  4. A strategic partner who understands how real estate teams operate

If you're serious about buying back your time and scaling, this is the foundation.

What to Do Next

Whether you're a solo agent, running a small team, or managing an entire brokerage, hiring a VA can be a turning point in your business.

Want to learn how to hire and onboard the right VA for your team?

👉 Send an email to Danny: db@allstarvas.com

Want to track ROI, agent performance, and lead conversion in real time?

👉 Start your free trial of RealSynch BI

Stop wearing every hat in your business. The most successful agents aren’t doing it all themselves—and neither should you.


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