286: How Realtors Utilize & Pay Assistants

Do you feel like you’re drowning in tasks? Thinking about hiring an assistant but unsure where to start? In this episode, we’re diving deep into the world of assistants for Realtors. We pulled stats from a national survey AND our own listener survey (thank you to all 170 responders!) to paint a clear picture of how assistants are used, how much they cost, and what tasks they’re taking off agents’ plates.   We’re breaking down: The numbers: How many Realtors have assistants, and what are they paying them? What assistants actually do: From transaction coordination to social media management and everything in between. Licensed vs. unlicensed assistants: Which is better for your business? When to hire: Are you really ready for an assistant, or do you just need better systems? Avoiding assistant regret: How to avoid hiring mistakes and set up a solid working relationship.   Plus, we share a genius exercise from one of our listeners to help you figure out what you should delegate and what you should keep on your plate. You don’t have to do it all, but you do need a plan! If you’re ready to stop scrambling and start delegating with confidence, this episode is for you.   Key Quotes/Takeaways “An assistant won’t fix a disorganized business. You’ve got to tidy up before inviting someone in.” – Alissa “The mental load of real estate is heavy. Offloading even small tasks can make a huge difference.” – Katy “Start small. Test the waters with one or two tasks before committing to a full-time assistant.” – Katy “If you don’t have systems in place, hiring an assistant might cost you more in the long run.” – Alissa “There’s no one right way to structure assistant pay or tasks. Do what works for you and your business.” – Katy Products, People & Previous Episodes Mentioned Trello: For task organization and project management. SkySlope: A transaction management platform. Homebot: For client engagement and updates. MLS systems: Used for property input and updates.   Leave us a review at ratethispodcast.com/hustlehumbly Get your FREE Database Template  Email Templates 101: emailtemplates101.com Build Your Own Business 101: hustlehumblypodcast.com/byob Agent Systems 101: agentsystems101.com All Resources: hustlehumblypodcast.com Submit your topic ideas and toasts to team@hustlehumblypodcast.com

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Join us for Hustle Humbly where we hope you will build the confidence to find your voice and your way to a successful real estate business and beyond. Listen in as Alissa & Katy, two top producing Realtors, talk about fostering community over competition while navigating the often times cutthroat real estate industry. With over 1000 homes sold between them and 13 and 19 years each in the business, they have seen it first hand. Deep dive into conversations and interviews about mindset and best practices with real life stories mixed in. The goal of Hustle Humbly is to reach out and encourage Realtors and business people alike to stop comparing themselves and start embracing their own strengths.