The Assistant Files by Elizabeth Gilbert
Tips, Advice, and Insight for Real Estate Administrative Professionals
Every morning when I make my coffee, I measure out four cups of water and four tablespoons of coffee. I actually use the back of a knife to scrape the excess coffee off the tablespoon. After my coffee is brewed,…
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In real estate, we often deal with some crazy people. Am I right? For most people who act crazy, you can give them the benefit of the doubt. Moving is one of the top ten most stressful things in a…
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In a perfect world, you would be the super hero and everything that needed your attention would get it. In a perfect world, you would deal with these incoming request with ease, always knowing the answer, and always completing your…
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Are you facilitating an assistant mastermind group in your real estate office? Here are 40+ topics you can use as subject matter for your group to discuss. How to hold a mega agent accountable to lead generation and/or daily tasks…
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You guys already know how much I love this job. Not every day is a walk in the park, but there’s something about the level of responsibility I’ve been given that appeals to me. I get excited when I look…
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My husband and I have come to the conclusion that we have reached a crossroads in our lives. We both turned 39 years old (he in December and I in January), and we had to let our cat Karley go…
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As my agent Ron Henderson and I get better and better in our roles, here’s one thing we’ve learned that will save you time and make both of you more efficient. We receive offers in one of two ways: it’s…
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As the real estate administrative assistant, is one of your duties to write the description of the listings that go into the MLS? How can you do that without seeing the house? And why would you want to? Driving to…
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Depending on your market, you will experience swings in the real estate business. Sometimes these swings are seasonal, and sometimes they are due to market conditions. Here in the Midwest, our swings are typically seasonal. In fact, here’s a breakdown…
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A few weeks back, I posted about a low tech tool to help you achieve your goals. Now I’d like to show you how this can work for your entire team. I implemented this with my own team at the…
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