The Assistant Files by Elizabeth Gilbert
In cooperation with Ops Boss Coaching
If you haven’t been using Canva, you’ve really been missing out! This blog post is all about creating real estate flyers with Canva, plus one surprise use for Canva that I bet you aren’t doing! What do YOU use Canva…
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Sadly, it’s time to let go of Boomerang. We had a very long, very happy relationship. But due to circumstances beyond my control, I have to break it off with Boomerang. I explain why in this 6 minute video, and…
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After my first post, I received an email from fellow admin Christine Jones. Here is her advice… Hi Elizabeth! I have CCleaner and loooove it. I run scans on all our office’s laptops (when they are in the office, one…
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The concept of using deadlines to get more done is not new. When you have to get something done, set a deadline for yourself as to when you will accomplish it. It’s like forcing yourself into vacation mode. Miraculously we…
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I have an old laptop we use in my office as a print server. All that means is that the printer is plugged into it and since the laptop is wi-fi, then everyone on my team can use the same…
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I don’t know what people did before online forums like Facebook Groups. There’s no better way to connect with people from all around the world and collaborate about what matters most to you. Groups for Assistants Here are the groups…
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We use DotLoop for all of our contracts. The majority of our sellers sign their listing documents in DotLoop. I would get frustrated when buyer’s agents would send us offers in DotLoop, but they would create a new loop and…
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If you are not using Boomerang for Gmail, you are missing out on one of THE most useful tools for an administrative assistant in real estate. By far, this tool will help you become more efficient and more organized than…
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One tool that every great assistant should have in his or her arsenal is a video capture and editing tool. I recently discovered Movavi Screen Capture Studio and I love how it works. There’s a lot you can do with…
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I have to give full credit to my transaction coordinator Courtney Downer for turning me on to this website: smallpdf.com. It is just about EVERYTHING you need to manipulate pdf’s. Here are the functions I find myself using the most:…
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