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How To Hire An AssistantHow To Hire An Assistant

Does your assistant have what it takes?

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Why Should You Hire One?Why Should You Hire One?

Your business has grown such

that you feel it is necessary to

have an assistant help you with your daily business tasks

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Beware the PitfallsBeware the Pitfalls

Without a valid Real Estate License, your assistant will not be able to:

• Host an open house• Solicit buyers or sellers in any manner

As such, your assistant’s scope of activities will be limited by the

Real Estate Act• Refer to the license practice manual

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What Qualities Should He/She Have?What Qualities Should He/She Have?

1. A people-person

2. Good work habits

3. Good personal appearance

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Is Your Assistant a Is Your Assistant a People-PersonPeople-Person?? Your assistant should possess the people skills that will help

him/her relate well to your clients

This is crucial as he/she will be representing YOU

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Does Your Assistant Have Does Your Assistant Have Good Work HabitsGood Work Habits??

Learn as much as you can about your assistant by contacting his/her previous employer

Ensure that your assistant is: • Honest • Punctual• Has the ability to close deals• Has strong work ethics

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Do Do AppearancesAppearances Matter? Matter?

Of course they do!

Good personal appearance is a

must – your appearance often

mirrors your work habits

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The Good and The BadThe Good and The Bad A good first impression by your assistant can enhance your

business following

However…

Harm could be caused if your assistant cannot:

• control his/her emotions

• show respect to your clients• or is quick to take offence

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Final TipsFinal Tips

Place your prospective assistant on a 3 month probation to give you adequate opportunity to assess his/her performance

A good assistant is always loyal and you can always count on them!