Virtual Administrative Assistant - Real Estate

Assist World
Philippines
RemoteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Best suited to mid-level virtual assistants with QuickBooks and Outlook proficiency working in US-based real estate or title agencies.

Best fit for

  • Self-starters comfortable with startup ambiguity and task variety
    — “thrives in a startup environment, is comfortable wearing multiple hats
  • Detail-oriented professionals with US client experience
    — “Experience working remotely with US-based clients or businesses preferred
  • Process-improvers who identify operational efficiencies
    — “Proactively identify ways to streamline and improve day-to-day operations

Things to consider

  • Part-time initial commitment with potential but not guaranteed full-time transition
    — “This is a part-time role with clear potential to grow into a full-time position
  • Financial data handling requires discretion and accuracy
    — “Discretion and professionalism when handling sensitive business information

How to stand out

  • Demonstrate specific examples of inbox management systems you've implemented
    — “Set up and maintain folder structures and inbox rules
  • Showcase QuickBooks experience beyond basic data entry
    — “QuickBooks — basic data entry and invoicing experience
  • Highlight startup experience or adaptability to scaling businesses
    — “Experience supporting a business owner in a startup or early-stage company
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · LowAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · IndividualLevel · Junior

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

  • Managed high-volume email and data entry
  • Supported business owner with administrative tasks
  • Streamlined day-to-day operations
Typical background
Administrative AssistantVirtual AssistantOperations Support

Skills & requirements

Required

Email ManagementData EntryQuickbooksSchedulingCalendar ManagementAdministrative SupportFile ManagementOutlookGoogle DriveMicrosoft OfficeAttention To DetailCommunicationOrganisationDiscretion

Preferred

Startup ExperienceBookkeepingMarketing Materials CreationReal Estate AdminRemote Work

Stack & domain

OutlookGoogle DriveQuickbooksMicrosoft OfficeGoogle WorkspaceOrganisedIndependentAdaptableDiscretionProfessionalismAdministrativeData EntrySchedulingOperations Support

About the role

Original posting from Assist World via Lever

Role Overview

We are sourcing a proactive and organised Virtual Administrative Assistant for a growing title agency based in the United States. The business owner is in the early stages of scaling her company and needs reliable support to free up her time from day-to-day admin tasks — allowing her to focus on business development and client relationships.

This is a part-time role with clear potential to grow into a full-time position as the business expands. The right candidate will be someone who thrives in a startup environment, is comfortable wearing multiple hats, and takes genuine ownership of the tasks assigned to them.

Key Responsibilities

Email & Inbox Management

Monitor, sort, and organise a high-volume Outlook inbox

Set up and maintain folder structures and inbox rules

Flag priority emails and action items for the business owner's attention

Draft or respond to routine correspondence as directed

Administrative & Data Entry

Perform accurate data entry across business systems

Organise and rename digital files uploaded to Google Drive

Ensure documents are correctly filed and easy to locate

Assist with scanning, uploading, and categorising receipts and financial documents

QuickBooks Support

Create and send invoices based on provided information

Record payments following step-by-step instructions from the business owner

Support basic data entry in QuickBooks across two business entities

Note: Full bookkeeping responsibilities are not required at this stage — instructions will be provided

Scheduling & Calendar (Growth Area)

Assist with scheduling meetings and managing appointments as the role evolves

Coordinate calendars and send meeting invites as required

Support business development activity by helping organise outreach and follow-ups

General Operations Support

Create simple flyers or documents as requested

Assist with ad hoc admin tasks and projects as they arise

Proactively identify ways to streamline and improve day-to-day operations

Role Requirements

Experience

Minimum 3–4 years of experience in a virtual assistant, administrative, or operations support role

Proven track record of managing high volumes of administrative tasks independently

Experience working remotely with US-based clients or businesses preferred

Software & Tools

Outlook — proficient in inbox management, folder structures, and calendar use (Required)

Google Drive — confident in file organisation and document management (Required)

QuickBooks — basic data entry and invoicing experience (Required; full bookkeeping not necessary)

Microsoft Office / Google Workspace — general proficiency (Required)

Core Skills

Highly organised with strong attention to detail

Excellent written communication skills in English

Comfortable working autonomously with minimal supervision

Adaptable and willing to take on new tasks as the business grows

Discretion and professionalism when handling sensitive business information

Nice to Have

Experience supporting a business owner in a startup or early-stage company

Familiarity with basic bookkeeping concepts and financial record-keeping

Experience creating simple marketing materials or flyers

Background in real estate, title or legal admin (not required)

Why Join Assist World?

100% REMOTE

$50 birthday bonus

$200 testimonial bonus

$500 entry monthly raffle

NO TRACKER. NO PROBLEM

Source: Assist World careers (Lever)

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