A real estate assistant supports real estate agents, brokers, investors, or property companies with the administrative and operational work that keeps their business running.
A great Real Estate Assistant does not just complete tasks. They own a function that directly frees you to grow. Here is what that looks like in a scaling business:
01Prepare and manage real estate contracts, disclosures, and transaction documents
02Coordinate showings, inspections, appraisals, and closing logistics
03Manage CRM records and lead follow-up for agents
04Handle listing marketing including MLS entries and social content
05Support client communication and status updates throughout transactions
How this hire moves your business forward: Real estate transactions are document-intensive and time-sensitive. A dedicated assistant ensures nothing falls through the cracks during a transaction and frees agents to focus on selling and building relationships.
Why LatAm
Why LatAm Produces Great Real Estate Assistants.
LatAm real estate assistants are experienced with US real estate platforms and transaction processes. Many have worked directly with US agents and brokers on transaction coordination and marketing support.
The timezone overlap with the US is strong. LatAm professionals work within 1 to 3 hours of US Eastern time, so there is no async lag, no late-night handoffs, and no communication gap.
Skills & tools
Know What a Great Real Estate Assistant Actually Brings to the Table.
Beyond the resume, here are the skills, tools, and traits that separate strong performers from strong interviewers.
Hard Skills
Transaction coordination
CRM management
MLS listing management
Contract and document management
Client communication
Common Tools
Follow Up Boss / Chime / Sierra
Dotloop / DocuSign
MLS platforms
Canva
Google Workspace
Soft Skills & Traits
Detail-oriented
Deadline-driven
Clear communicator with clients and agents
Organized with multiple simultaneous transactions
Proactive about transaction milestones
Compensation
What You Can Expect to Pay.
Based on Sur market data and regional benchmarks. Figures reflect total cash compensation.
Seniority
US Annual
LatAm Annual
You Save
Entry
$40,000
$16,800
$23,200 / yr
Mid level
$55,000
$22,800
$32,200 / yr
Senior
$72,000
$30,000
$42,000 / yr
Spot the right hire
What to Look For, and What to Watch Out For.
Green Flags
Has coordinated real estate transactions from contract to close
Never misses a deadline or milestone in a transaction
CRM records are always current and complete
Proactively communicates status to all parties in a transaction
Red Flags
Has not worked with US real estate platforms or transaction processes
Misses contract or closing deadlines
Poor communication with clients and agents during transactions
Our process
Our Process for This Role.
We do not post and wait. Every Real Estate Assistant search we run is built from scratch around your business, your stage, your team, and your goals. And at every step, we are thinking about how this hire helps you grow.
1
Onboarding Call
We start by understanding what you actually need.
2
Role Scoping and Assessment Design
We build a precise role profile and design the custom skills assessment before we search for anyone.
3
Sourcing
We source actively across LatAm and the Caribbean and through our network.
4
Prescreening and Phone Screen
Every candidate is internally screened then put through an English phone screen.
5
Your Shortlist
3 to 5 candidates delivered early in the process with background, audio clip, and our team's recommendation.
6
Skills Assessment
Shortlisted candidates take a custom assessment built to replicate the actual work of the role.
7
Hire and Guarantee
We support the offer, help structure compensation for retention, and back every placement with a 90-day guarantee.
Common Questions About Hiring a Real Estate Assistant.
2-3 weeks typically. Most placements are made within 21 days of the onboarding call.
Most LatAm professionals work within 1 to 3 hours of US Eastern time.
All Sur placements speak fluent English. We screen for language ability on every search. High business English required (stakeholder-facing).
A LatAm real estate assistant delivers the same transaction coordination and administrative support as a US-based hire at significantly lower cost. US real estate platforms and processes are well understood in the LatAm market.
If your hire does not work out within the first 90 days for any reason, we replace them at no additional cost.
Yes. Many LatAm real estate assistants are trained on major MLS platforms and can manage listing entry, updates, and syndication.
Many can handle basic marketing tasks like social content and email campaigns. Sur can design the right scope.
Ready to Hire a Real Estate Assistant Who Actually Moves the Needle?
Let us design the role together and find you the right person from LatAm.