Property Development Assistant: Skills, Role, and Pay

A real estate development assistant provides the utmost support in the property development process. They assist throughout the land acquisition and development process, including acting as a liaison with homeowner's associations if relevant.

This function contributes to streamlining operations and administrative tasks to ensure the project's success. If you are a property development company looking to outsource in the Philippines, this blog is for you. In this article, we'll present the job description, average salary, and expert insights into hiring a property development assistant.

What is a Property Development Assistant?

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A real estate development assistant is also known as a property development assistant. Apart from administrative tasks, assistants also have legal duties. This includes helping with the property search and conducting due diligence.
This function also coordinates the activities of other development team members such as architects and other stakeholders involved. In addition to this, they also conduct research and data analysis to make wise decisions throughout the process.
A real estate development assistant is also known as a property development assistant. Apart from administrative tasks, assistants also have legal duties. This includes helping with the property search and conducting due diligence.
This function also coordinates the activities of other development team members such as architects and other stakeholders involved. In addition to this, they also conduct research and data analysis to make wise decisions throughout the process.
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What is the salary of a Property Development Assistant?

The salary of an assistant property development specialist varies on several factors. This includes location, education, experience, and job duties.
For instance, hiring a property development assistant in the USA costs $51,423 USD. If you’re looking for a cost-efficient alternative, you can hire an outsourced staff member in the Philippines. This will only cost $17,258 USD which includes insurance, government costs, and ShoreAgents’ fees.

What is the average salary for a Property Development Assistant?

The average salary for a real estate development assistant varies primarily on the staff’s location. If the assistant is based in a country with a high cost of living, expect to pay high wages as well.
We have created a table to illustrate a fair wage for real estate property development assistants. This table contains the average salaries in several countries. Then we compared these averages with the average salary for a virtual real estate development assistant based in the Philippines.
The wages listed for real estate development assistants in most countries are exclusive of insurance and government costs. However, we have included those costs and ShoreAgents’ fees in the wages listed for the Philippines.
The average salary of a Property Development Assistant in Australia
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AU

$68,528 AUD
Local
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PH

$24,690 AUD
based in the Philippines
The average salary of a Property Development Assistant in New Zealand
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NZ

$60,268 NZD
Local
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PH

$27,802 NZD
based in the Philippines
The average salary of a Property Development Assistant in United Kingdom
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£30,399 GBP
Local
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PH

£14,426 GBP
based in the Philippines
The average salary of a Property Development Assistant in United States of America
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USA

$51,423 USD
Local
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PH

$17,258 USD
based in the Philippines
The average salary of a Property Development Assistant in Canada
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$57,764 CAD
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PH

$22,487 CAD
based in the Philippines
The average salary of a Property Development Assistant in Singapore

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$47,447 SGD
Local
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PH

$23,528 SGD
based in the Philippines
As you can see, salaries for property development assistants are significantly lower in the Philippines. In comparison to hiring in other countries such as the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore. In many countries, a property development associate earns over twice the salary of a counterpart in the Philippines.

Can a Property Development Assistant work virtually?

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Yes, a property development assistant can perform their job duties remotely. However, you’ll need to do a few things to create an environment where the virtual assistant can succeed.
If you’ve never had a virtual assistant before, you’ll need to gain team buy-in and be flexible. You’ll also want to invest in task management software to prioritize the day’s work.
ShoreAgents has considerable experience helping real estate and property development companies grow their businesses using virtual assistants. We provide advice and coaching to help you take the necessary steps to ensure your virtual property development assistant’s success.
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Local Property Development Assistant Vs. Virtual Property Development Assistant

If you’re hiring a property development assistant, you might be deciding between a local or virtual hire through ShoreAgents. Here is why we recommend hiring a virtual property development assistant:
A virtual property development assistant based in the Philippines will cost significantly less than an assistant based in most other countries.
As ShoreAgents is based in the Philippines, partnering with us will give you a competent, hard-working property development assistant. You will pay less than in Canada, the United Kingdom, the United States, New Zealand, Australia, and Singapore.
If you hire a local assistant, you’ll have to complete the hiring process yourself. Hiring is a specialized skill that improves with practice. Finding the right person also requires a significant time commitment.
ShoreAgents is a real estate staffing solutions firm.
We have a lot of experience hiring virtual assistants for all types of real estate businesses. We handle the majority of the hiring process on your behalf, and we excel at it. This includes:
  • Helping you develop a job description.
  • Recruiting finalists from our extensive network.
  • Present the finalists for you to interview and choose the best fit.
  • Provide a workstation with a computer, desk, chair, two monitors, and a headset in our comfortable office.
Throughout the process, we are professional and comply with all legal regulations.
A property development assistant is a specialized occupation. Finding someone with the right mix of property development knowledge and administrative skills isn’t always easy.
However, ShoreAgents has a vast property development network. We also have an excellent reputation with prospective employees. Our good working conditions and constant education in the property development business benefit all your staff members.
A virtual property development assistant based in the Philippines will cost significantly less than an assistant based in most other countries.
As ShoreAgents is based in the Philippines, partnering with us will give you a competent, hard-working property development assistant. You will pay less than in Canada, the United Kingdom, the United States, New Zealand, Australia, and Singapore.
If you hire a local assistant, you’ll have to complete the hiring process yourself. Hiring is a specialized skill that improves with practice. Finding the right person also requires a significant time commitment.
ShoreAgents is a real estate staffing solutions firm.
We have a lot of experience hiring virtual assistants for all types of real estate businesses. We handle the majority of the hiring process on your behalf, and we excel at it. This includes:
  • Helping you develop a job description.
  • Recruiting finalists from our extensive network.
  • Present the finalists for you to interview and choose the best fit.
  • Provide a workstation with a computer, desk, chair, two monitors, and a headset in our comfortable office.
Throughout the process, we are professional and comply with all legal regulations.
A property development assistant is a specialized occupation. Finding someone with the right mix of property development knowledge and administrative skills isn’t always easy.
However, ShoreAgents has a vast property development network. We also have an excellent reputation with prospective employees. Our good working conditions and constant education in the property development business benefit all your staff members.
We have an excellent record of keeping employees engaged in their jobs. Employees who are engaged have low chances of not going to work and tend to stay at their jobs longer.
Our property development virtual assistants at ShoreAgents have long-term job stability. This is because they work with other virtual assistants who perform similar duties for different employers. They support and learn the best practices from one another.
The only potential drawbacks are that you’ll need to do some planning to prepare for having a virtual team member. You’ll need to get your other team members on board and invest in task management software. You’ll also need to appoint a staff member to supervise the assistant’s work day to day.
The benefits of hiring a virtual real estate property development assistant are clear. However, the decision of whether to hire a local property development assistant or hire a virtual one is up to you.
A virtual property development assistant based in the Philippines will cost significantly less than an assistant based in most other countries.
As ShoreAgents is based in the Philippines, partnering with us will give you a competent, hard-working property development assistant. You will pay less than in Canada, the United Kingdom, the United States, New Zealand, Australia, and Singapore.
If you hire a local assistant, you’ll have to complete the hiring process yourself. Hiring is a specialized skill that improves with practice. Finding the right person also requires a significant time commitment.
ShoreAgents is a real estate staffing solutions firm.
We have a lot of experience hiring virtual assistants for all types of real estate businesses. We handle the majority of the hiring process on your behalf, and we excel at it. This includes:
  • Helping you develop a job description.
  • Recruiting finalists from our extensive network.
  • Present the finalists for you to interview and choose the best fit.
  • Provide a workstation with a computer, desk, chair, two monitors, and a headset in our comfortable office.
Throughout the process, we are professional and comply with all legal regulations.
A property development assistant is a specialized occupation. Finding someone with the right mix of property development knowledge and administrative skills isn’t always easy.
However, ShoreAgents has a vast property development network. We also have an excellent reputation with prospective employees. Our good working conditions and constant education in the property development business benefit all your staff members.
We have an excellent record of keeping employees engaged in their jobs. Employees who are engaged have low chances of not going to work and tend to stay at their jobs longer.
Our property development virtual assistants at ShoreAgents have long-term job stability. This is because they work with other virtual assistants who perform similar duties for different employers. They support and learn the best practices from one another.
The only potential drawbacks are that you’ll need to do some planning to prepare for having a virtual team member. You’ll need to get your other team members on board and invest in task management software. You’ll also need to appoint a staff member to supervise the assistant’s work day to day.
The benefits of hiring a virtual real estate property development assistant are clear. However, the decision of whether to hire a local property development assistant or hire a virtual one is up to you.
A virtual property development assistant based in the Philippines will cost significantly less than an assistant based in most other countries.
As ShoreAgents is based in the Philippines, partnering with us will give you a competent, hard-working property development assistant. You will pay less than in Canada, the United Kingdom, the United States, New Zealand, Australia, and Singapore.
If you hire a local assistant, you’ll have to complete the hiring process yourself. Hiring is a specialized skill that improves with practice. Finding the right person also requires a significant time commitment.
ShoreAgents is a real estate staffing solutions firm.
We have a lot of experience hiring virtual assistants for all types of real estate businesses. We handle the majority of the hiring process on your behalf, and we excel at it. This includes:
  • Helping you develop a job description.
  • Recruiting finalists from our extensive network.
  • Present the finalists for you to interview and choose the best fit.
  • Provide a workstation with a computer, desk, chair, two monitors, and a headset in our comfortable office.
Throughout the process, we are professional and comply with all legal regulations.
A property development assistant is a specialized occupation. Finding someone with the right mix of property development knowledge and administrative skills isn’t always easy.
However, ShoreAgents has a vast property development network. We also have an excellent reputation with prospective employees. Our good working conditions and constant education in the property development business benefit all your staff members.
We have an excellent record of keeping employees engaged in their jobs. Employees who are engaged have low chances of not going to work and tend to stay at their jobs longer.
Our property development virtual assistants at ShoreAgents have long-term job stability. This is because they work with other virtual assistants who perform similar duties for different employers. They support and learn the best practices from one another.
The only potential drawbacks are that you’ll need to do some planning to prepare for having a virtual team member. You’ll need to get your other team members on board and invest in task management software. You’ll also need to appoint a staff member to supervise the assistant’s work day to day.
The benefits of hiring a virtual real estate property development assistant are clear. However, the decision of whether to hire a local property development assistant or hire a virtual one is up to you.
A virtual property development assistant based in the Philippines will cost significantly less than an assistant based in most other countries.
As ShoreAgents is based in the Philippines, partnering with us will give you a competent, hard-working property development assistant. You will pay less than in Canada, the United Kingdom, the United States, New Zealand, Australia, and Singapore.
If you hire a local assistant, you’ll have to complete the hiring process yourself. Hiring is a specialized skill that improves with practice. Finding the right person also requires a significant time commitment.
ShoreAgents is a real estate staffing solutions firm.
We have a lot of experience hiring virtual assistants for all types of real estate businesses. We handle the majority of the hiring process on your behalf, and we excel at it. This includes:
  • Helping you develop a job description.
  • Recruiting finalists from our extensive network.
  • Present the finalists for you to interview and choose the best fit.
  • Provide a workstation with a computer, desk, chair, two monitors, and a headset in our comfortable office.
Throughout the process, we are professional and comply with all legal regulations.
A property development assistant is a specialized occupation. Finding someone with the right mix of property development knowledge and administrative skills isn’t always easy.
However, ShoreAgents has a vast property development network. We also have an excellent reputation with prospective employees. Our good working conditions and constant education in the property development business benefit all your staff members.
We have an excellent record of keeping employees engaged in their jobs. Employees who are engaged have low chances of not going to work and tend to stay at their jobs longer.
Our property development virtual assistants at ShoreAgents have long-term job stability. This is because they work with other virtual assistants who perform similar duties for different employers. They support and learn the best practices from one another.
A virtual property development assistant based in the Philippines will cost significantly less than an assistant based in most other countries.
As ShoreAgents is based in the Philippines, partnering with us will give you a competent, hard-working property development assistant. You will pay less than in Canada, the United Kingdom, the United States, New Zealand, Australia, and Singapore.
If you hire a local assistant, you’ll have to complete the hiring process yourself. Hiring is a specialized skill that improves with practice. Finding the right person also requires a significant time commitment.
ShoreAgents is a real estate staffing solutions firm.
We have a lot of experience hiring virtual assistants for all types of real estate businesses. We handle the majority of the hiring process on your behalf, and we excel at it. This includes:
  • Helping you develop a job description.
  • Recruiting finalists from our extensive network.
  • Present the finalists for you to interview and choose the best fit.
  • Provide a workstation with a computer, desk, chair, two monitors, and a headset in our comfortable office.
Throughout the process, we are professional and comply with all legal regulations.
A property development assistant is a specialized occupation. Finding someone with the right mix of property development knowledge and administrative skills isn’t always easy.
However, ShoreAgents has a vast property development network. We also have an excellent reputation with prospective employees. Our good working conditions and constant education in the property development business benefit all your staff members.
A virtual property development assistant based in the Philippines will cost significantly less than an assistant based in most other countries.
As ShoreAgents is based in the Philippines, partnering with us will give you a competent, hard-working property development assistant. You will pay less than in Canada, the United Kingdom, the United States, New Zealand, Australia, and Singapore.
If you hire a local assistant, you’ll have to complete the hiring process yourself. Hiring is a specialized skill that improves with practice. Finding the right person also requires a significant time commitment.
ShoreAgents is a real estate staffing solutions firm.
We have a lot of experience hiring virtual assistants for all types of real estate businesses. We handle the majority of the hiring process on your behalf, and we excel at it. This includes:
  • Helping you develop a job description.
  • Recruiting finalists from our extensive network.
  • Present the finalists for you to interview and choose the best fit.
  • Provide a workstation with a computer, desk, chair, two monitors, and a headset in our comfortable office.
Throughout the process, we are professional and comply with all legal regulations.
A property development assistant is a specialized occupation. Finding someone with the right mix of property development knowledge and administrative skills isn’t always easy.
However, ShoreAgents has a vast property development network. We also have an excellent reputation with prospective employees. Our good working conditions and constant education in the property development business benefit all your staff members.
We have an excellent record of keeping employees engaged in their jobs. Employees who are engaged have low chances of not going to work and tend to stay at their jobs longer.
Our property development virtual assistants at ShoreAgents have long-term job stability. This is because they work with other virtual assistants who perform similar duties for different employers. They support and learn the best practices from one another.
The only potential drawbacks are that you’ll need to do some planning to prepare for having a virtual team member. You’ll need to get your other team members on board and invest in task management software. You’ll also need to appoint a staff member to supervise the assistant’s work day to day.
The benefits of hiring a virtual real estate property development assistant are clear. However, the decision of whether to hire a local property development assistant or hire a virtual one is up to you.
A virtual property development assistant based in the Philippines will cost significantly less than an assistant based in most other countries.
As ShoreAgents is based in the Philippines, partnering with us will give you a competent, hard-working property development assistant. You will pay less than in Canada, the United Kingdom, the United States, New Zealand, Australia, and Singapore.
If you hire a local assistant, you’ll have to complete the hiring process yourself. Hiring is a specialized skill that improves with practice. Finding the right person also requires a significant time commitment.
ShoreAgents is a real estate staffing solutions firm.
We have a lot of experience hiring virtual assistants for all types of real estate businesses. We handle the majority of the hiring process on your behalf, and we excel at it. This includes:
  • Helping you develop a job description.
  • Recruiting finalists from our extensive network.
  • Present the finalists for you to interview and choose the best fit.
  • Provide a workstation with a computer, desk, chair, two monitors, and a headset in our comfortable office.
Throughout the process, we are professional and comply with all legal regulations.
A property development assistant is a specialized occupation. Finding someone with the right mix of property development knowledge and administrative skills isn’t always easy.
However, ShoreAgents has a vast property development network. We also have an excellent reputation with prospective employees. Our good working conditions and constant education in the property development business benefit all your staff members.
We have an excellent record of keeping employees engaged in their jobs. Employees who are engaged have low chances of not going to work and tend to stay at their jobs longer.
Our property development virtual assistants at ShoreAgents have long-term job stability. This is because they work with other virtual assistants who perform similar duties for different employers. They support and learn the best practices from one another.
The only potential drawbacks are that you’ll need to do some planning to prepare for having a virtual team member. You’ll need to get your other team members on board and invest in task management software. You’ll also need to appoint a staff member to supervise the assistant’s work day to day.
The benefits of hiring a virtual real estate property development assistant are clear. However, the decision of whether to hire a local property development assistant or hire a virtual one is up to you.
A virtual property development assistant based in the Philippines will cost significantly less than an assistant based in most other countries.
As ShoreAgents is based in the Philippines, partnering with us will give you a competent, hard-working property development assistant. You will pay less than in Canada, the United Kingdom, the United States, New Zealand, Australia, and Singapore.
If you hire a local assistant, you’ll have to complete the hiring process yourself. Hiring is a specialized skill that improves with practice. Finding the right person also requires a significant time commitment.
ShoreAgents is a real estate staffing solutions firm.
We have a lot of experience hiring virtual assistants for all types of real estate businesses. We handle the majority of the hiring process on your behalf, and we excel at it. This includes:
  • Helping you develop a job description.
  • Recruiting finalists from our extensive network.
  • Present the finalists for you to interview and choose the best fit.
  • Provide a workstation with a computer, desk, chair, two monitors, and a headset in our comfortable office.
Throughout the process, we are professional and comply with all legal regulations.
A property development assistant is a specialized occupation. Finding someone with the right mix of property development knowledge and administrative skills isn’t always easy.
However, ShoreAgents has a vast property development network. We also have an excellent reputation with prospective employees. Our good working conditions and constant education in the property development business benefit all your staff members.
We have an excellent record of keeping employees engaged in their jobs. Employees who are engaged have low chances of not going to work and tend to stay at their jobs longer.
Our property development virtual assistants at ShoreAgents have long-term job stability. This is because they work with other virtual assistants who perform similar duties for different employers. They support and learn the best practices from one another.
The only potential drawbacks are that you’ll need to do some planning to prepare for having a virtual team member. You’ll need to get your other team members on board and invest in task management software. You’ll also need to appoint a staff member to supervise the assistant’s work day to day.
The benefits of hiring a virtual real estate property development assistant are clear. However, the decision of whether to hire a local property development assistant or hire a virtual one is up to you.
A virtual property development assistant based in the Philippines will cost significantly less than an assistant based in most other countries.
As ShoreAgents is based in the Philippines, partnering with us will give you a competent, hard-working property development assistant. You will pay less than in Canada, the United Kingdom, the United States, New Zealand, Australia, and Singapore.
If you hire a local assistant, you’ll have to complete the hiring process yourself. Hiring is a specialized skill that improves with practice. Finding the right person also requires a significant time commitment.
ShoreAgents is a real estate staffing solutions firm.
We have a lot of experience hiring virtual assistants for all types of real estate businesses. We handle the majority of the hiring process on your behalf, and we excel at it. This includes:
  • Helping you develop a job description.
  • Recruiting finalists from our extensive network.
  • Present the finalists for you to interview and choose the best fit.
  • Provide a workstation with a computer, desk, chair, two monitors, and a headset in our comfortable office.
Throughout the process, we are professional and comply with all legal regulations.
A property development assistant is a specialized occupation. Finding someone with the right mix of property development knowledge and administrative skills isn’t always easy.
However, ShoreAgents has a vast property development network. We also have an excellent reputation with prospective employees. Our good working conditions and constant education in the property development business benefit all your staff members.
We have an excellent record of keeping employees engaged in their jobs. Employees who are engaged have low chances of not going to work and tend to stay at their jobs longer.
Our property development virtual assistants at ShoreAgents have long-term job stability. This is because they work with other virtual assistants who perform similar duties for different employers. They support and learn the best practices from one another.

What are the duties of a Property Development Assistant?

Developer Planning Construction
Property development assistant jobs vary slightly in their duties. However, duties might include the following:
  • Assist with association boards, outside management companies, service providers, and homeowner associations, as needed.
  • Help with property searches, land acquisition, and conducting due diligence throughout the purchase and land development process.
  • Provide administrative support, such as preparing correspondence and maintaining databases and electronic files.
  • Draft documents such as purchase agreements, disclosures, and joint venture agreements.
  • Prepare and register legal documents such as rights of way, easements, and subdivision filings.
  • Prepare accounts related to transactions and manage trust accounting matters.
  • Prepare transfers, affidavits, closing reports, and accounts.
  • Track the status of projects in project management software.
  • Help coordinate contract compliance and lender financing data.
  • Attend and prepare minutes of zoning, development pre-construction meetings, and design meetings.
  • Ensure that permits are current and utility fees are paid.

Property Development Assistant Role

A virtual assistant can handle most duties that you’d typically assign to a real estate property development assistant.
Here’s a list of possible responsibilities. We’ve put a tick beside each duty that the property development assistant could perform from a virtual location. We’ve put a cross next to those that require an in-person team member.
Assist with outside boards, service providers, and management companies. check circle cancel circle
Help with property searches, land acquisition, and conducting due diligence throughout the purchase and land development process. check circle
Provide administrative support, such as preparing correspondence and maintaining databases and electronic files. check circle
Draft documents such as purchase agreements, disclosures, and joint venture agreements. check circle
Prepare and register legal documents such as rights of way, easements, and subdivision filings. check circle
Prepare accounts related to transactions and manage trust accounting matters. check circle
Prepare transfers, affidavits, closing reports, and accounts. check circle
Track the status of projects in project management software. check circle
Help coordinate contract compliance and lender financing data. check circle
Attend and prepare minutes of zoning, development pre-construction meetings, and design meetings. cancel circle
Ensure that permits are current and utility fees are paid. check circle
A virtual property development assistant can perform most of the typical duties except attending local meetings in person. They can provide most of the coordination between management boards and homeowner’s associations. Depending on the board, however, some of these tasks may require an in-person team member.
An experienced real estate agency owner directs ShoreAgents. He understands and has experience using virtual staff to grow a business.
ShoreAgents can assist in aligning your expectations and job descriptions. Through this, the contribution of your virtual property development assistant to your team will be optimized. We also provide coaching for you and your assistant to ensure that the relationship works as expected for both of you.

Where to hire a Property Development Assistant?

Manager and Secretary Discussing
Locally or virtually? The benefits of hiring a virtual assistant are clear. A virtual property development assistant will be more cost-effective. You will be relieved from the time-consuming task of dedicating hours to the hiring process.
Hiring a virtual property development assistant through ShoreAgents is an excellent solution. ShoreAgents provides:
  • Help and advice on developing your job description
  • Recruitment from among those in our vast network of real estate and property development professionals.
  • A workstation for the assistant in our modern climate-controlled offices. We provide work equipment including a laptop, a desk, a chair, a headset, and two monitors.
  • Assurance that the hiring complies with all laws and regulations.
  • Coaching to ensure the relationship works well for you and the virtual assistant.
  • Expertise in the real estate business. ShoreAgents is the only BPO with a day-to-day manager who has owned a real estate business.
  • An office based in the Philippines. The Philippines is an excellent BPO destination, especially for real estate companies. Outsourcing to the Philippines offers:
  • A large, well-educated workforce. The Filipino government provides incentives for its citizens to continue their education beyond high school.
  • Workers who possess fluent English language skills.
  • A culture that is similar to the culture in the United Kingdom, Canada, the United States, Singapore, New Zealand, and Australia.
  • A dedicated workforce keen to work with foreign companies and adjust working hours to be in sync with them.
  • An affordable and cost-effective solution. The cost of living in the Philippines is low, which means wages are low as well.

Takeaway

In summary, the function of a property development specialist is crucial and tremendously contributes to a project’s success. Now that you know the costs of hiring for this role, it’s clear that virtual assistants can accomplish the tasks.
While many development opportunities for hiring exist, it’s advisable to choose the one that offers cost savings.
Particularly if you hire through an agency such as ShoreAgents, you can skip dealing with the tedious recruitment process.
ShoreAgents is a staffing solutions firm for all aspects of the real estate industry, including property development. Partner with us today and let us provide the perfect solution for all your staffing needs.

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