What is the role of a Property Development Assistant?

A Property Development Assistant provides support in the property development process, assisting with land acquisition, coordinating activities of the development team, conducting research and data analysis, and also helping with legal duties such as due diligence. They can also be involved in administrative tasks such as preparing correspondence and maintaining databases

Can a Property Development Assistant work remotely?

Yes, a Property Development Assistant can perform their job duties remotely. However, to create a conducive environment for a virtual assistant, you may need to invest in task management software, gain team buy-in, and provide the necessary resources and support for their role.

Where can I hire a Property Development Assistant?

You can hire a Property Development Assistant either locally or virtually. ShoreAgents is an excellent platform for hiring virtual assistants, particularly for the real estate industry. They provide services that cover the entire hiring process, from job description creation to recruitment, providing a workspace, and ensuring legal compliance. The cost of hiring through ShoreAgents is generally lower, especially for assistants based in the Philippines.

Property Development Assistant: Skills, Role, and Pay

Q: What is the average salary of a Property Development Assistant?

The average salary for a Property Development Assistant varies based on factors such as location, education, experience, and job duties. For instance, hiring a Property Development Assistant in the USA costs around $51,423 USD. In the Philippines, the cost is around $17,258 USD, inclusive of insurance, government costs, and ShoreAgents' fees.

Q: What are the benefits of hiring a virtual Property Development Assistant through ShoreAgents?

Hiring a virtual Property Development Assistant through ShoreAgents is cost-effective and saves time as the agency handles the hiring process. Additionally, ShoreAgents offers assistance with developing job descriptions, provides a workspace and equipment for the assistant, ensures legal compliance, and provides coaching to ensure a good working relationship between you and the assistant.

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?

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.

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

AU

$68,528 AUD

$47,447 SGD

Local

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?

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:

Lower Cost

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.

Ease of Hiring

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.

Specialist Skills

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.

Lower Cost

A virtual property development assistant based in the Philippines will cost significantly less than an assistant based in most other countries.

Ease of Hiring

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.

Specialist Skills

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.

Better Retention

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.

Cons

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.

Lower Cost

A virtual property development assistant based in the Philippines will cost significantly less than an assistant based in most other countries.

Ease of Hiring

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.

Specialist Skills

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.

Better Retention

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.

Cons

Lower Cost

A virtual property development assistant based in the Philippines will cost significantly less than an assistant based in most other countries.

Ease of Hiring

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.

Specialist Skills

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.

Better Retention

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.

Cons

Lower Cost

A virtual property development assistant based in the Philippines will cost significantly less than an assistant based in most other countries.

Ease of Hiring

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.

Specialist Skills

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.

Better Retention

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.

Lower Cost

A virtual property development assistant based in the Philippines will cost significantly less than an assistant based in most other countries.

Ease of Hiring

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.

Specialist Skills

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.

Lower Cost

A virtual property development assistant based in the Philippines will cost significantly less than an assistant based in most other countries.

Ease of Hiring

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.

Specialist Skills

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.

Better Retention

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.

Cons

Lower Cost

A virtual property development assistant based in the Philippines will cost significantly less than an assistant based in most other countries.

Ease of Hiring

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.

Specialist Skills

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.

Better Retention

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.

Cons

Lower Cost

A virtual property development assistant based in the Philippines will cost significantly less than an assistant based in most other countries.

Ease of Hiring

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.

Specialist Skills

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.

Better Retention

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.

Cons

Lower Cost

A virtual property development assistant based in the Philippines will cost significantly less than an assistant based in most other countries.

Ease of Hiring

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.

Specialist Skills

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.

Better Retention

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.

What are the duties of a Property Development Assistant?

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.

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.

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?

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.

Property Development Assistant: Skills, Role, and Pay

What is a Property Development Assistant?

What is the salary of a Property Development Assistant?

What is the average salary for a Property Development Assistant?

AU

PH

NZ

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GB

PH

USA

PH

CA

PH

SG

PH

Can a Property Development Assistant work virtually?

Hire a Property Development Assistant Expert Now!

Local Property Development Assistant Vs. Virtual Property Development Assistant

What are the duties of a Property Development Assistant?

Property Development Assistant Role

Where to hire a Property Development Assistant?

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