A real estate team and an online store both want an assistant, but they need different things. One needs transaction paperwork, listings, and lead follow-up. The other needs order processing, inventory, customer messages, and marketplace listings. This guide compares six virtual assistant providers on industry fit, vetting and pricing, so you can pick the one that matches your business.
Details come from each provider’s own website, reviewed in October 2026. If a site does not publish a detail, it is marked as not published.
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What to look for by industry
Real estate teams should ask whether the provider knows listing portals, transaction coordination, CRMs and lead follow-up, and whether candidates are tested on those tasks.
E-commerce sellers should ask about marketplace and store platforms, inventory and order handling, customer service and creative work such as listings and product images.
For both, compare five things: industry experience, vetting, pricing structure, contract terms and what happens if the match is wrong.
At a glance
| Provider | Model | Pricing as published | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| VA Masters | Recruitment-led. Role-tested Filipino VAs for real estate and e-commerce operations | From $6.50/hr, no upfront fees | Small and Mid-Sized real estate and e-commerce businesses that want a dedicated hire |
| MyOutDesk | Managed service with talent in the Philippines, Latin America and Africa | Pricing page; not on home page | Real estate teams and online sellers that want a large managed provider |
| REVA Global | Real estate-trained Philippine VAs with a client services manager | Not published | Real estate professionals who want pre-trained specialists |
| Summit VA Solutions | Trained, background-checked remote VAs, real estate focus | Not published | Real estate agents looking for admin and marketing help |
| HireTalent.ph | Hire directly, or have a recruiter run the search | Talent rates typically $5–8/hr; plans from $88/month | Owners who want to run the hiring themselves |
| Hire in South | Latin American professionals with payroll and compliance | No fees until you hire; rates not listed | Teams that need US time zone overlap |
1. VA Masters: best for dedicated real estate and e-commerce hires
VA Masters is a virtual assistant recruitment agency that has placed 1,000+ Filipino VAs, with clients in real estate and e-commerce among its largest groups. It recruits through a six-stage process: a detailed job posting, candidate collection from 400,000+ pre-assessed applicants, screening, a custom skills test when needed, in-depth interviews, and a client interview with the top two or three candidates, typically within about two business days.
The skills test is where industry fit shows. For a real estate virtual assistant, tests have included Google Sheets analysis, property research, completing housing forms and presenting the findings in a recorded walkthrough. For e-commerce operations, tests focus on listings, inventory, order handling and customer replies.
What real estate clients say: A real estate investor wrote that their two VAs “completely transformed how I run my real estate business,” with one managing financial records and the other handling “property documents, tenant coordination, and administrative tasks.” A real estate appraiser said: “There’s never been a moment where I’ve had to chase something down or explain things twice.”
What e-commerce clients say: An e-commerce entrepreneur reported saving “around 75% on design costs compared to hiring locally.” Another said their VA “identifies problems before they arise and suggests improvements that have made our operations smoother.” A fashion brand founder said VA Masters “matched us with the perfect candidate on the first try.”
VA Masters holds an average 5/5 rating on Trustpilot, Indeed and Glassdoor.
Pricing and terms: Rates start from $6.50 per hour. There are no upfront fees, no setup fees, and no recruitment fees, and you do not pay to start. Contract specifics are agreed per client.
Best for: Small and Mid-Sized real estate teams and online sellers that want a dedicated assistant tested on their real tasks.
2. MyOutDesk: best for a large managed provider
MyOutDesk describes a managed service in which VAs are sourced, trained and supported, then integrated into client systems. Its site says talent is located in the Philippines, Latin America and Africa, with offices in California, Manila, Lima and Casablanca. It markets to real estate teams and e-commerce sellers and links to a pricing page and savings calculator. Contract terms are on its Terms of Service page.
Best for: Businesses that want a large managed provider with several talent regions.
3. REVA Global: best for real estate-trained specialists
REVA Global focuses on real estate. Its VAs, based in the Philippines, complete a four-week real estate training program, are assessed with DISC and Predictive Index tests, and work exclusively for one client under a Client Services Manager. Services include administrative, lead generation, marketing, property management and transaction coordinator VAs, plus real estate ISAs and cold calling packages.
Best for: Real estate professionals who want specialists trained in the industry before placement.
4. Summit VA Solutions: best for agents needing admin and marketing help
Summit VA Solutions, based in Houston, offers remote VAs for administrative tasks, customer service, marketing, social media and content creation. Its site says they are trained, college-educated, background-checked, and DISC tested, and it markets mainly to real estate. It does not state where VAs are located or publish prices.
Best for: Real estate agents who want general admin and marketing support.
5. HireTalent.ph: best for owners who run their own hiring
HireTalent.ph offers two routes: you post a job, browse pre-screened profiles and hire directly, or a done-for-you recruiting service where the team runs the search. Its site lists talent rates typically between $5 and $8 per hour, job posts at $48 or an Employer plan at $88 a month, and a 90-day replacement guarantee on the recruiting service. Its real estate page lists listing management, viewings, market research, lead follow-up, and documents.
Best for: Owners comfortable with interviewing and managing their own hire.
6. Hire in South: best for US time zone overlap
Hire in South sources and embeds Latin American professionals, handling recruiting, payroll and compliance, with a dedicated success manager after the hire. Its site says there is no cost until you hire, candidates come from a network of 120,000+ professionals, and you receive three to five finalists. It lists operations and VA roles among its categories but does not describe real estate or e-commerce roles specifically.
Best for: Teams that need working hours that overlap with the US day.
How to choose
- Want a dedicated hire tested on your real tasks? Choose a recruitment-led model like VA Masters.
- Want a real estate-trained specialist? REVA Global and Summit VA Solutions both focus on real estate.
- Want a big managed provider? MyOutDesk covers several regions.
- Want to hire directly? HireTalent.ph offers a self-serve route.
- Need US-aligned hours? Hire in South sources from Latin America.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best virtual assistant agency for real estate? It depends on the model you want. VA Masters suits Small and Mid-Sized teams that want a dedicated, role-tested hire from $6.50 per hour. REVA Global focuses entirely on real estate training.
What can a real estate virtual assistant do? Listing management, transaction paperwork, lead follow-up, tenant coordination, property research, scheduling and CRM updates.
What can an e-commerce virtual assistant do? Order processing, inventory updates, customer service, marketplace listings, product images and reporting.
How much does a virtual assistant cost? VA Masters starts from $6.50 per hour. HireTalent.ph lists typical talent rates of $5 to $8 per hour. Others publish pricing on request.
How fast can I see candidates? VA Masters typically presents candidates in about two business days. HireTalent.ph says top candidates arrive within 10 business days on its recruiting service.
Do I pay before I hire? At VA Masters, no. There are no upfront, setup or recruitment fees.
Terms change, so confirm current details on each website.
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