File 01 · Real estate
VA MASTERSParent company
7.9/10
Filed under Managed remote staffing · HQ: Global company · Staff in: Philippines (assistants and specialists); Ukraine (developers)
A managed remote-staffing agency that places dedicated assistants, specialists and developers, with published rates, a 30-day trial and free replacements. VA MASTERS is the parent company of this site's publisher and is scored with the same rubric as everyone else.
- Price
- $7–$12/hr
- Smallest start
- One person; 80 hours/month recommended, fewer hours possible
- Trial
- 30-day trial: end anytime, no notice
- Replacement
- Free; new candidates usually in about 2 business days
- Notice
- None during the trial; notice period after
- Fees
- No recruitment or setup fees; a refundable deposit is part of the first invoice
- Founded
- 2021
- Reviews
- Average 5/5 on Trustpilot, Indeed and Glassdoor
What we like
- Published rate card by role category, plus a plain-English terms summary
- Start with one person, part-time if needed; no seat minimum
- 30-day trial with no notice period, then free replacement if the fit isn't right
- 6-stage screening; about 1 in 508 applicants accepted (Jan 2025–Jul 2026)
What to watch
- Costs more than hiring a freelancer yourself through a job board, because screening, replacement and support are included
- Asks for your input early on (role brief, interviews) to get the match right
- After the 30-day trial a notice period applies, and the first invoice includes a refundable deposit
- Founded in 2021, younger than most companies in these rankings
- Places dedicated individuals, not large seat-based teams with a floor supervisor
Score breakdown and sources
Talent & screening (20%)
6-stage screening, 400,000+ applicant database, published acceptance rate of about 1 in 508; background-check details not published
8/10 Pricing transparency (20%)
Rate card by role category and terms summary published; deposit amount not published
9/10 Small-business access (15%)
One person, part-time possible (80 hours/month recommended, fewer allowed); no seat minimum
8/10 Terms & guarantees (15%)
30-day trial with no notice, free replacement, no recruitment or setup fees; notice period after the trial and a refundable deposit
8/10 Track record (15%)
Founded 2021; 1,000+ placements and 500+ clients; average 5/5 on Trustpilot, Indeed and Glassdoor
7/10 Management & reporting (15%)
Ongoing support and replacement handling from the recruitment team; no account-manager tier or reporting dashboard published
7/10 Fit for this page (30% of the page score)
Dedicated real estate VA service: transaction, listing, CRM and property-management roles
8/10 Sources: VA MASTERS' pricing, service and about pages. Checked October 2026.
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File 02 · Real estate
Brivity Virtual Assistants
7.7/10
Filed under Dedicated virtual assistants (real estate only) · HQ: Not published (part of the Technology & Systems division of PLACE) · Staff in: Not published
Brivity Virtual Assistants places real estate-trained assistants with US agents, teams and brokerages, and it is one of the few in this niche with published monthly prices. Part-time and project options make it easy to start small, but contract terms beyond the onboarding fee aren't published.
- Price
- $1,250–$1,750/mo
- Smallest start
- Part-time from 20 hours a week; project-based work from $350
- Trial
- Not published
- Replacement
- If the chosen assistant doesn't meet expectations, Brivity says it will find the right talent
- Notice
- Not published
- Fees
- One-time $350 onboarding fee; Brivity Platform users save $250 a month
- Founded
- 2019
What we like
- Published monthly prices: $1,250 for 20 hours a week or $1,750 for 40 hours a week
- Says only about 5% of candidates pass its interview process; you interview 2-3 curated candidates
- Real estate roles only (admin, transaction coordinator, marketing, ISA), plus project work from $350
What to watch
- One-time $350 onboarding fee on top of the monthly rate
- Trial, notice period and where the assistants are based aren't published
- No independent review ratings with counts found
Score breakdown and sources
Talent & screening (20%)
Top 5% pass rate claimed, 2-3 curated candidates with DISC profiles, real estate experience required
7/10 Pricing transparency (20%)
Part-time, full-time, project and onboarding prices all published
9/10 Small-business access (15%)
20-hour-a-week plan and project work from $350
9/10 Terms & guarantees (15%)
Onboarding fee and a replacement promise published; trial and notice not published
5/10 Track record (15%)
Operating since 2019 and says it serves hundreds of agents; no independent review counts found
5/10 Management & reporting (15%)
Onboarding with real estate coaches; can act as your assistant's point of contact
7/10 Fit for this page (30% of the page score)
Real estate only, built for agents, teams and brokerages
9/10 Sources: Brivity Virtual Assistants' pricing and service pages. Checked October 2026.
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File 03 · Real estate
PMVA (Property Management Virtual Assistant)
6.7/10
Filed under Offshore staffing (property management and real estate) · HQ: Brisbane, Australia · Staff in: Clark, Philippines (PMVA's own office)
PMVA is a Brisbane-run outsourcing firm that works only with real estate and property management agencies in Australia and New Zealand. Its backup-staff commitment and long training program stand out, but pricing and contract terms are quote-only.
- Price
- Not published
- Smallest start
- Not published (says it has engagement options for agencies of all sizes)
- Trial
- Not published
- Replacement
- Recruitment, training and replacement included in the service
- Notice
- Not published
- Fees
- Not published; recruitment, training and replacement described as included
- Founded
- 2016
What we like
- Two trained backup staff assigned to every VA, so work continues when your VA is away
- 200+ hours of property management training and 1,600+ documented processes
- Own office in Clark with 200+ VAs; Australian consultants run onboarding
What to watch
- No published prices or minimums
- Built around Australian and New Zealand software and processes, less suited to US or Canadian agencies
- Most agencies take four to six weeks to get started
Score breakdown and sources
Talent & screening (20%)
200+ hours of property management training; screening steps not detailed
7/10 Pricing transparency (20%)
Quote only
3/10 Small-business access (15%)
Minimum not published
5/10 Terms & guarantees (15%)
Replacement included and two backup staff per VA; trial and notice not published
6/10 Track record (15%)
Outsourcing since 2016, 200+ VAs, 60,000+ properties under admin management; no independent review counts
6/10 Management & reporting (15%)
Australian implementation consultants, Australian trainer and account manager, backup staff per VA
8/10 Fit for this page (30% of the page score)
Property management and real estate only, but for Australia and New Zealand
9/10 Sources: PMVA's about page. Checked October 2026.
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File 04 · Real estate
Summit VA Solutions
5.9/10
Filed under Dedicated virtual assistants (real estate) · HQ: Houston, Texas, USA · Staff in: Philippines
Summit VA Solutions is a Houston company that places Philippines-based assistants trained in real estate workflows and software. Training and screening are well described, while prices and contract terms are quote-only.
- Price
- Not published
- Smallest start
- Not published
- Trial
- Not published
- Replacement
- Not published
- Notice
- Not published
- Fees
- Not published
- Founded
- 2015
What we like
- 160 hours of live real estate training covering resale, rentals, REO and property management
- VAs are college-educated, background-checked and DISC-tested
- Approved Tom Ferry vendor for virtual assistants
What to watch
- No published pricing, minimums or contract terms
- Has no independent reviews yet (0 on Clutch)
Score breakdown and sources
Talent & screening (20%)
College-educated, background-checked, DISC-tested VAs with 160 hours of live training
8/10 Pricing transparency (20%)
Quote only
3/10 Small-business access (15%)
Minimum hours not published
4/10 Terms & guarantees (15%)
Trial, notice, replacement and fees not published
3/10 Track record (15%)
Operating since 2015; no review counts on independent platforms
4/10 Management & reporting (15%)
Ongoing training and real estate software modules described; account management not detailed
5/10 Fit for this page (30% of the page score)
Real estate agents, brokerages, REO and property management
9/10 Sources: Summit VA Solutions' service and about pages; Clutch profile. Checked October 2026.
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File 05 · Real estate
Strata Staff Global
5.8/10
Filed under Offshore staffing (strata and property management) · HQ: Ivanhoe, Victoria, Australia and Vancouver, Canada (contact addresses) · Staff in: Philippines (started in Mabalacat, Pampanga)
Strata Staff Global trains offshore staff for strata and property management agencies in Australia and Canada. It suits managers who want platform-trained back-office help, but it publishes no prices or contract terms.
- Price
- Not published
- Smallest start
- One specialist or an entire offshore team
- Trial
- Not published
- Replacement
- Not published
- Notice
- Not published
- Fees
- Not published
- Founded
- 2019
What we like
- Staff trained specifically in strata work and platforms such as StrataMax, Urbanise and MRI
- Will place a single specialist or a full team
- Reports 500+ placements and a 98% retention rate
What to watch
- Narrow focus on strata and property management, not sales agents
- No published pricing, contract or replacement terms
- We found no independent review ratings with counts
Score breakdown and sources
Talent & screening (20%)
Foundation Training Program and strata academy; screening steps not detailed
6/10 Pricing transparency (20%)
Quote only
3/10 Small-business access (15%)
Says it can place one specialist
7/10 Terms & guarantees (15%)
Trial, notice, replacement and fees not published
3/10 Track record (15%)
Operating since 2019 with 500+ placements and 98% retention reported; no independent review counts
5/10 Management & reporting (15%)
Four-step setup process described; ongoing account management not detailed
5/10 Fit for this page (30% of the page score)
Strata and property management only; doesn't serve sales agents
8/10 Sources: Strata Staff Global's about page. Checked October 2026.
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