{"id":515,"date":"2018-10-22T19:05:29","date_gmt":"2018-10-22T19:05:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.realestateleads.ca\/blog\/?p=515"},"modified":"2023-10-05T17:40:29","modified_gmt":"2023-10-05T17:40:29","slug":"understanding-what-an-unlicensed-real-estate-assistant-can-cant-do","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.realestateleads.ca\/blog\/understanding-what-an-unlicensed-real-estate-assistant-can-cant-do\/","title":{"rendered":"Understanding What an Unlicensed Real Estate Assistant Can \/ Can\u2019t Do"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Many real estate agents in Canada make use of a real estate business assistant. It\u2019s a popular choice for realtors who are spread too thin due to the success of their business and finding that they just can\u2019t be in 2 places at once as often as they need to be. These assistants can no doubt be worth their weight in gold for a busy realtor, but it\u2019s important to know what they can and can\u2019t do when it comes to helping you manage the day to day of your real estate business.<\/p>\n

Having to hire a realtor assistant is a good problem to have, as it generally means your business is successful to the point that it\u2019s \u2018too much\u2019 for just one person \u2013 you \u2013 to manage. Getting to that point is going to be the aim of every realtor just starting out, and a large part of whether that happens is how effectively you prospect and promote yourself. Here at Real Estate Leads<\/a>, our online real estate lead generation system is a great way for aiding you in getting more opportunities to meet and secure real estate clients.<\/p>\n

These are only general guidelines of what a real estate assistant can do for you when they do not have a real estate license. They may vary slightly based on your Province, and if you want more explicit clarification you are encouraged to contact your local municipal Real Estate Board.<\/p>\n

1. Obtain Information with Written Instructions<\/b><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Your assistant can obtain information pursuant to written instructions from the responsible person from public records, a multiple listing service, a listing exchange, or from 3rd<\/sup>– party sources including surveyors, banks, appraisers and title companies.An unlicensed assistant can provide great value for you pulling together the many documents and details related to getting a new listing going. However, do understand that they cannot talk to the client about it. Their job is only to gather data and documents, and they are able to go to the courthouse and pull information that\u2019s related to the property<\/p>\n

2. Conducting Open House Duties<\/b><\/strong>
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Hosting and \/ or distributing literature at an open house is permitted for assistants provided that:<\/p>\n