Learning how to retain a real estate assistant is one of the most overlooked skills agents need to grow a stable, productive team. Turnover isn’t just frustrating — it’s expensive, disruptive, and it damages your reputation. At Pro REA Staffing, we’ve had candidates turn down interviews because they’d “heard” certain teams go through assistants like water. In a tight labor market, that matters. So how do you keep a great hire from burning out or walking away? Let’s break it

How much should you pay a real estate assistant? The answer depends on the role, experience, and your market — but salary is just the start. Today’s top candidates also care about bonuses, flexibility, and growth. In this post, we’ll show you how to think strategically about compensation and where to find real data in our 2025 Real Estate Salary Guide. Make a competitive offer with confidence and build long-term stability into your business.

Wondering when to hire a real estate assistant or grow your real estate team? The answer might be sooner than you think. Many top-producing agents make the mistake of waiting until they’re overwhelmed before hiring help — but smart agents hire early, starting with part-time or virtual support. Whether you're hiring your first real estate assistant or building a full operations team, this guide gives you the strategy to hire smarter and grow faster.

Trying to decide whether to hire a licensed or unlicensed real estate assistant? The right answer depends on your business needs — but in most cases, agents don’t need someone with a license to get powerful support. Unlicensed assistants can handle admin, marketing, transaction coordination, CRM management, and more — freeing you up to focus on dollar-productive activities.