"I Hired a VA and Got My Life Back": The Truth About What Virtual Assistants Really Do

Overwhelmed? You’re Not Alone!

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a real estate agent, or a busy team leader, you’ve probably felt the pressure of juggling too many tasks. Your inbox is overflowing, your calendar is packed, and there never seems to be enough time in the day.

You’ve heard of Virtual Assistants or VAs, but maybe you’re still wondering what they really do. And more importantly, are they even worth hiring?

Let’s clear things up.

What VAs Are Not

First, let’s bust some common myths.

❎ They’re not just there for admin work

❎ They’re not difficult to manage or unreliable

❎ They’re not just for big companies with huge budgets

✅ Today’s VAs are skilled professionals who handle high impact tasks across different industries and many businesses rely on them daily.

What VAs Actually Do

VAs can support almost every area of your business. Here’s a breakdown of the kinds of tasks they handle in different fields:

In Real Estate

• Organize your calendar and schedule property showings

• Update your CRM and manage leads

• Clean up your inbox so you only see what matters

• Handle your social media content and posting

  
  

For Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses

• Provide customer service and respond to inquiries

• Do market research and help with competitor analysis

• Track invoices and handle light bookkeeping

• Support your email marketing and newsletters

In Marketing and Content Creation

• Repurpose blogs into videos or social media postsCreate basic reports and track engagement

• Manage your online community

• Reach out to potential partners or influencers

These are just examples. A great VA adapts to your needs and becomes a reliable part of your team.

A Real Story From Chaos to Clarity

Ken, a real estate broker, was spending hours every day just responding to emails and managing his calendar. He had clients, but things were falling through the cracks.

Before hiring a VA

• Missed showing remindersUnread emails piling up

• Leads left unattended

  
  

After hiring a VA from Ten80Ten

• His inbox was sorted daily

• Appointments and follow ups were on track

• Clients were getting the attention they deserved

His feedback:

“It felt like I finally had breathing room. I wasn’t just reacting to tasks anymore. I was back to focusing on building my business.”

Why Ten80Ten VAs Are Different

At Ten80Ten, we make sure you don’t just get a VA. You get the right one. Our VAs are pre vetted, so you don’t have to guess if they’re qualified. They’re trained in real tools and real scenarios before they start. We match you based on your industry, goals, and working style. We’ve taken the stress out of hiring. You get someone who’s ready to jump in and help without the long onboarding process or steep learning curve.

Final Thoughts

Hiring a VA isn’t just about lightening your workload. It’s about giving yourself the space to grow, think clearly, and focus on what truly matters in your business.

At Ten80Ten, we’re here to help you take that first step with confidence.

Want to learn more? Let’s talk.