General VA and Internet Researcher

Pritchett, Ball & Wise, Inc.
Commercial Appraisers and Consultants
General Virtual Assistant and Internet Researcher – Full Time. Lifetime, Fun, and Exciting Position with U.S. Commercial Real Estate Company
Pritchett, Ball & Wise, Inc. is a respected appraisal firm specializing in the valuation of commercial real estate, including special-purpose properties. We serve the southeastern United States, including Georgia, Florida, South Carolina, and Alabama, with most of our work being in and around Atlanta, Georgia.
We have five state-side team members, and we are looking to hire a hardworking, committed, inquisitive, and responsible individual to be part of our team.
Training will be accomplished using training videos, documents filled with screen captures, and/or via Zoom. You must be able to work independently and complete tasks with limited oversight. You will complete items in a timely manner, and you will be required to prioritize tasks to meet any stated deadlines. You must be comfortable adapting to new technology, learning new software / websites, plus being able to solve detailed research problems.
Initially, your duties will include:
– Collecting Raw Transactional Data in Excel from Internet-Based Sources
– Sorting and Editing/Combining Raw Transactional Data
– Collecting Screen Captures of Various Maps Related to Raw Transactional Data
– Collecting Screen Captures of Various Documents Related to Raw Transactional Data
– Collecting Screen Captures of Search Results Related to the Transactional Data
– Entering Collected Data into Internet-Based Database
– Uploading Collected Data to Internet-Based File Server
As you grow in our company, you’ll also learn to help support state-side appraisers working on challenging and fulfilling research tasks and duties such as:
– Editing Images (Outlining Property Boundaries, Adding Arrows to Images, Etc.)
– Creating Illustrations of Properties from Collected Documents
– Entering Collected Data into Microsoft Excel and Word from the Internet-Based File Server
This job is a UNIQUE position for a UNIQUE person! This is an opportunity to be part of our team, to diligently provide important and meaningful research, to continual learn and grow, in an environment where you will have the opportunity to contribute your own ideas, grow in your role with our company, and enjoy a long and prosperous career.
Basic Requirements:
– Good to Excellent English
– Good to Excellent Typing Skills
– Good to Excellent Ability to Follow Directions / Training
– Good to Excellent Attention to Details
This is for a full-time, 40-hour commitment each week and you’ll be expected to provide daily reports for the work you’ve completed. 13th month pay, bonus pay, and vacation days will be provided after an initial 90-day probationary period.
We’re only interested in hiring someone looking for full time/long-term employment and a chance to grow in their position with our company. We’re looking for someone who will NOT be working another job or have any school conflicts that would interfere with this position. We can assure you the person hired will be very happy working in this position, will be treated as a true team member, and can take comfort in knowing they’ve found a potential lifetime job opportunity with an employer who truly cares about them.
When applying, please provide the following information in a PDF document:
Provide your most recent resume with past experience / skills.
What is your email for Zoom purposes?
Are you available full-time (40 hours per week)?
When can you start?
Will you have another job?
Are you going to school?
What kind of computer do you have?
Do you have two/dual monitors?
What is your internet speed?
Do you have backup internet (what is that speed)?
How frequently do you lose power or internet?
Please provide links (if you have them) to your personal website, Social Media Profiles (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube).
On a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being the highest:
How do you rate your English speaking skills?
How do you rate your English writing skills?
How do you rate your typing skills?
Ability to ask questions if something is challenging?
List the TOP TWO work related duties or tasks you enjoy doing the most AND list the TOP TWO work related duties or tasks you enjoy doing the least. Both of these items are required in your response.
Provide contact information for references, recommendations, and any endorsements you have.
Important, please note “reachable” references are a MUST as we will not interview or hire anyone without references that we can verify, contact, and personally speak with.
IMPORTANT: IF YOU ARE A “COMPANY” OR A “GHOST VA”… DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS POSITION!
If you’re interested in this position when you respond back please type the answer to the following question into the subject line of your email response so we know you’ve read this entire job post. “How many square feet are in one acre?” Research and enter the answer if not known.
Remember, you must be hardworking, passionate, and have EXCELLENT communication skills. This means you must speak great English, that you’re diligent about sending in daily updates on your work and letting us know if you don’t understand something or have difficulty with a task so we can help you work through it.
Thank you for your interest in this position.
Andy Sheppard, MAI, R/W-AC
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