Many people moved to Bend for the outdoors, and they did not move there to do paperwork. A virtual assistant helps you keep your time.
Virtual Assistant gives Bend businesses a dedicated virtual assistant from $240 a month, working Pacific time. You choose the role and the hours, and a US account manager matches you within 1 to 3 business days.
Why Bend businesses hire a virtual assistant
Outdoor recreation, craft brewing, remote workers, tourism and health services shape this mountain town. Real estate and short-term rentals are busy, and small businesses can have trouble finding staff due to high housing costs.
The roles Bend businesses should hire first
Real Estate Assistant
Agents and rental hosts can hand off leads and guests.
Deals stay on track. Deadlines and documents are tracked from contract to close, so fewer things get missed.
- Coordinate photos and listing details
- Call and text new leads
- Track deadlines and send reminders
- Keep records up to date in AppFolio
Licensed activities stay with you, and your broker remains responsible for compliance. Real estate assistant packages start at $280 a month for 20 hours. Hire a real estate assistant for your Bend business.
Administrative Assistant
Remote founders can hand off inbox and scheduling.
Your day stops being reactive. Someone else sorts the inbox and the calendar first, so you start each morning with a short list of what actually needs you.
- Sort your email into urgent, needs a reply and can wait
- Send reminders and confirm attendance the day before
- Prepare templates for the letters and forms you use often
- Compare suppliers and summarize the best options
Administrative assistant packages start at $240 a month for 20 hours. Hire an administrative assistant for your Bend business.
Social Media Assistant
Breweries and outdoor brands can keep posting.
Your brand looks consistent. Posts follow your brand kit, so every platform looks like the same business.
- Research hashtags, trends and competitors
- Edit short-form videos and add captions
- Keep your posting schedule consistent
- Reply to comments and direct messages
Paid ads are handled by the Digital Marketing Assistant. Social media assistant packages start at $280 a month for 20 hours. Hire a social media assistant for your Bend business.
What it costs in Bend
You pay the same clear price wherever you are, and you see the exact total before you order. Skilled VA prices for the roles above:
- Real Estate Assistant: $280 for 20 hours, $532 for 40 hours or $1,008 for 80 hours a month
- Administrative Assistant: $240 for 20 hours, $456 for 40 hours or $864 for 80 hours a month
- Social Media Assistant: $280 for 20 hours, $532 for 40 hours or $1,008 for 80 hours a month
Senior Specialists, with 5+ years in the field, cost 35% more. US-Based Specialists, who live and work in the United States, cost 90% more. If you would rather not commit to a monthly package, pay-as-you-go hours start at $14.40 an hour and stay valid for 90 days.
Why hire your Bend assistant from Virtual Assistant
Your assistant works remotely and keeps Pacific time business hours, so your day and theirs line up. You get a person who learns your business, with a team behind them when something needs fixing.
- Grows with your production: Start with listings and your CRM, then add ISA calls or transaction coordination.
- They learn how you work: Your account manager turns your routine into a written checklist on the kickoff call, so you explain each job once.
- Know what you get: A Growth package typically covers 12 to 20 designed posts a month, plus community replies.
- Clear prices, no lock-in: See your exact price before you order. Month-to-month packages can be cancelled any time, and unused hours roll over within your package limit.
- A US account manager: One person matches you, runs your kickoff call and stays your contact if anything needs fixing.
- Free replacement: If your assistant is not the right fit, we match you with a different one at no extra cost.
A virtual assistant or an in-house hire?
An in-house hire makes sense when the job needs someone physically on site. For work done on a screen or a phone, a virtual assistant usually costs far less, because you pay only for working hours, with no recruiting, desk, equipment or payroll taxes to arrange. You can also start with 20 hours a month and grow, instead of committing to a full-time salary before you know how much work there is.
How to get started this week
- Build your package: choose a role, your hours and an experience level, and see your price straight away
- Pay your itemized invoice by card or crypto
- Your US account manager matches you within 1 to 3 business days and runs your kickoff call
- Your assistant starts on a written checklist of your first tasks for your Bend business
Towns and districts we serve around Bend
Your assistant works remotely, so you get the same service in Bend and nearby, including Redmond, Sisters, Sunriver, Old Mill District, Tumalo and La Pine. If your town or district is not listed here, we still serve it. Just enter it on the order form.
More for Oregon businesses
See virtual assistant services and prices in Bend or our guide to hiring in Oregon. Other Oregon guides: Portland, Eugene, Salem.