Elevated Remote Services vs MyOutDesk: Honest Comparison for Real Estate Teams (2026)
May 12, 2026
Published by Elevated Remote Services | elevatedremoteservices.com
If you're researching real estate virtual assistant providers, MyOutDesk is almost certainly on your shortlist. They're one of the most established names in the space, with significant marketing presence and thousands of clients. Elevated Remote Services is a specialist provider built specifically for high-performance real estate teams.
This comparison is honest. We'll tell you where MyOutDesk is strong, where ERS is strong, and which type of team each one suits best. We're not interested in a biased takedown. We're interested in helping you make the right decision for your operation.
MyOutDesk details below come from public information and client reports, and may have changed. Confirm current terms with them before you decide.
Company Overview
MyOutDesk
Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Sacramento, California, MyOutDesk is one of the largest real estate virtual assistant companies in the United States. They primarily source VAs from the Philippines and serve a wide range of industries, with real estate as their primary focus. MyOutDesk has placed tens of thousands of VAs and has significant brand recognition in the real estate industry.
Elevated Remote Services (ERS)
Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, ERS is a managed real estate VA service delivering from Coimbatore, India. ERS works exclusively with real estate teams, providing dedicated virtual assistants trained in transaction management, CRM management, agent performance tracking and reporting. ERS currently serves 50+ US real estate teams with a high-touch, managed service model.
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Factor | MyOutDesk | Elevated Remote Services |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2008 | 2016 |
| VA source location | Philippines | India |
| Industries served | Real estate + others | Real estate only |
| Minimum monthly cost | ~$1,750/month | $547/month |
| Full-time cost | ~$1,750–$2,500/month | $1,997/month |
| Part-time option | Limited | Yes — from $547/month |
| Hourly option | No | Yes — $15/hour |
| Setup or placement fee | Placement fee typically applies | No setup fee |
| Contract required | Yes — typically 3–6 months | No contract — cancel anytime |
| Dedicated VA | Yes | Yes |
| Backup coverage | Limited | Yes — team-based model |
| Time to start | About 2–3 weeks | Within a week for common tasks (pre-trained bench) |
| Account management | Available | Included |
| Average client tenure | Not publicly disclosed | 3+ years (HPREA: 8 years) |
Pricing: What You Actually Pay
MyOutDesk Pricing
MyOutDesk's pricing is not publicly listed and requires a consultation. Based on publicly available information and client reports, full-time VA placement typically starts around $1,750–$2,000 per month, with a placement fee at the start of the engagement. Contracts are generally required for a minimum term.
ERS Pricing
ERS publishes its pricing openly:
| Plan | Hours | Monthly Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Micro-Time | 40 hrs | $547 |
| Part-Time | 80 hrs | $1,047 |
| Full-Time | 160 hrs | $1,997 |
| Hourly | As needed | $15/hr |
ERS charges no setup fee. Recruitment, vetting and training are done before you sign up. There is no ongoing contract, and you can cancel anytime.
Key difference: ERS offers flexible entry points starting at $547/month, useful for smaller teams or those testing virtual support before committing to full-time. MyOutDesk is primarily positioned as a full-time placement service. See the full ERS pricing page.
Onboarding and Training
MyOutDesk
MyOutDesk has a defined onboarding process that typically takes 2–3 weeks. VAs receive general real estate training before placement. Their training curriculum is well-established given their tenure in the market.
ERS
ERS keeps a bench of virtual assistants who are already recruited, vetted, DISC-tested and trained in real estate, so nothing is recruited after you sign up. Most common tasks are up and running within a week. The training behind that includes:
- DISC and aptitude testing
- Real estate-specific training across CRM platforms, MLS systems, transaction workflows and reporting
- Your own workflows, which we train on once and own permanently
If you have client-specific workflows, they can take longer to settle in, and that is the part we do with you. The goal is a VA who operates independently, requiring minimal oversight from your team.
Business Continuity
This is one of the most important and least-discussed differences between VA providers.
MyOutDesk
MyOutDesk places a dedicated VA with your team. If that VA is sick, on leave or resigns, you typically go through a replacement process, which takes time and requires re-onboarding.
ERS
ERS operates on a team-based model. Your workflows are documented and understood by multiple team members, not just your assigned VA. If your primary VA is unavailable, coverage continues without interruption. For teams running 50+ transactions per month, this continuity is not a nice-to-have. It is essential.
Mimi Hsu, Director of Operations at High Performance Real Estate Advisors, noted that HPREA grew from 1 ERS VA to a team of 6 over 8 years, meaning the operation never depended on a single person.
Specialisation: Real Estate Focus
Both companies focus on real estate, but the depth of specialisation differs.
MyOutDesk serves multiple industries including healthcare, finance and general business in addition to real estate. This broader focus means their training curriculum covers general VA skills alongside real estate.
ERS works exclusively with real estate teams. Every VA is trained only in real estate workflows: MLS management, transaction coordination, the CRM platforms real estate teams use, agent performance tracking, FSBO/Expired lead lists and real estate-specific reporting. There is no dilution from other industry training.
For a real estate ops manager who needs someone who understands the urgency of a transaction deadline or knows the difference between a contingency and a clear-to-close, the depth of specialisation matters.
Contract and Flexibility
MyOutDesk typically requires a minimum contract commitment. This is standard for full-time placement services and reflects their recruitment and placement costs.
ERS operates with no contracts. You pay monthly and can scale up, scale down or cancel anytime. This is particularly valuable for teams with seasonal transaction volumes or those who want to test a VA before committing to full-time support.
Who Each Provider Suits Best
Choose MyOutDesk if:
- You need a full-time VA and prefer the Philippines time zone
- You value a large, established brand with a long track record
- You have a well-documented onboarding process ready to go
- You are comfortable with a minimum contract commitment
Choose ERS if:
- You want flexible pricing starting at $547/month with no contract and no setup fee
- You need real estate-only specialisation with deep training in CRM, MLS and transaction workflows
- Business continuity is critical and you cannot afford gaps in support
- You want a managed service where the provider takes operational responsibility, not just VA placement
- You are a growing team that wants a VA relationship that scales with the business over years, not months
Real Client Results
The Dave Friedman Team, a South Carolina real estate team, has worked with ERS since 2015. With ERS support, their listing coordinator handles twice as many deals and each TC manages 10 additional transactions per month. Read the case study.
High Performance Real Estate Advisors in Charlotte, NC started with one ERS VA in 2017 and grew to a team of six over eight years, with daily scorecards delivered at 100% accuracy every morning. Read the case study.
Brian Reed, Broker and CEO of the Ryan & Brian Real Estate Team in McAllen, TX, a client since 2019, says: "By far the best virtual assistance company we have worked with and the only one we work with now." See all client reviews.
The Bottom Line
MyOutDesk and ERS are both legitimate options for real estate teams. MyOutDesk is the larger, more established brand with a long track record. ERS is the more specialised, flexible option built specifically for high-performance real estate teams who want a managed, accountable long-term partner.
If you are a growing team who wants real estate-only specialisation, no-contract flexibility, business continuity and a provider who takes ownership of outcomes rather than just placing a VA, ERS is worth a serious look.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is ERS cheaper than MyOutDesk?
For part-time support, yes. ERS starts at $547/month with no contract and no setup fee. For full-time support, pricing is comparable. The key difference is flexibility: ERS offers part-time and hourly options that MyOutDesk does not.
Does MyOutDesk or ERS have better real estate training?
Both have real estate training. ERS trains exclusively for real estate, covering CRM platforms, MLS systems, transaction workflows and performance tracking, and its VAs are already trained before you sign up, so most common tasks run within a week. MyOutDesk covers real estate among other industries.
Which company has been around longer?
MyOutDesk was founded in 2008, 8 years before ERS. In terms of tenure, MyOutDesk has a longer track record. ERS has been operating since 2016 and counts partnerships as long as 8 years with individual clients.
Do both companies require contracts?
MyOutDesk typically requires a minimum contract term. ERS operates with no contract. Cancel or adjust anytime.
Is there a setup fee?
ERS charges no setup fee. MyOutDesk typically charges a placement fee at the start of the engagement.
Which is better for a small real estate team?
ERS's Micro-Time and Part-Time plans, starting at $547/month, are better suited to small teams or individual agents. MyOutDesk is primarily positioned for full-time placement.
Elevated Remote Services has been supporting real estate teams across the United States since 2016, and is trusted by 50+ teams nationwide.
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