Work from home real estate assistants support real estate agents and other industry professionals, such as mortgage loan underwriters, with administrative tasks. Instead of working in the office, work from home real estate assistants complete their job duties remotely, either from home or another location outside of the office with internet connectivity. As a work from home real estate assistant, your responsibilities may include preparing contracts and proposals, electronically filing transaction paperwork, reviewing legal documents for errors, and coordinating communication between all involved parties. You may also manage property listings in the multiple listing service (MLS) to ensure they are updated and respond to interested buyers. Work from home real estate assistants need to be proficient with basic computer programs, be self-motivated, and have a reliable internet connection.