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- Subject: Do you use text messaging?
- Author: Stephen Joos & Chris Brubaker - HouseFront (sjoos@housefront.com)
- Date: November 13th, 2007, 1:24 PM PST
- ID: 004EEV
- So I have a pretty simple question, most phones in the US are capable of text messaging. Do real estate agents use text messages on a regular basis? It has become a consumer phenomenon but the real question is will it ever become business worthy...what do you guys think?
- Chris
- Author: Stephen Joos & Chris Brubaker - HouseFront (sjoos@housefront.com)
As far as I'm concerned, text messaging is terrific. Sometimes the message is simply "check your email" or something, but it gets the job done.
Susan
Susan Pruden, e-PRO
CENTURY 21 Home Center -- Seabrook, Maryland
Serving Prince George's, Montgomery, Anne Arundel and Howard Counties
Office: 301-552-3000 Direct Line: (301) 980-9409
mailto:Susan@SusanPruden.com http://SusanPruden.com
- So I have a pretty simple question, most phones in the US are capable of text messaging. Do real estate agents use text messages on a regular basis? It has become a consumer phenomenon but the real question is will it ever become business worthy...what do you guys think?
- Chris
Chris- I find that the younger my clients, the more they are likely to prefer texting. In fact, they expect it. We use it to set up showings, confirm meetings, etc. As far as being business worthy - If the client wants to use it, we need to make sure we can and do.Sue Dahlgren MailTo:Sue@SueDahlgrenRealtor.com
Windermere/Richard B. Smith
2417 Bogus Basin Road Boise, Idaho 83702
Cell: (208) 867-6949 Fax: (208) 474-6610
http://www.SueDahlgrenRealtor.com - Chris
Date: November 17, 2007

Text has been business worthy for me for a couple of years. Lots of deals have been done on my BBerry while I travel, etc. I can receive and view faxes on it. And a text will convey accurate info, as opposed to the guesswork involved via talking while in an area of spotty reception. I use e-mail a lot too but a lot of people can't pick up their e- on their cell. They usually can pick up a text, though.
Interestingly, I've had more deals where text was used with Boomers than Gen X/Yers. It seems we like/need to multitask and are a bit proud to be so nimble technologically! ;)
Candice~
Candice A. Donofrio, ABR, CCSS, e-PRO, MRE
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So I have a pretty simple question, most phones in the US are capable of text messaging. Do real estate agents use text messages on a regular basis? It has become a consumer phenomenon but the real question is will it ever become business worthy...what do you guys think?
Chris
I have found that many of my clients prefer text rather than phone calls. Especially the under 35 set. As for agents, it is being used to confirm showings as well as letting an agent know if one is running late or early. It is here to stay until the next new tech tools comes along to replace it.
Date: November 18, 2007
“Text has been business worthy for me for a couple of years. Lots of deals have been done on my BBerry while I travel, etc. I can receive and view faxes on it…”
I also use text messages quite a bit – although it tends to be with the clients who are younger. And I also have a BBerry and have found that it is wonderful to keep in touch when I am out of town. The email is always in sync with Outlook....I am always viewing the same messages that were sent to my Outlook email. I also like the way I can quickly review my email, to see if there is someone I should respond to right away. If I send an email from by BBerry…it states that in the response that is sent to them, so it helps for them to understand why my message is very short anc cryptic.
Cheryl
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Do you use text messaging? Text has been business worthy for me for a couple of years. Lots of deals have been done on my BBerry while I travel, etc. Candice A Donofrio
AT&T offers unlimited texting for $4.99 per month on top on your regular e-mail monthly plan. It’s cost effective if your clients want to communicate in this method. One big benefit is that you can send a message when the web isn’t available on the prospects cell phone. It’s like a Blog with its continuous message stream, and you can pick up where you left off the last time. Quiet and effective…
Karen Laffey
Realtor and e-PRO
415.272.2986
http://www.marinrealestates.com
Pacific Union GMAC Real Estate
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