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to TEXT or NOT to TEXT Realtors in 21st Century Lauren Selinsky

Reblogger Roy Kelley
Industry Observer with Retired

Gotta love texting if you don't I might not be able to be your friend.

Original content by CA COASTAL ESTATES Lauren Selinsky Perez CRS DRE 01329427

to TEXT or NOT to TEXT - Realtors in 21st Century Lauren Selinsky

Texting clients, other Realtors(R) /secret  Agents (you only get this if you read my blogs) or service providers in your transaction. So, do you do it? DO  you text them? I do! I always have and I remember when people thought it was rude to text! But sorry to disappoint you /or break your "non technology way" of life, but TECHNOLOGY IS HERE TO STAY and we will get a new technique in the next year or two or month...  TEXTING is a communication that is easy and you can get your message across within seconds. Beacause I will tell you, nothing is more annoying then getting a 20 minute recorded message to leave a 30 second message.

"This is Lauren Selinsky with CA Coastal Estates, CDM, Can we see your property tomorrow at 711 Ocean Blvd? Please call to confirm for an 11am appt? Thank you." Typically, I will get 1 out of 9 agents that actually pick up a phone.

So, I send a text. I usually start out with, I tried calling, but there was no answer, so I left a message.

I get a response within seconds or under 10minutes, on average. Don't get me wrong, there are some that don't respond at all! via text.

My recent closing in Laguna Beach. I spoke to the husband quite a bit when we needed to talk, but he also would text often his wife was a big TEXTER! So, my advice to you is, sit with your clients and be up front and ask this question.  

What form of communication should we use throughout our transaction? Simple. Then, you have no issues later on communication, at least you hope not.

TO TEXT OR NOT TO TEXT? Again, I say, "yes"  as long as the client is ok with that.

My escrow officer just sent me a text "we are confirmed!!" Gotta love texting if you don't I might not be able to be your friend. J/K

 

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Roy Kelley, Retired, Former Associate Broker, RE/MAX Realty Group

Gaithersburg, Maryland  

Harry F. D'Elia III
WEDO Real Estate and Beyond, LLC - Phoenix, AZ
Investor , Mentor, GRI, Radio, CIPS, REOs, ABR

I find that more people text vs talk on the phone. It is today's culture.

Jul 18, 2016 08:21 PM
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

I read some statistics the other day about the response rate for texting and voice mail and email. I agree most people respond quicker to text messages.

Jul 18, 2016 08:25 PM
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Hi Roy.  I read this post from Lauren and it's well worth the re-blog, thanks.

Jul 18, 2016 09:07 PM
Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400
The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY
Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

Definitely, always get a faster response from a text than a phone call!

Jul 18, 2016 09:18 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Please be sure to leave comments at the original blog by Lauren Selinsky CRS ePro

Jul 18, 2016 09:31 PM
Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®
RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI
Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

Great reblog...texting is sooo very convenient to me...but you still should be professional

Jul 18, 2016 10:23 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thanks so much for your comments. It is always good to hear from you.

Jul 18, 2016 10:24 PM
Robert Bob Gilbert
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Anderson Properties - Katy, TX
Your Katy TX ( West of Houston) Real Estate Expert

Roy, excellent re-blog of Lauren's post. I do text as people rarely answer the phone with all the telemarketers pestering folks.  

Jul 19, 2016 05:53 AM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Roy, I am not a huge fan of texting however I do text when it is fitting and appropriate to do so. Another nice choice of re-blog. 

Jul 19, 2016 09:14 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

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