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Cool New Tech: VoiceCloud

I called Pat Kitano a couple of weeks ago and left a message on his cell phone. Moments later, I received an email back stating he was in a meeting, but that I should go and check out Voice Cloud asap.

I went, I saw --and was conquered. (Can someone translate that to Latin?)

In fact, it has become my favorite new cell phone technology. Now when a voicemail come in, it is automatically converted to text and sent to my email.

From my Blackberry, I can respond via text or simply return the call.

Setup is easy. Just go to VoiceCloud and follow the simple instructions. I never bother to check voicemail again--and can see what's coming in when I'm with clients or in a meeting.

Oh yes: You will need to re-record your greeting via VoiceCloud.

The cost? FREE!

NOTE: Try "Cloud Today" as password and see if that will work

Posted by Roberta Murphy ~ Carlsbad Real Estate on 05/17/2008 08:13 PM

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40 Comments on Cool New Tech: VoiceCloud

Sounds neat. does it only work with Blackberry?

05/17/2008 08:22 PM

by SHAUN WREN (CENTRIC)

Shaun: No. It works with almost all phone systems!

05/17/2008 08:23 PM

by Roberta Murphy ~ Carlsbad Real Estate (Villa Sotheby's International Realty)

Roberta~ Now that is a great idea. Is it really that easy to use and is it really F-R-E-E ?

05/17/2008 08:26 PM

by Owensboro KY Real Estate Specialist Vickie McCartney Broker,ASP,ABR (Home Realty GMAC Real Estate Owensboro Kentucky)

Roberta, VoiceCloud actually sounds like an effective tool. Especially, for free. I might have to give it a try.

05/17/2008 08:27 PM

by Jimmy McCall~Clarksville's Mortgage Consultant (Legacy Mortgage Services, Inc. ~ Clarksville, Tennessee)

Roberta, I need a beta code to sign up. Do you have one? I love email, hate VM. If so please post. I would love to have this feature.

05/17/2008 08:39 PM

by Missy Caulk Ann Arbor Real Estate (Keller Williams Ann Arbor)

I tried it, but it said I need an invite or promo code. Are you inviting me? :-))) You know how I love this stuff, can you get us a code? Sounds like a great tool I could definitely use, just want to try it first before I fall head over heels about the concept.. thanks Roberta, hope you're having an awesome weekend in this beautiful weather. :-)

05/17/2008 08:54 PM

by Brad Andersohn ~ Community Builder (ActiveRain)

I'm going to check it out - thanks for the heads up.

05/17/2008 08:55 PM

by Jim Albano (Prudential Damiano Realty)

Great info ,thank you so much it is a pain to check voice massages if you are in th meeting or with clients.

05/17/2008 08:55 PM

by Sonja Babic/Prudential Clear Water Realty New Bern NC

Hi Roberta,

Another new tool, I love it.

05/17/2008 08:57 PM

by Orange Co. Real Estate~Lynda Eisenmann, Broker-Owner, Brea, CA (Preferred Home Brokers)

Roberta - what kind of phone are you using? I'm also curious if this works with a blackberry or the LG Voyager.

05/17/2008 09:01 PM

by Bo Buchanan, Blue60.com Directory for Real Estate Pro's & IllinoisHouseHunter (Blue60.com & Kettley Realtors)

Vicki: It is free, as in F-R-E-E, as in no-cost, and no obligation:-)

05/17/2008 09:58 PM

by Roberta Murphy ~ Carlsbad Real Estate (Villa Sotheby's International Realty)

Jimmy: Use it a few times and you'll be hooked!

Missy: I went back to Pat's original email. Try "Cloud Today" as a password.

Brad: Ditto. Hope it works for you!

05/17/2008 10:06 PM

by Roberta Murphy ~ Carlsbad Real Estate (Villa Sotheby's International Realty)

Jim: You're welcome!

Sonja: I so agree:-)

Lynda: Hope you can make it work for you!

Bo: I use a Blackberry, but it works with other phones as well.

05/17/2008 10:09 PM

by Roberta Murphy ~ Carlsbad Real Estate (Villa Sotheby's International Realty)

Okay, Cloud Today just tells me invalid promo code.

I so want this. I'm with Missy - love Email, hate voicemail. anyone else gotta code?

05/17/2008 10:28 PM

by Sheree Wilkerson (Allegiant Realty)

Hey guys,

The promo code: cloud

worked for me!!

05/17/2008 10:33 PM

by Sheree Wilkerson (Allegiant Realty)

Sheree: YAHOO! "Cloud" it is!

05/17/2008 10:43 PM

by Roberta Murphy ~ Carlsbad Real Estate (Villa Sotheby's International Realty)

Sounds interesting.... Do you still have the voice message available in case you'd like to hear it?

05/18/2008 03:52 AM

by Dan Cummings - Connecticut's Running Realtor (Raveis Real Estate)

Dan: It is saved as an mp3 file in my email.

05/18/2008 10:10 AM

by Roberta Murphy ~ Carlsbad Real Estate (Villa Sotheby's International Realty)

So cool! Thanks for the good tip, I am going to give it a try! Love Carlsbad, it is just beautiful!

It's a Good Life!

Fran, Broker~Mentor from CT

05/18/2008 10:14 AM

by Frances C. Rokicki, Broker~Mentor (Fran Rokicki Realty, LLC)

Hi Roberta. Thanks for sharing the great tip! Keep them coming.

05/18/2008 09:08 PM

by Vincent Martinez (Prudential Network of Homes)

Frances: When you are here next, give me a call and we'll get together!

05/18/2008 10:17 PM

by Roberta Murphy ~ Carlsbad Real Estate (Villa Sotheby's International Realty)

Vincent: I'll try as best I can!

05/18/2008 10:18 PM

by Roberta Murphy ~ Carlsbad Real Estate (Villa Sotheby's International Realty)

Hi Roberta..... thanks for sharing this info. Just a note for our Canadian friends....... you have to be using a US based carrier for this service to work up here.

have Fun,

Alan

05/19/2008 02:10 PM

by Alan Taylor, CRSS - Willoughbys (Willoughbys)

Thanks this is a great tool

05/19/2008 03:26 PM

by Bridget Ayers (Metro North County Financial)

Alan: Did not know VoiceCloud is not available in Canada. Thanks!

05/19/2008 06:20 PM

by Roberta Murphy ~ Carlsbad Real Estate (Villa Sotheby's International Realty)

Bridget: You are most welcome!

05/19/2008 06:22 PM

by Roberta Murphy ~ Carlsbad Real Estate (Villa Sotheby's International Realty)

In Latin the saying is "Veni, Vidi, Vici".
Impressive service btw.

05/20/2008 04:58 AM

by magnus (www.thebeliever.se)

believer: Veni, Vidi, Vici = I came, I saw, I conquered.

Translate I went, I saw, I was conquered.

High school Latin escapes me.

05/20/2008 09:08 AM

by Roberta Murphy ~ Carlsbad Real Estate (Villa Sotheby's International Realty)

Roberta - I have been using it since I saw your post (and Pat K's) and it's great. My only complaint is multiple emails.

Jeff

05/27/2008 10:38 PM

by Jeff Dowler ~ Carlsbad Real Estate (RE/MAX Associates)

Roberta,

Thanks for the great tip. I hate voice mail more than anything.

05/28/2008 03:42 PM

by Don Rider Shreveport Bossier Home Inspector (EZ Rider Home Inspections LLC.)

Jeff: For some reason, I also get two messages--but I think that has something to do woth how Blackberry processes two email accounts. Beats me--but I love the service!

05/30/2008 08:09 AM

by Roberta Murphy ~ Carlsbad Real Estate (Villa Sotheby's International Realty)

Don: Ditto! Am tryng to get my sons on it, too. They NEVER check voicemail. It is text only.

05/30/2008 08:11 AM

by Roberta Murphy ~ Carlsbad Real Estate (Villa Sotheby's International Realty)

Roberta,

I have mine setup now. It sure is better.

05/30/2008 08:51 AM

by Don Rider Shreveport Bossier Home Inspector (EZ Rider Home Inspections LLC.)

Roberta,

Can't wait to try this. I have 4 kids, and this alone will help while I'm with clients and they want to know what's for dinner!

I'll be reading you!

Lisa

06/09/2008 01:53 AM

by Lisa Southern (Fonville Morisey)

This is GREAT!

I am on my way to check out this wonderful sounding new tool. Wonder how long it will be "free"????

06/09/2008 02:01 AM

by Mary Ellen Harvley (No Worries Notary Services)

Don:Don't you just love it???

Lisa: With 4 kids and a real estate career you will never want to let Voice Cloud go!

Mary Ellen: So far this year, this is my TOP technology pick!

06/10/2008 11:24 PM

by Roberta Murphy ~ Carlsbad Real Estate (Villa Sotheby's International Realty)

This sounds like a great tool. Time to log on to Voice Cloud and get set up using password: Cloud

Some great ideas for it's use in the comments too. Even receiving two emails is faster than calling my voice mailbox, punching in my password, pushing the number to hear my voicemails, then having to save it or listen to it time and time again to get the information, on occasion. Argh! Voicemail as email - sounds like just the fix!

07/14/2008 09:37 AM

by Brian Solinsky, ABR (Keller Williams Realty)

Tried to sign up. Says I can only get a 7 day free trial and the promo codes did not work:tried cloud, Cloud, cloud today, and Cloud Today.

Any other ideas?

back again - okay, gotta read "use 7days as code" - duh! Now I'm in for 7 days. What is the cost after that?

07/14/2008 09:41 AM

by Brian Solinsky, ABR (Keller Williams Realty)

We've had so many sign ups thanks to this blog that we signed up and are now activerain sponsors, thank you.

To answer your questions:

- You can disable the option of receiving two emails form the settings page, just check the box "receive my audio attachment with the text". The reason for this feature is we have some customers that wish to receive the audio file attachment (wav or mp3) immediately after a voicemail is received, while others wait until the messages has been transcribed to text and receive the attachment with that email. If you select to receive the audio attachment first, then you will receive a second email shortly after containing the text of your voicemail.

- After the 7 day free trial, we have two plans. $9.95 a month for 50 voicemail conversions or $19.95 a month for unlimited.

Thank you,

VoiceCloud.com

07/14/2008 12:20 PM

by Gerald

Roberta,

Great tool for us....thanks for sharing.

07/16/2008 09:14 AM

by Dan Brudnok - Realtor, e-PRO, ABR, CSP - Chester County RE Professional (Keller Williams - Exton - PA License Number #RS225179L )

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