I like the 800#s, but I don't like to advertise them in a newspaper like Proctor stuff.  I but them on all my just listed stuff, anything I send out will have them on it.  Rather if it is for  reports, or info on my listing.

I work with mostly out of state clients and have had my own 800# longer than I can remember. The bigger the bill the busier I am. I advertise it everywhere including my signs. Even people with free long distance on their cell phones use it. People don't hesitate to call a free phone number and I forward it to my cell. Most agents don't use it because they are afraid of the cost.

I used a 800# system for nearly 2 years on my own, and then with a team for a brief period.  During the first time, I found that the use of it steadily diminished... it was used in advertising and signage.  I consistently called and followed up each inquiry- I can't attribute one sale to it.

With the team, we found similar results- people in our area don't effectively use it.  The cost was not an issue; the return on investment was.  Our team decided not to continue using it....

I have used the 800# for several years as well, and the way I look at this tool is if I get a couple closing clients off it each year, then I am happy as it pays for itself and as a result I have received referrals from those same clients.  Additionally, I use this as a tool in my listing presentation.  I will say, I too have seen a decline in calls as people are realizing they are being tracked, especially if the buyers are calling several different toll free numbers.

I used an 800 number for 5 years. I paid many dollars for those phone calls. I never had one home sold or one buyer from that 800 number...but many calls. I recently cancelled the number.

I realized that with cell phones have taken over this country. You can call anywhere in the USA from your cell phone and it is like a local call.