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DO YOU UPDATE YOUR PHONE MESSAGE DAILY? Portsmouth NH Real Estate-Hampton NH Real Estate-www.patricia4realestate.com-Seacoast NH & ME

Real Estate Agent with BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOME SERVICES Verani Realty NH Real Estate

July 23, 2009 01:39 AM

There are those agents that believe in "updating their voice mail daily.

I curious though as to how many agents do this. Changing the voice mail, with the date and time and message seems somewhat repetitive and not needed to me. Most of us have a voice message that answers any calls and we check for these messages through the day.

Do you think that changing the voice message daily allows you to be more in control or not?

My updated daily message today might go like this.....

.." Good morning, this is voice mail for Patricia Aulson @ Prudential Verani. It Thursday, July 23rd...At this time I am unable to answer your call but please, do leave me your name, contact number and nature of your call. I'll return your call promptly and welcome the opportunity to speak with you today. Thanks for calling ... hop you are having a great day!"

Do you think that changing the voice message daily allows you to be more in control or not? Also do you think that the person calling you feels that this daily message will be returned sooner?

Please leave a comment with your thoughts on this when you have time.

Thank you, hope your having a nice day!.

Patricia www.patricia4realestate.com Portsmouth NH Real Estate seacoast NH & ME Hampton NH Real Estate

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Brian Schulman

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Lancaster PA - Lancaster, PA

Lancaster County PA RealEstate Expert 717-951-5552

Patricia, while I appreciate the efforts of some agents who update their greetings daily, I really think it's a waste of time. I return my calls ASAP and don't think any other explanation is necessary.

Jul 23, 2009 01:46 AM

Donna Harris

Donna Homes, powered by JPAR - TexasRealEstateMediationServices.com - Austin, TX

Realtor,Mediator,Ombudsman,Property Tax Arbitrator

I think changing the VM everyday is "silly". I especially like it when I call and it says , "Today is Thursday, July 17 and I'll be out of the office until Monday, July 20..." and then you call on Tuesday and it still says the same message. Too many people try to update daily and forget! It makes them look even "sillier".

Jul 23, 2009 01:49 AM

Patricia Aulson

BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOME SERVICES Verani Realty NH Real Estate - Exeter, NH

Realtor - Portsmouth NH Homes-Hampton NH Homes

Hello Brian and thanks for your comment today.

Personally, I agree with you. Like you I answer and check calls frequently.

Thanks again and have a nice day.

Patricia

Jul 23, 2009 01:52 AM

Hell. Donna, I agree with you and Brian on this.

So far, it's two out of two as to weather or not a vocie message daily updated is not needed.

This will be interesting to see how this turns out. .... yes, or no that is the question

Jul 23, 2009 01:54 AM

Norma Brandsberg

Marks Realty Co. Inc., Lynchburg, VA, 540-586-9496 - Forest, VA

I know I would forget so I don't. And I think customers want the message to be short and sweet.

Jul 23, 2009 01:59 AM

Margaret Woda

Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. - Crofton, MD

Maryland Real Estate & Military Relocation

I'm always pleasantly surprised when I hear a daily message - my favorite loan officer does that - but I don't trust myself to do this promptly every morning. The last thing I want is for someone calling on a Friday in January and hearing, "This is Margaret, and I'll be out of the office on appointments today, Monday December 1." Better a generic message, if one isn't committed to making the daily update!

Jul 23, 2009 02:00 AM

Hey Norma, I agree, short and sweet....

Thanks for the comment today

Jul 23, 2009 02:09 AM

So true Margaret,

I appreciate your comment today.

Thank you,

Jul 23, 2009 02:10 AM

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