Is it time to update your voice mail messages?

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Is it time to update your voice mail messages?

 

During a normal day of business, we listen to a lot of voice mail messages as we wait for the opportunity to leave our own message. And, some of the voice mail messages that we hear do not leave a very good impression. It makes you wonder about the reactions of prospects and clients.

The official beginning of spring is only three weeks away and part of your spring cleaning may be to record fresh voice mail messages for all of your phones. ActiveRain Ambassador Debbie Reynolds wrote a blog on this topic and I recommend it for your consideration:

Just What is Your Voice Mail Greeting Saying About You? 

The first impression that you create for others may be your voice mail message.

 

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Realty Group Referrals (Retired from RE/MAX Realty Group)

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Comments (19)

Joanna Cohlan
Fresh Eyes For Your Home - Chappaqua, NY
Designing, Decorating & Staging Westchester Homes

I wish I had a great phone voice to greet everyone when they call-but alas, I tend to keep it short and simple so that callers don't get bored and want to hang up.  How about you Roy? I'm going over to Debbie's post to see what she has to say, so thank you for letting me know!

Feb 26, 2014 09:46 PM
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Thank you Roy. I have had my whole husband's office update theirs. Some didn't even have a message.

Feb 26, 2014 09:55 PM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Roy, yesterday I called a fellow Realtor in Denver, had a LONG message about when she calls people back, Doesn't answer the phone after 6 pm, doesn't work on weekends, but at the end of her message -

But don't forget, I am NEVER too busy for your referrals.  

I laughed out loud!

Feb 26, 2014 10:19 PM
Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®
RE/MAX Realty Center - Waukesha, WI
Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

I believe my vmail is still chipper and happy, just like me mostly but I will call and confirm right now :-)

Feb 26, 2014 10:26 PM
Noah Seidenberg
Coldwell Banker - Evanston, IL
Chicagoland and Suburbs (800) 858-7917

It's a great idea Roy and Debbie. Thanks for putting it in my little head.

Feb 26, 2014 11:40 PM
Ellie Penaranda
239.776.5077 Downing-Frye Realty - Naples, FL
Naples Florida Real Estate - Waterfront & Beach Co

Roy, I missed Debbie's post and glad you mentioned it.  Great post and really needed this push to change my voicemail - it's ok, but could be much better.  Thanks.

Feb 27, 2014 12:59 AM
Belinda Spillman
Aspen Lane Real Estate Colorful Colorado - Aurora, CO
Colorado Living!

Very good point Roy.  This is something I haven't paid much attention to lately.  It may be time to update my outgoing message with something a little more jazzy. 

Feb 27, 2014 01:43 AM
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

I did read Debbie's blog post and it's very true. Freshening up sounds like a great idea~

Feb 27, 2014 02:35 AM
Maria Gilda Racelis
Home Buyers Realty, LLC-Manchester, Bolton. Vernon,Ellington - Manchester, CT
Home Ownership is w/in Reach. We Make it Happen!

Good Morning Roy: Our tone changes with our mood or condition as well. I like my voice when I am sick. The husky tone makes it more appealing to the auditory sense.

Visiting Debbie's blog now.

Feb 27, 2014 08:17 PM
Roy Kelley
Realty Group Referrals - Gaithersburg, MD

It is always good to hear from you. Have a great day and an outstanding weekend.

Feb 27, 2014 08:49 PM
Roy Kelley
Realty Group Referrals - Gaithersburg, MD

It is sometimes good to revisit old blogs and reblogs. We might even find some good ideas for current posts.

Mar 07, 2018 12:15 PM
Roy Kelley
Realty Group Referrals - Gaithersburg, MD

Make it a habit to post a daily reblog. It is an easy way to pay it forward.

Mar 06, 2020 11:44 AM
Roy Kelley
Realty Group Referrals - Gaithersburg, MD

I am using this content for a new blog to be posted on March 9, 2020.

Mar 06, 2020 12:00 PM

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