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Ultimate Real Estate Scripts to Keep in Touch and Get More Business

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Real Estate Technology with IXACT Contact Real Estate CRM

Getting on the phone is a big part of being a real estate agent. But there are so many reasons to avoid it! Lack of time, forgetfulness, and most importantly not knowing what to say.

Today I want to go over some of the ultimate real estate scripts for keeping in touch with your leads and past clients. Armed with these scripts, you’ll have more natural, effective conversations that build trust with your contacts and help you stay top of mind.

As a bonus tip to combat that pesky forgetfulness that might be preventing you from making regular phone calls, try setting up reminders to let you know when it’s time to connect with your prospects and Sphere of Influence. A good real estate CRM can send you keep in touch call reminders to notify you every month, quarter or year to put in a call. This way you won’t lose touch with your important leads and risk losing them to another Realtor.

I hope these phone call scripts give you some actionable ideas for occasions to call your real estate clients and prospects, and what to say when you do.

Real Estate Script 1: Touching Base Phone Call

Hi Jill, it’s (your name) from XYZ Realty. I just wanted to touch base to say hello. How was your vacation to (inquire here about a recent trip, family event, or other information they have shared with you in the past that you've saved in your CRM). I make sure I still have your most current contact information. While we’re on the phone, have you been thinking about buying or selling at all?

Real Estate Script 2: Referral Request Phone Call

Hi Jill, this is (your name) calling from XYZ Realty. I wanted to chat briefly to remind you how much I appreciate any referrals you can send my way. Statistics say that over the course of a year, you’ll come across 3-5 people who are planning to move. When you run into these people, I’d reall appreciate if you'd pass on my information to them, or send their information to me so I can reach out. While I have you on the phone, who do you know that is thinking about moving right now?

Real Estate Script 3: Happy Birthday Call

Hi Jill, it’s (your name) calling from XYZ to wish you a happy birthday! I want to wish you all the best on the upcoming year.

Real Estate Script 4: Home Anniversary Call

Hi Jill, this is (your name) from XYZ Realty. I noticed that it’s your (X) year anniversary since you bought your beautiful home. I hope you’ve been enjoying many happy times there. I’m just calling to congratulate you and thank you again for chosing me as your Realtor. Please don't hesitate to contact me if I can help you or your friends and family with anything related to real estate or home ownership.


Real Estate Script 5: Business Directory Call
Hi Jill, it’s (your name) calling from XYZ Realty. Over my career working as a Realtor in the (city name) area, I’ve put together a terrific list of contractors, suppliers and tradesmen. My clients love having this list of reputable professionals on hand and I realized I haven’t shared it with you. Can I email you a copy?

Real Estate Script 6: Special Event Call

Hi Jill, this is (your name) from XYZ Realty. I’m reaching out to invite you to a neighborhood BBQ that we’re hosting, it would be wonderful if you could come! We’ll have activities for the kids, too. It’s going to be a great afternoon of fun for the whole family, and there is no charge! (Give details of event).

Now make the calls

I hope this list of real estate scripts will help you remove excuses and feel better equipped to keep in touch with your past clients and prospects.

When you neglect keep in touch phone calls, you risk losing touch with your contacts and past clients. When the time comes for them to make a move, they may not even remember your name and another Realtor might get their business. Get started by setting up reminders for calling your contacts so no potential hot leads fall through the cracks!

IXACT Contact real estate CRM comes with pre-configured call reminders.  With a single click, you can create an automated reminder to call a chosen contact bi-weekly, monthly, quarterly, or annually. With call reminders in place, you’ll know exactly when it’s time to connect with a lead or past client, preventing you from losing touch.

Once you’re all set with reminders letting you know when to reach out, and the scripts guiding you on what to say, you’re ready to build stronger relationships with your leads and past clients, and generate more commissions!

Get started now with a 5 week free trial of IXACT Contact!

Want to learn more about building real estate relationships? Read the 5 mistakes Realtors make that ruin relationships and the top tips for building your Sphere of Influence

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Don Russell
EASYstreet Realty - Charlotte, NC

Love to get a hold of voice mail scripts that work. If you get a "live" person on the phone you're lucky.

Nov 10, 2016 09:02 AM
Ron Aguilar

Try Slydial for the quick way to stay top of mind when you are in a hurry to complete a call list

Nov 10, 2016 11:13 PM
Rich Gaasenbeek

Thanks Don Russell. True, it's tough to connect live on the phone with people. Voicemails can work wonders! 

Nov 10, 2016 11:11 PM
Rose Mary Justice
Synergy Realty Pros - Dandridge, TN
Synergy Realty Pros

These can be quite helpful in our business.  Implementing as many as you can will help build a better business.  Thanks for these tips.

Nov 10, 2016 09:54 AM
Rich Gaasenbeek

Thanks Rose Mary Justice. I hope these scripts work for you! 

Nov 10, 2016 11:11 PM
Gregory Manns, Palm Springs Area Realtor
HomeSmart Elite Group - Palm Springs / La Quinta, CA - Indio, CA
Palm Springs Area Realtor with HomeSmart Elite

Great post Rich, I really appreciate the Home Anniversary Script. Thank you for sharing!

Nov 10, 2016 09:55 AM
Rich Gaasenbeek

Glad you enjoyed the post, Gregory Manns

Nov 10, 2016 11:13 PM
Diana Dahlberg
1 Month Realty - Pleasant Prairie, WI
Real Estate in Kenosha, WI since 1994 262-308-3563

Thanks for these scripts.  We need all the help we can get ... and sometimes it's the most simple things that we miss.  

Nov 10, 2016 10:16 AM
Rich Gaasenbeek

I hope the scripts work for you Diana Dahlberg

Nov 10, 2016 11:14 PM
Anna Hatridge
R Gilliam Real Estate LLC - Farmington, MO
Missouri Realtor with R Gilliam Real Estate LLC

Thank you for the phone scripts!  They should be helpful next week.

Nov 10, 2016 10:18 AM
Rich Gaasenbeek

Best of luck with them, Anna Hatridge

Nov 10, 2016 11:14 PM
Mike McCann Nebraska Land Broker
Mike McCann - Broker, Mach1 Realty Farm & Commercial Land Broker-Auctioneer Serving Nebraska - Kearney, NE
Farm & Commercial Property For Sale 308-627-3700

I am not much on scripts. I know they really help some folks. Thanks for sharing your expertise. I will have to try one or two and see if they help me.

 

Nov 10, 2016 10:44 AM
Rich Gaasenbeek

Gotta use whatever works best for you! Thanks for your comment Mike McCann - Nebraska Farm Land Broker 

Nov 10, 2016 11:22 PM
Lanre-"THE REAL ESTATE FARMER" Folayan
Samson Properties - Bowie, MD
I don't make promises.I deliver results.SOLD HOMES

Knowing my scripts was something that I wished I was doing early in my career. It is something that I have started doing now. Thank you very much for sharing.

Nov 10, 2016 11:31 AM
Rich Gaasenbeek

It's never too late to start! All the best Lanre-"THE REAL ESTATE FARMER" Folayan 

Nov 10, 2016 11:23 PM
Todd & Devona Garrigus
Garrigus Real Estate - Beaumont, CA
Broker / REALTORS®

Great blog and scripts! You've given me a great idea for a follow-up blog. I will be sure to link it to yours when I post. Thanks again for the scripts!

Nov 10, 2016 12:21 PM
Rich Gaasenbeek

Thanks so much for your comment Todd & Devona / Garrigus Real Estate Group

Nov 10, 2016 11:23 PM
Sana Solanki
Kingsway Real Estate - Brampton, ON
Homes!

Scripts are very useful.. thank you for sharing these with us.

Nov 10, 2016 12:26 PM
Rich Gaasenbeek

Glad you enjoyed the post, Sana Solanki

Nov 10, 2016 11:24 PM
Randy Elliott
RE/MAX Gold - Lodi, CA
REALTOR : Lodi / Stockton, CA

Thanks for sharing these scripts. Always a matter of getting back to the basics. 

Nov 10, 2016 05:38 PM
Rich Gaasenbeek

Thanks for your comment Randy Elliott

Nov 10, 2016 11:24 PM
Donna & Larry Johnson
Keller Williams Real Estate - West Chester, PA
Chester & Delaware County

Scripts are very helpful and their are many. Find the scripts that work for you and stick with them.

Nov 10, 2016 10:39 PM
Rich Gaasenbeek

So glad you liked the post Donna & Larry Johnson

Nov 11, 2016 01:18 AM
Ron Aguilar
Gateway Mortgage Group - Saint George, UT
Mortgage & Real Estate Advisor since 1995

I have been making phone calls in the Mortgage biz since 2000.

I know getting them breathing on the phone is difficult but thats another discussion.

Scripting can work depending on the person on the other end. Many people today are conditioned for that and will find a way to get off the phone.

Timing is the key point to consider, just because you are calling with an intent does not mean they are willing to follow.

You must use multivariate approaches because it may take more than 10 touches to get a yes.

Are you building your list and segmenting that list?

OK, I am spent, get back to work people...

Nov 10, 2016 11:19 PM
Rich Gaasenbeek

Great comments Ron Aguilar. Some agents are great on calls without scripts, and others do well with them. It's always worth trying different methods and choosing the one that works best for you. 

Nov 11, 2016 01:18 AM
Bruce Hicks
Best Homes Hawaii - Honolulu, HI
Your Best Hawaii Realtor!

Even after being in the business for decades, it's always refreshing to review these scripts and set off brain light bulbs.  Thanks much .  I clicked LIKE>

Nov 11, 2016 12:38 AM
Rich Gaasenbeek

Thank you very much Bruce Hicks

Nov 11, 2016 01:16 AM
Kimo Jarrett
Cyber Properties - Huntington Beach, CA
Pro Lifestyle Solutions

Scripts work well when it's internalized with  confidence. Use it often and it becomes reflexive, natural and convincing. I refrain from asking directly for referrals, instead, I hand or mail clients 5 business cards, one for my client and 4 for friends or family members who may need help with real estate or other financial services. If scripts don't work, why does Hollywood award actors with Oscars? 

Nov 11, 2016 08:53 AM
Rich Gaasenbeek

Love the comparison to Hollywood, Kimo Jarrett!  

Nov 13, 2016 10:42 PM
Stavrula "Sam" Crafa, RNC,GRI, CDPE, PSA
Future Home Realty - Seminole, FL
Providing the integrity and service you deserve.

Thanks for the Business Directory call script and emailing it instead of printing one out. Never thought of that...duh...LOL. Sometimes we miss the obvious. 

Nov 13, 2016 10:08 AM
Rich Gaasenbeek

Hope it works for you Stavrula "Sam" Crafa

Nov 13, 2016 10:43 PM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Great list of scripts, Rich!  Thank you for sharing!  I have not used scripts in the past - just fly by the seat of my pants, I suppose - but, some of these are definitely ones that would work for me.  

Nov 14, 2016 06:20 AM
Rich Gaasenbeek

Thanks Debe Maxwell. Hope the scripts work for you! 

Nov 15, 2016 12:58 AM
Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ
Value Added Service, 602-620-2699 - Scottsdale, AZ
HomeSmart Elite Group, REALTOR®, EcoBroker, GREEN

Excellent list!  I'm currently working on that list of trades in a brochure and can't wait ot call with that info. You are right, so many of us don't have a reason to call so this is a great reminder.  Dailing for dollars pays off!

Nov 14, 2016 12:43 PM
Rich Gaasenbeek

Thank you for your comment, Jan Green !

Nov 15, 2016 12:58 AM
Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

Most of the time, a simple Hello, how are you? ~ will do the reminding. What you are telling or writing is not as important as consistency of touch ups. 

Aug 23, 2017 02:16 PM
Rich Gaasenbeek

Good point Inna Ivchenko , consistency is key!

Aug 23, 2017 02:55 PM
Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

Yes, but the more you practice scripts, and use them too, the more it becomes customized and authentic for each agent. Thanks for sharing them.

Dec 04, 2017 10:14 PM