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Talking House

By Beverly Ackles

Real Estate Agent with Atlanta Communities Real Estate Brokerage, LLC

September 18, 2008 01:17 PM

How many of you have heard of the Talking House. This is innovative technology that has the house talking for you. It is great for FSBO because you have them rent the transmitter. Extra money in your pocket!

The transmitter has your pre-recorded message on it that not only advertises the home but you and your services as well. You can "advertise" who you are, who you represent, what you offer, and all of your contact information. The homeowners love Talking House because you get to hear the recording from a pre-selected AM radio station that you hear from your car. The recording is 24/7 and plays repeatedly at least 30,000 times a day.

You can drop off a DVD at an FSBO, have them look at it for a few days, come back to pick it up and answer any questions they have. The great thing is that once they rent the transmitter and don't sell their house as quickly as they like, they will list with you. You can tell them they will get their rental money back after their closing. Pretty good deal, right?

If any of you are currently using the Talking House, let me know how your success rate is.

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Anthony Stokes-Pereira

Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty - Nanuet, NY

Realtor

Hi Beverly;

I have heard of the talking house, but I never tried it. i will check it out.

Anthony

Sep 18, 2008 01:24 PM

William Collins

ERA Queen City Realty - Scotch Plains, NJ

Property and Asset Management

Beverly,

Thanks for the post. I had heard of the service, but never thought of using it with FSBOs. Now that's thinking outside of the box.

Sep 18, 2008 01:27 PM

Pamela Elder

Gaines Realty - Inman, SC

Yes... It comes and goes.. I personally don't like it and would never use it.

Sep 18, 2008 01:43 PM

Don Fabrizio-Garcia

Fab Real Estate - Danbury, CT

Owner/Broker/Trainer - Fab Real Estate

Everyone I've ever spoken to about these is that the sound quality/reception is awful.

Look on eBay. You should be able to find several agents trying to get rid of their units.

Sep 18, 2008 01:52 PM

Jim Curry

Long & Foster - Frederick, MD

I've heard of some people that didn't like it. I think it's too much information; I'd rather they call me instead.

Sep 18, 2008 02:01 PM

Sergio Rebollo Jr.

Real Estate TeamMates - Miami, FL

I've used a similar program. The direct phone calls from the sign out number the audio recording 10 to 1. I hang a rider under the sign advertising the audio recording of the house. I receive a text message as well as an e-mail with the phone number that called the listing. Cool technology but number of uses did not impress me.

Sep 18, 2008 02:29 PM

Leander McClain

North East, MD

Cecil & Harford County Realtor

I have never used the talking house system myself. As it allways happens, I tend to be in traffic when I see the sign, and before i get tuned into the right frequency, the light has changed. I have never bothered to go around the corner and try again...but that's just me being impatient.

Have a great day

Leander

Sep 19, 2008 07:30 AM

Pamela Pierce

Exit Buyers Plus Realty - Burlington Township, NJ

Hey Bev,

I'm new to blogging, and new to your blog, but I wanted to share my experience with Talking House. I am a subscriber to Talking House and I found it to be a very useful tool. I have post a sign in my yard in front of my home. I've also, posted one the "please Take One Boxes" in front my home so that when people stop by to listen on their car radio they might also be compelled to get out a take a flyer with my real estate information on it, along with some the listing our company has. Just trying to think outside the box.

Thanks for letting me share.

Pam-NJ

Sep 20, 2008 05:34 AM

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