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Jordan Ayan, Luxury Market Expert, CLHMS,Million Dollar Guild (The Lifestyle Collection)

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Rainmaker
2,221,377
Anthony Acosta - ALLATLANTAcondos.com
Harry Norman, REALTORS® - Atlanta, GA
Associate Broker

Either one id fine with me. 

Mar 18, 2018 08:46 AM
Rainmaker
1,056,272
Candice A. Donofrio
Next Wave RE Investments LLC Bullhead City AZ Commercial RE Broker - Fort Mohave, AZ
928-201-4BHC (4242) call/text

Voicemail please. You haven't lived until you've been on an important call on your cell phone with texts going off 20 times because somebody is telling you their life story. You can text me and tell me to check my voicemail and I will get right back to you. Stop there, though. Please!

Mar 18, 2018 08:19 AM
Rainmaker
1,712,776
Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

Either is fine.

Mar 18, 2018 08:18 AM
Ambassador
2,162,898
Silvia Dukes PA, Broker Associate, CRS, CIPS, SRES
Tropic Shores Realty - Ich spreche Deutsch! - Spring Hill, FL
Florida Waterfront and Country Club Living

Text. Easier to retrieve than voicemail. 

Mar 18, 2018 08:09 AM
Rainmaker
5,772,581
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Voicemail, and we send a little I am on the phone message!  A

Mar 18, 2018 08:08 AM
Rainmaker
716,529
Richard Bazinet /MBA, CRS, ABR
West USA Realty - Scottsdale, AZ
Phoenix Scottsdale. Sellers, Buyers & Relocations

Voicemail.

Mar 18, 2018 08:03 AM
Ambassador
3,349,404
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Leave a voice message - short but with enough info so that I know what they are calling about. 

Mar 18, 2018 08:02 AM
Rainmaker
1,206,250
Peter Mohylsky, Beach Expert
PMI. Destin - Miramar Beach, FL
Call me at 850-517-7098

Is both an answer?

Mar 18, 2018 07:54 AM
Rainmaker
2,399,936
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

Either one would be great to me Jordan Ayan .

Mar 18, 2018 07:48 AM
Rainer
69,794
Shawn and Angela Miller
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Amabassador Real Estate - Lincoln, NE
Lincoln and Omaha, NE REALTORS®

It's faster for me to reply with text.

Mar 18, 2018 05:14 PM
Rainmaker
921,504
Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

Since the caller is already on the phone, I prefer they leave a message.

However, if they choose to skip the call entirely, I'm perfectly happy receiving a text.

I do not expect a caller faced with the "leave message" prompt to hang up then text. But that is what many will do believing the agent will give priority to the text message response.

Do agents REWARD that action?

Mar 18, 2018 08:39 AM
Rainmaker
1,513,143
Raymond E. Camp
Ontario, NY

Anything that tells me who and what!

Mar 18, 2018 08:37 AM
Rainmaker
809,258
Kasey & John Boles
Jon Gosche Real Estate, LLC - BoiseMeridianRealEstate.com - Boise, ID
Boise & Meridian, ID Ada/Canyon/Gem/Boise Counties

Both or either. Just as long as there is some form of communication. -Kasey

Mar 18, 2018 08:10 AM
Rainmaker
1,241,754
Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

VM

Mar 18, 2018 07:54 AM
Ambassador
5,254,035
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Either is fine with me but, if I'm at my desk and someone messages me, I see my messages on my iMessages and can type a quick reply. 

Mar 18, 2018 08:37 PM
Rainmaker
290,969
Allie Angeloni
Long Realty - Oro Valley, AZ

For me, I would prefer an e-mail, because a text makes a louder bell tone, while an e-mail coming through is not quite as disturbing.  And, I get back to either type of message in the same timeframe, as quickly as I can Jordan Ayan

Mar 18, 2018 05:41 PM
Rainmaker
564,494
Maria Sapio
Keller Williams of Central PA - Carlisle, PA
Real Estate Agent- Carlisle, PA. Mariasapio.com

Either way is fine with me...

Mar 18, 2018 03:54 PM
Ambassador
6,417,434
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

It doesnt matter.

 

Mar 18, 2018 03:49 PM
Rainmaker
1,553,094
Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® e-Pro CRS RCS-D Vets
Big Block Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA
CEO of Vision Drive Realty - Coastal San Diego

Either is fine, although if I truly can't chat, texting won't speed up my response.

Mar 18, 2018 02:22 PM
Rainmaker
7,863,173
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

I prefer a voicemail message.

Mar 18, 2018 12:41 PM
Ambassador
2,684,569
Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

If you just want a call back, text me.  If you have something specific to say or report, VM me.

Mar 18, 2018 12:07 PM
Rainmaker
759,485
Peter Testa
Nationwide Homes - Danbury, CT
PETER TESTA

Either. If it's a quick question a text might be the better way to go. If it's something that requires a conversation then I'll likely be calling you back regardless how you leave the message. 

Mar 18, 2018 11:35 AM
Rainmaker
5,112,471
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

I don't care... just leave a message!

Mar 18, 2018 10:14 AM
Rainmaker
715,782
Lynnea Miller
Bend Premier Real Estate - Bend, OR
Premier Real Estate Service in Central Oregon

Texts are nice in that we can read the message easily.

Mar 18, 2018 10:11 AM
Rainmaker
577,750
Gloria Valvasori, Accredited Senior Agent
BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS REAL ESTATE SIGNATURE SERVICE - Mississauga, ON
REAL Experience | REAL Commitment | REAL Results!

If you are already calling then I would prefer you leave a voice mail.  I rarely miss phone calls, but when I do I return my calls promptly...

Mar 18, 2018 10:05 AM
Rainer
370,200
Jay McHugh
SendOutCards-Appreciation Marketing Expert - Acton, MA
YOUR SendOutCard Mentor

VM  ... it is pathetic how many will call ... and then not leave a message..... when I call them back I let them know how rude it is to do so..... often times it may be a vendor call ... yet..... it is not acceptable to interrupt me and not leave a message..... we need to challenge those that think differently......great question.....

Mar 18, 2018 09:31 AM
Rainmaker
1,466,257
Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Jordan Ayan Voicemail

Mar 18, 2018 09:11 AM
Ambassador
2,187,587
Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

Voice mail is an opportunity for them to leave more info in a shorter period of time... especially since they are already on the phone.  I'm fine with a text also.

Mar 18, 2018 09:11 AM
Rainmaker
5,583,328
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

either one would be just fine.... no message....no return phone call....

Mar 18, 2018 09:09 AM
Rainmaker
902,038
Olga Simoncelli
Veritas Prime, LLC dba Veritas Prime Real Estate - New Fairfield, CT
CONSULTANT, Real Estate Services & Risk Management

text is easier 

Mar 18, 2018 08:57 AM
Rainmaker
1,506,013
Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

Voicemail.  My phone transcribes them so I can read and get the gist of it before calling back.

Mar 18, 2018 08:53 AM
Rainer
182,965
Harjeet Bhatti
FITH THIRD BANK - Chicago, IL
Home Mortgage Consultant 25 States

Yes, specially now a days same thing happening on cell phone which was happening on land line before. 

Mar 18, 2018 08:24 AM
Rainmaker
191,939
Erika Rae Albert, Austin Real Estate Expert
E-Rae Realty - Austin, TX
Exceeding Expectations in Every Transaction

text

Mar 18, 2018 07:51 AM
Rainmaker
3,416,038
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

Depends if it is long or really important a voice mail is needed. If short, then a text is fine, bit one text, not 20 until i answer

Mar 19, 2018 05:42 AM
Rainmaker
3,071,489
Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

Either is fine

Mar 19, 2018 05:42 AM
Rainmaker
4,800,132
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

I'm fine with either or both.

Mar 19, 2018 05:34 AM
Rainmaker
4,900,966
Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

Whatever works for them.

Mar 19, 2018 05:23 AM
Rainmaker
2,191,798
Michael J. Perry
KW Elite - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster, PA Relo Specialist

both are fine

Mar 19, 2018 03:40 AM
Rainmaker
1,624,653
Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

Both. But text is likely to be answered faster. 

Mar 18, 2018 11:27 PM
Rainmaker
3,988,013
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

A text is great. I have an autoresponse that requests they text me if they can.

Mar 18, 2018 08:39 PM
Rainmaker
4,319,773
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Burlington, MA
Metro Boston Homes For Sale

Jordan Ayan - any which way we can connect works for me.

Mar 18, 2018 07:08 PM
Rainmaker
2,784,566
Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

come one come all.... but come....

Mar 18, 2018 10:35 AM
Rainmaker
1,322,984
John Juarez
The Medford Real Estate Team - Fremont, CA
ePRO, SRES, GRI, PMN

If they are on the phone, why would they not leave a VM? I will respond to either method.

Mar 18, 2018 09:16 AM
Rainmaker
4,960,443
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Text if they like to text.

 

Mar 23, 2018 02:35 PM
Rainmaker
1,045,440
Dave Martin (703) 585-4687
Fairfax Realty - Fairfax, VA
Making Realty Dreams a Reality #WeWillGetYouHome

Depends on the situation and the message but typically I prefer a voicemail Jordan Ayan 

Mar 22, 2018 01:01 PM
Rainmaker
5,877,335
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

I am good with either!

Mar 21, 2018 06:18 AM
Ambassador
3,167,614
Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

either is fine with me.  Sometimes I can respond to a text sooner

Mar 20, 2018 08:47 PM
Rainer
177,949
Dr. Karen Lewis, Broker 954-2489149
Align Right Realty K1 Group - Fort Lauderdale, FL
No Compromise When it Comes to Our Clients!

My preference is text. I am not good at checking my voice messages like I should.

Mar 19, 2018 07:13 PM
Rainmaker
1,027,602
Susan Haughton
Long and Foster REALTORS (703) 470-4545 - Alexandria, VA
Susan & Mindy Team...Honesty. Integrity. Results.

Text, please...so much simpler than having to listen to a voice mail, especially if they are calling from one number and leaving a different number for a call back. Please, just text me. 

Mar 19, 2018 08:55 AM
Rainer
92,713
Ruth Grainger-Starr
Gold District Realty - Cripple Creek, CO
providing AWESOME real estate adventures

Voice mail for sure. But I am not opposed to getting a text either. 

Mar 19, 2018 07:46 AM
Rainer
430,282
J.R. Schloemer
Kentucky Select Properties - Louisville, KY

I am happy with both or either. I do like text, because I don’t have to worry about misunderstanding in the spoken message. Also may be able to respond to a text a bit quicker under some circumstances. 

Mar 19, 2018 05:37 AM