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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Anthony,

We don't.  Different strokes for different folks.  A

Jan 24, 2016 08:10 AM
Rainmaker
5,104,931
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

I don't. Those messages offend me. 
And what if I'm calling to put in an offer during "non-work" hours? Are they ignoring me until the next day?

Jan 24, 2016 08:40 PM
Rainmaker
4,572,183
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

I don't have this message.  

There are many ways to conduct business.  

Jan 24, 2016 07:13 PM
Rainmaker
3,988,007
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

No I do not state times and just ask for them to leave a message and I will get back shortly.

Jan 24, 2016 12:55 PM
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Chris Ann Cleland
Long and Foster Real Estate - Gainesville, VA
Associate Broker, Bristow, VA

Mine is similar, but says if you are calling after 6pm, I'll call you the following DAY.  

Jan 24, 2016 11:39 AM
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Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

No I don't state them as there is some flexibility. The type of message you are describing is a it offputting. Sounds like  9 - 5 office M - F

Jan 24, 2016 07:30 AM
Rainmaker
679,404
Diana Dahlberg
1 Month Realty - Pleasant Prairie, WI
Real Estate in Kenosha, WI since 1994 262-308-3563

No, because I pick up the phone whenever it rings ... LOL, I've had agents (or customers) call well after midnight and the first things they said, "Oh I'm sorry, I didn't think you would pick up the phone!"  My response, "Well this is not Memorex ... so how can I help you?" 

Jan 24, 2016 07:25 AM
Rainmaker
2,781,173
Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

NO...and when I have product, I answer or what is the point of being hired?

Jan 24, 2016 07:21 AM
Rainmaker
856,072
Mark Don McInnes, Sandpoint-Idaho
Sandpoint Realty LLC - Sandpoint, ID
North Idaho Real Estate - 208-255.6227

I record my message everyday with the date and day as well as the two very latest times I will call someone back if I do not get back immediately.  Mark

Jan 24, 2016 01:46 PM
Rainmaker
2,443,250
Evelyn Johnston
Friends & Neighbors Real Estate - Elkhart, IN
The People You Know, Like and Trust!

Yes, and I need to take it off. It is an old message and I can do better.

Jan 24, 2016 12:40 PM
Rainmaker
4,272,548
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

To  each his own

Jan 24, 2016 11:41 AM
Rainmaker
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Lise Howe
Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC
Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

no

Jan 24, 2016 11:10 AM
Rainmaker
1,683,912
Larry Johnston
Broker, Friends & Neighbors Real Estate and Elkhart County Subdivisions, LLC - Elkhart, IN
Broker,Friends & Neighbors Real Estate, Elkhart,IN

No, I don't have set hours.

Jan 24, 2016 10:47 AM
Rainmaker
1,052,211
Candice A. Donofrio
Next Wave RE Investments LLC Bullhead City AZ Commercial RE Broker - Fort Mohave, AZ
928-201-4BHC (4242) call/text

Only on the office landline, which sets realistic expectations for return call timeframe. That outgoing message has my cell/text number and my assistant's on it. If it's critical, we are reachable.

Jan 24, 2016 09:31 AM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

No I dont, if not busy I will answer at any hour, except for Sunday mornings.

Jan 24, 2016 08:48 AM
Rainmaker
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

No, but that is not uncommon. Everyone can set their own hours - can't make appts for showings in my area after 6pm so?

Jan 24, 2016 08:39 AM
Rainmaker
1,525,616
Sybil Campbell
Fernandina Beach, FL
Referral Agent Amelia Island Florida

I do not have a message like that.  I say I will call them back as soon as I can.

Jan 24, 2016 08:09 AM
Rainer
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Melissa Jackson REALTOR
Trinity Premier Properties - Azle, TX
Helping You Make The Right Move

My message doesn't list hours I'm available.  I will more than likely answer of return the call promptly.

Jan 24, 2016 08:09 AM
Rainmaker
637,434
Hella M. Rothwell, Broker/Realtor®
Carmel by the Sea, CA
Rothwell Realty Inc. CA#01968433 Carmel-by-the-Sea

My message does not have hours of operation on it because they can call me any time. And mostly I will be answering it.

Jan 24, 2016 07:38 AM
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Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@Properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital

Anthony, I don't have my normal operating hours on my phone message.  If someone gets the urge to list their house on a Saturday afternoon, I'll probably take the call.

Jan 24, 2016 07:24 AM
Rainmaker
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Joan Dickie
Keller Williams Premier Realty - La Crosse, WI
Keller Williams Premier Realty

I don't.  However, I screen calls after 7pm.

Jan 24, 2016 07:22 AM
Rainmaker
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Les & Sarah Oswald
Realty One Group - Eastvale, CA
Broker, Realtor and Investor

I don't.

Suggestion: try leaving a message that you are submitting an offer. I bet you she will respond even if it is after 5pm.

Jan 25, 2016 04:52 AM
Rainmaker
7,836,164
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

No. My voice mail message does not provide office hours. 

Jan 25, 2016 02:15 AM
Rainmaker
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Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

NO..NEVER.... unless I'm sleeping, I return the call....and we're always available for business...

Jan 25, 2016 02:10 AM
Rainmaker
1,502,998
Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

Mine says "leave a message and I'll get back to you asap"  I hate creating voicemails and it usually takes me forever to get one I like listening to, so I don't change them once I have them.

Jan 25, 2016 01:57 AM
Rainmaker
1,661,936
John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM
Honesty, Integrity, Results, Experienced. HIRE Me!

Not with hours on it.

Jan 25, 2016 12:01 AM
Rainmaker
1,466,207
Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Anthony Acosta No pre-recorded message with hours of operation here.

Jan 24, 2016 10:56 PM
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

No

Jan 24, 2016 10:50 PM
Rainmaker
5,216,409
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

No, I answer when called if I am available!

Jan 24, 2016 09:56 PM
Rainmaker
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Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

No as i am almost always working or should say at least available to take or return calls when clients need. I do set my cell phone to turn off the ringer from 9pm to 7am as calls do come in over night, but do return them first thing. 

Jan 24, 2016 09:53 PM
Rainmaker
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Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

I do not include work hours.

Jan 24, 2016 09:37 PM
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Michael Thacker - Re/Max Real Estate Center - Louisville
Re/Max Real Estate Center - The Thacker Group - Louisville, KY
Your best friend who just happens to be a Realtor

Many do that Anthony Acosta , especially limited service brokers. Mine only says to text me for quicker service.

Jan 24, 2016 08:54 PM
Rainmaker
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Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

no.

Jan 24, 2016 08:33 PM
Rainmaker
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Joe Petrowsky
Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 - Manchester, CT
Your Mortgage Consultant for Life

Good morning Anthony. Yes, we have a pre-recorded message, then each person has their own, so also give out their cell number.

Jan 24, 2016 05:17 PM
Rainmaker
1,157,785
FN LN
Toronto, ON

No.

Jan 24, 2016 04:25 PM
Rainmaker
617,935
David Gibson CNE, 719-304-4684 ~ Colorado Springs Relocation
Colorado Real Estate Advisers LLC - Colorado Springs, CO
Relocation, Luxury & Lifestyle residential

Anthony,
Yes I have hours on my message but my clients know I answer the phone much later than that.

Jan 24, 2016 01:14 PM
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Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

I return calls in a timely manner.

Jan 24, 2016 12:30 PM
Rainmaker
5,868,554
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

I have no working hours in my voice mail, just that I will call them back as soon as possible.  

Jan 25, 2016 10:53 PM
Rainmaker
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Tony Lewis
Summit Real Estate Group - Valencia, CA
Summit Real Estate Group Valencia & Aliso Viejo

No, it is something I use at a listing presentation to show the benefit of working with me.

Jan 25, 2016 12:14 PM
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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

No - that would make the message too long. 

Jan 25, 2016 05:33 AM