Special offer
Annie Adjchavanich, CRE LA, Orange Co, SFV, South Bay, Inland Empire (Secret HQ, Inc)

Spam prevention
Rainmaker
2,220,323
Anthony Acosta - ALLATLANTAcondos.com
Harry Norman, REALTORS® - Atlanta, GA
Associate Broker

No preference. 

Nov 20, 2017 08:24 PM
Ambassador
5,229,945
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Call me!

Seriously, it depends upon what I'm doing! I love a phone call but, if I'm on the phone or doing something that I hate to stop working on, I love a text then too! Either way is absolutely fine with me!

Nov 20, 2017 04:34 PM
Ambassador
6,393,154
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

NO, calls are much more effective.

Nov 20, 2017 12:36 PM
Rainmaker
542,913
Sean Casey
Patterson-Schwartz Real Estate - Newark, DE
Greenville, Hockessin, Newark & Bear Homes

It depends, but usually text.  

Nov 21, 2017 02:49 PM
Rainmaker
4,160,362
John Pusa
Glendale, CA

Annie Adjchavanich Nowadays, I prefer receiving a text rather than a phone call.

Nov 20, 2017 03:16 PM
Rainmaker
758,035
Peter Testa
Nationwide Homes - Danbury, CT
PETER TESTA

If it's not a complicated question(s) that require a phone conversation, then yes, I would prefer a text. 

Nov 20, 2017 12:08 PM
Rainmaker
4,800,082
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

I prefer calls.

Nov 21, 2017 05:47 AM
Rainmaker
599,274
Nathan Gesner
American West Realty and Management - Cody, WY
Broker / Property Manager

It depends. A quick text is great if it's quick and simple. What I cannnot stand are people that want to have a long conversation via text as if I have time to sit and type a long message, wait a minute or two for their next message, then type another response, then wait a minute or two for their next message...

If you want to talk, call me!

Nov 21, 2017 04:56 AM
Rainmaker
1,622,432
Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

No, I prefer a conversation, but majority of my communication is via texts.

Nov 20, 2017 07:56 PM
Rainmaker
564,494
Maria Sapio
Keller Williams of Central PA - Carlisle, PA
Real Estate Agent- Carlisle, PA. Mariasapio.com

Depends on the situation - but a text can usually cover the needful ground quicker.

Nov 20, 2017 03:06 PM
Rainmaker
1,844,271
Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

Yes .... I now find that a phone call takes too long. I now have less patience than I did before which isn't good.

Nov 20, 2017 02:20 PM
Rainmaker
911,328
Jeff Pearl
RE/MAX Distinctive / LIC in VA - Lovettsville, VA
Full Service Full Time Realtor

Text seems to be getting more popular these days, which is good. Just depends on topic. Some conversations are too long for texting, so call or send an email.

Nov 20, 2017 02:15 PM
Rainmaker
679,404
Diana Dahlberg
1 Month Realty - Pleasant Prairie, WI
Real Estate in Kenosha, WI since 1994 262-308-3563

If its a quick yes/no answer absolutely!

Nov 20, 2017 01:02 PM
Rainmaker
7,836,129
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

No. And, I prefer an email than a text message.

Nov 20, 2017 12:38 PM
Rainmaker
2,071,025
Evelina Tsigelnitskaya
SIB Realty - Sunny Isles Beach, FL

Phone call

Sep 29, 2018 02:47 PM
Rainmaker
1,598,452
Valeria Mola
SIB Realty - Miami, Sunny Isles Beach - Sunny Isles Beach, FL
305-607-0709 SIB Realty Condos for Sale and Rent

Message

Sep 29, 2018 02:47 PM
Rainmaker
1,525,616
Sybil Campbell
Fernandina Beach, FL
Referral Agent Amelia Island Florida

Sometimes, I do, especially if I need the converstion documented.

Nov 21, 2017 10:14 AM
Rainmaker
1,502,998
Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

Depends on the subject matter.

Nov 21, 2017 09:09 AM
Ambassador
3,345,091
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

It depends.  If it is short and sweet ... a text will do. 

If the text is a paragraph in a book ... I feel a phone call is most appropriate.  If I get text like that ... I will respond with a phone call. 

Nov 21, 2017 07:01 AM
Rainer
44,891
Dan Capra
LAER Realty Partners - Lowell, MA
Listing/Buyer Agent

 If it is breaking news I better not be receiving a text!!!! It all depends on the context of the conversation...if I am looking for a quick answer, I prefer text...any other correspondence I want a phone call

Nov 21, 2017 06:54 AM
Rainmaker
921,504
Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

Although reluctant at first, it has become clear others prefer texting so I must also.

Nov 21, 2017 06:21 AM
Rainer
252,600
Macy Babb ... North Georgia Realtor
Re/Max Around Atlanta Realtor - 404-234-6166 - Cartersville, GA
Realtor, SFR, HUD/REO Certified

I prefer a phone call... but I work with my clients with the form of communication that they prefer....Its not about me

Nov 21, 2017 06:18 AM
Rainmaker
846,475
Marco Giancola
Beachfront Realty - Miami Beach, FL
Realtor (305)608-1922, Miami Beach Florida

If its business related yes. Then I have a record of the "convo's".

Nov 21, 2017 04:42 AM
Rainmaker
1,045,440
Dave Martin (703) 585-4687
Fairfax Realty - Fairfax, VA
Making Realty Dreams a Reality #WeWillGetYouHome

They each serve a purpose... text for short concise info.

Phone call for something more eleaborate or to make better human contact. 

Nov 20, 2017 07:27 PM
Rainer
2,560
Debbie Shea
REMAX Associates - Louisville, KY
Realtor serving Louisville Ky & surrounding areas

I love to talk to people. However, everyone is so busy it is easier to text.

Nov 20, 2017 07:25 PM
Rainmaker
785,458
Abby Stiller
TOP SELLING REALTY - Cape Coral, FL
SW Florida (239) 284-8637

Either one, calls, texts

Nov 20, 2017 06:34 PM
Rainmaker
4,434,127
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Both.

Nov 20, 2017 04:39 PM
Rainmaker
280,599
Jeanne Gregory
RE/MAX Southwest - Sugar Land, TX
The most important home I sell is YOURS!

Sure, because I can actually think about the subject in the text before I call back.  And it's an easy way to ask a quick question and get an immediate response. 

Nov 20, 2017 04:06 PM
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

I am flexible in response to what is appropriate at that time.

Nov 20, 2017 02:55 PM
Ambassador
2,061,756
Alan May
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty - Evanston, IL
Home is where the hearth is.

i love a text... it's today's version of voicemail, and comes with the added benefit of a "paper-trail".

Nov 20, 2017 02:44 PM
Rainer
130,857
Steve Penner
Royal LePage Dynamic RE / Pro Ledger Bookkeeping Software - Winnipeg, MB
REALTOR® / Pro Ledger Online (owner)

Prefer the text usually... as this will allow me to respond at a convenient time when I can be focused.  Last thing I want to do is pickup a phone call in a middle of a conversation... or a good football game ;)

Nov 20, 2017 02:39 PM
Rainmaker
544,014
Dave Halpern
Dave Halpern Real Estate Agent, Inc., Louisville, KY (502) 664-7827 - Louisville, KY
Louisville Short Sale Expert

Text

Nov 20, 2017 02:01 PM
Rainmaker
5,216,398
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Phone call is my preference but text is being used more often lately!

Nov 20, 2017 01:41 PM
Rainmaker
716,049
Richard Bazinet /MBA, CRS, ABR
West USA Realty - Scottsdale, AZ
Phoenix Scottsdale. Sellers, Buyers & Relocations

Phone. Talk to me. 

Nov 20, 2017 01:37 PM
Rainmaker
1,466,207
Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Annie Adjchavanich Either one works for me.

Nov 20, 2017 01:29 PM
Rainmaker
711,852
Lynnea Miller
Bend Premier Real Estate - Bend, OR
Premier Real Estate Service in Central Oregon

There are times a text is good, but for detailed discussions, a call is much better.

Nov 20, 2017 01:19 PM
Rainmaker
2,781,163
Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

Yes to text 

Nov 20, 2017 01:14 PM
Rainmaker
1,712,676
Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

Depends on who it is but I do prefer text.

Nov 20, 2017 01:07 PM
Rainer
427,257
J.R. Schloemer
Kentucky Select Properties - Louisville, KY

It depends. Sometimes I prefer to hear a voice and hear how they say something. Inflection and tone is not well reveived via a text. There are times the text is preferred though.

Nov 20, 2017 12:41 PM
Rainmaker
5,772,575
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Annie,

If it is a text for a quick answer, yes.  Otherwise, a phone call works better for us.  A

Nov 20, 2017 12:09 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

Depends on the purpose.

Nov 21, 2017 03:33 AM
Rainer
86,514
Mike Kelly,CRS,CIPS
The MJKelly Team - Santa Rosa, CA
"One of Sonoma County's Natural Resources"

I'm leaning more towards texting in my advanced years! Of course I loathe to text as I find it tedious and demanding. But it is THE way for me to get a message quickly to a client. I always have to make sure how THEY communicate. I have some aging boomers who don't even do email! Gasp! 

 

Nov 20, 2017 08:55 PM
Rainmaker
3,986,258
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Phone call.  I want to hear the emotion

Nov 20, 2017 06:02 PM
Ambassador
2,684,009
Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

 Y

Nov 20, 2017 02:53 PM
Rainer
341,353
Ron Tissier
Chapman Hall Premier Realtors (404) 580-9069 - Atlanta, GA
Defining Homes. Defining Lifestyles.

No preference.  However, it's apparent that texting is becoming the new normal for real estate Buyers and Sellers alike.

Cheers!

Dec 20, 2017 09:18 AM
Rainmaker
4,936,605
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Still phone call, perfer to heard their voice.

 

Nov 26, 2017 10:40 AM
Rainmaker
5,868,482
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Depends on what it is about.   

Nov 24, 2017 05:08 AM