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Dario Ferreira, Internet Marketing & SEO

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Rainmaker
921,504
Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

1. I have no peeps.

2. I have no business or vision for one

3. Isn't my yellow legal pad a CRM?

4. What's a CRM?

There are many VERY GOOD CRM that are literally FREE. 

I don't have a radial arm cut off saw. Why? I have been able to do all that I need to do without one.  Get the point?

  

 

Jan 20, 2018 10:33 AM
Ambassador
3,344,906
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

I use a CRM however not the type of CRM that most feel only qualify as a CRM. 

I do not need to pay for a CRM when I use Outlook.  That combined with my own system works perfectly for me. 

Jan 20, 2018 10:45 AM
Rainmaker
5,583,278
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

unless you have a steady flow of business and subdivisions, you should use a CRM....

Jan 20, 2018 10:25 AM
Rainmaker
1,543,613
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

Been using one for about 10 years now; wouldn't run my biz without one.

Jan 20, 2018 03:56 PM
Rainer
187,002
Raj Taj
RE/MAX - Lake Bluff, IL
Drive By Blessings!

I use a old fashion ink and paper CRM, still works for me.

Jan 20, 2018 11:07 AM
Ambassador
2,684,009
Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

 I use one, so N/A

Jan 20, 2018 10:44 AM
Rainer
155,337
Anthony Kirlew
Group 46:10 Network @ eXp Realty - Gilbert, AZ
Helping You Make Fiscally Sound Real Estate Deals!

I would venture to guess that those using one earn more than those who do not.

Jan 21, 2018 08:19 AM
Rainmaker
2,220,323
Anthony Acosta - ALLATLANTAcondos.com
Harry Norman, REALTORS® - Atlanta, GA
Associate Broker

I am using a CRM Dario Ferreira 

Jan 21, 2018 06:06 AM
Rainer
65,378
Steve Bracero
Heisler and Mattson - Shrewsbury, MA
First Time Homebuyer and Investor Specialist

I have seen excel been successful... 

Pick one that works for you! 

 

Jan 21, 2018 06:03 AM
Ambassador
5,229,439
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Of course we do! Why on earth would you NOT?!

How does one manage a business without one?

Jan 20, 2018 09:57 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

Using one and find it very useful and a necessary tool in today's business.

Jan 20, 2018 03:38 PM
Rainmaker
5,104,931
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

No idea... I've used  one for 20 years. I thought I'd died and gone to heaven when I first heard of a Top Producer 20 years ago. The $35/month is small potatoes to be organized.

Jan 20, 2018 02:44 PM
Rainmaker
1,466,207
Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Dario Ferreira It depends on how many people in your data base. An Excel worksheet might work well for a few contacts.

Jan 20, 2018 11:19 AM
Ambassador
3,164,119
Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

I have a robust back end to my site, that and my brain is enough.

Jan 20, 2018 11:05 AM
Rainmaker
1,712,676
Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

It would be for lack of a plan.

Jan 20, 2018 10:48 AM
Ambassador
6,392,929
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

I am using 2 of them, but not as effectively as I would like to.

Jan 20, 2018 10:38 AM
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

In my opinion, those that don't use it, typically don't know what they are missing (and the business they are losing).  But, then again, there are those who use them, but incorrectly.

Jan 21, 2018 05:46 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

Fred Griffin nailed this one!

Jan 21, 2018 05:07 AM
Rainmaker
911,228
Jeff Pearl
RE/MAX Distinctive / LIC in VA - Lovettsville, VA
Full Service Full Time Realtor

You can start with a spiral notebook or 3x5 index cards. Build a list. Eventually you can look at a crm.

Jan 21, 2018 04:29 AM
Rainmaker
4,319,419
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Using ReferralMaker from Buffini & Company.

Jan 20, 2018 10:48 PM
Rainer
130,857
Steve Penner
Royal LePage Dynamic RE / Pro Ledger Bookkeeping Software - Winnipeg, MB
REALTOR® / Pro Ledger Online (owner)

hard to imagine not having a CRM... sort of like not having a cell phone ... makes the job that much more difficult

Jan 20, 2018 10:05 PM
Rainmaker
3,986,258
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

I use my own

Jan 20, 2018 05:40 PM
Rainmaker
1,239,801
Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

Just two of us on the team. SOP and word of the mouth is ia the most reliable way to get leads.

Jan 20, 2018 03:31 PM
Rainmaker
1,844,271
Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

Why would you think that? It's not a good idea.

Jan 20, 2018 01:51 PM
Rainmaker
1,622,432
Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

I do. 

Jan 20, 2018 01:08 PM
Rainmaker
289,719
Dario Ferreira
Attleboro, MA
Internet Marketing & SEO

Thanks for all the serious responses so far. 

It seems the reason most given so far, is not enough business to justify it - makes sense.

 

Jan 20, 2018 12:14 PM
Rainmaker
7,835,329
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

A necessity.

Jan 20, 2018 12:10 PM
Rainmaker
2,182,502
Michael J. Perry
KW Elite - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster, PA Relo Specialist

I want to fail ?

Jan 20, 2018 11:55 AM
Rainmaker
5,216,353
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Currently not generating enough business, by my own desire, to justify it!

Jan 20, 2018 11:44 AM
Rainmaker
1,045,440
Dave Martin (703) 585-4687
Fairfax Realty - Fairfax, VA
Making Realty Dreams a Reality #WeWillGetYouHome

I am and don't have a reason why not to use one.

Jan 24, 2018 06:52 PM
Rainmaker
5,868,472
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

I use one, and keeps me on track.

Jan 24, 2018 05:32 AM
Rainmaker
399,703
PropertyMinder (AccelerAgent)
PropertyMinder, Inc. - San Jose, CA
Modern Tools for the Modern Agent

Great question, Dario Ferreira.
 
We offer a CRM (+ fully loaded marketing platform).
And to be more specific - agents should have their own CRM - NOT one provided by, or associated with, a brokerage. Why? We've laid out a few reasons... - Tim

Jan 22, 2018 05:54 PM
Rainmaker
1,502,898
Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

Because I don't need one.  A spreadsheet works just as well (and better) for me... though technically that is a CRM.  Heck, a Rolodex is one too... technically.  Or my phone's address book... especially how Google integrates with the calendar.

Jan 21, 2018 12:29 PM
Rainmaker
4,882,355
Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

I wish we knew

Jan 21, 2018 07:09 AM
Rainmaker
4,434,127
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

No.

Jan 21, 2018 02:56 AM
Rainmaker
5,772,575
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

becauseI have my own.

Jan 20, 2018 02:41 PM