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Jeanne Feenick
NextHome Premier - Basking Ridge, NJ
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Agreed!  I have a scenario playing out now where I hear that ping repeatedly 7-10 times three to four times a day from one client.  Recently, I have tried to push them to email--not only annoying, but I am blowing through my data plan.

Sep 13, 2015 10:07 PM
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

I have lenders that never pick up the phone and call me and just text. It bugs me and seems very lazy.

Sep 13, 2015 01:21 PM
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John Meussner
Mortgages in AZ, CA, CO, DE, FL, GA, IN, MD, MN, MT, NC, NJ, NV, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI - Fair Oaks, CA
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People think it's faster and easier, but in reality, it takes 15 minutes of texting to complete the same thing a 2 minute phone call, could.

 

The exception is a quick note, reminder, or question that doesn't require a conversation.

 

I text, but do everything I can to do things over the phone or via email instead

Sep 14, 2015 09:28 AM
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Susan Emo
Sotheby's International Realty Canada - Brokerage - Kingston, ON
Kingston and the 1000 Islands Area

Embrace technology and go with the flow.  Personally I love texting; cuts out the annoying chitchat and small talk that I have no patience for or interest in.  I cringe when my phone rings and wonder who could of texted me instead! 

Sep 14, 2015 12:51 AM
Rainmaker
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Makes me bloody crazy!

Sep 13, 2015 10:50 PM
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Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

Adapt or perish.

This is a better problem than not communicating at all.

You should be doing the happy dance.

Sep 13, 2015 10:13 PM
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Wayne Zuhl
Remax First Realty II - Cranford, NJ
The Last Name You'll Ever Need in Real Estate

I don't mind texts.They're convenient and quick - exactly what I need most of the time. 

I still love a good gabfest  or a long letter or email from a friend though.

Sep 13, 2015 10:11 PM
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Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
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It is not just you.  I prefer phone or email.

Sep 13, 2015 09:42 PM
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Robert Smith
Preview Properties, PC - http://www.RealEstateMich.com - Brighton, MI
SRES, Search for Homes Brighton-Howell-SE Michigan

It's quite good for quick answers. Sometimes I text, "email with details just sent."

Not good for things needing more than a few words.

Sep 13, 2015 09:17 PM
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Eve Alexander
Buyers Broker of Florida - Tampa, FL
Exclusively Representing ONLY Tampa Home Buyers

That drives me crazy too...you cannot ask good questions in a text.

Recently I wanted to show a stale listing, and called the agent who said he would CALL ME BACK.  He did not.  So I sent an e-mail and left another message...no response.

Then I get the feedback form... and let the agent know that I did not show it because I could not get him to call me back.

His response:  "thats because you did not text me...have a good day"

I was glad not to show it, not to sell it and not do business with someone so dense.

Eve

 

Sep 13, 2015 08:37 PM
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Marco Giancola
Beachfront Realty - Miami Beach, FL
Realtor (305)608-1922, Miami Beach Florida

I am getting used to it and much faster too! Perfer the voice comm. just to make sure there is no misunderstandings.

Sep 13, 2015 07:55 PM
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Troy Erickson AZ Realtor (602) 295-6807
HomeSmart - Chandler, AZ
Your Chandler, Ahwatukee, and East Valley Realtor

Bob - Texts are okay for short, quick responses, but not for stuff that you need to take care of. I would always prefer a phone call, or at the very least email.

Sep 13, 2015 04:23 PM
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Bob,

I understand, and you are right, it takes so much more time doing that.  A

Sep 13, 2015 02:04 PM
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Gene Riemenschneider
Home Point Real Estate - Brentwood, CA
Turning Houses into Homes

I do not mind an occasional text.  But business needs to be a little more formal.  I really like e-mail.  It documents things, but is also not too casual.

Sep 23, 2015 02:18 AM
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Captain Wayne - Rowlett Real Estate School
Rowlett Real Estate School - Panama City, FL
Rowlett Real Estate School / Owner and Instructor

I don't text.. period!

Sep 14, 2015 02:33 AM
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William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

I hate it...Just told a client today NO MORE!  Call me or I start looking for a new buyer!

Sep 14, 2015 12:25 AM
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Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
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Agree with you. Had one yesterday that wanted to place an offer on a home verbally and when I texted back that that is not how it is done...nothing.  Gotta love mysterty buyers.

Sep 13, 2015 11:26 PM
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Raymond E. Camp
Ontario, NY

WElcome to the twent first century and just think what our parents said about "Rock n Roll"!

Sep 13, 2015 11:23 PM
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Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

Yes it drives me insane when agents will only text as somethings need to be discussed in a thorough manner and texts can not always portray that. When the abbreviate and i dint know what they mean can put me over the edge

Sep 13, 2015 11:07 PM
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TeamCHI - Complete Home Inspections, Inc.
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Home Inspectons - Nashville, TN area - 615.661.029

 Good Monday morning Bob. People are who they are and I have learned to communicate with them on whatever level they are.

Sep 13, 2015 06:02 PM
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Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

No, I'm ok with that. I noticed that more and more agents  these days prefer texts to a phone conversation or even email.

Sep 13, 2015 05:52 PM
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Mike Rock
Complete Design - Granite Bay, CA
Granite Bay Luxury New Construction...For Less

oh my Robert, are we showing our age? :)  for those matters that are too confusing or detailed , use a phone. for easy things// "hey Bob, i got that est in on 100 main st. its 400 over budget. i will look for ABC plumbing to beat it"  that way you dont have to answer the phone, mis hear a number. you just text back. got it mike

Sep 13, 2015 01:59 PM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
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Sometimes it takes a whole day to accomplish what could have been a 30 second phone call.

 

Sep 13, 2015 01:31 PM
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The Woodland Team of Texas
The Woodland Companies - Austin, TX
Land Specialists

I am getting used to it.

Jan 28, 2019 10:14 PM
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Ginger Harper
Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage~ Ginger Harper Real Estate Team - Southport, NC
Your Southport~Oak Island Agent~Brunswick County!

I agree Bob Crane...There is something called a telephone..

Sep 17, 2015 09:54 AM
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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

I agree with you but thought you were too young to object to texting.

Sep 15, 2015 05:05 AM
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Amanda Christiansen
Christiansen Group Realty (260)704-0843 - Fort Wayne, IN
Christiansen Group Realty

This one made me LOL, Bob!  I have closed numerous deals where I never actually spoke with the other agent on the phone.  Everything was either text or emails.  

Sometimes it is best to just pick up the damn phone, I agree.  

These deals where we never talked on the phone were very smooth transactions.  If there were some problems, a phone call would definitely be made.  

Sep 15, 2015 04:29 AM
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Olga Simoncelli
Veritas Prime, LLC dba Veritas Prime Real Estate - New Fairfield, CT
CONSULTANT, Real Estate Services & Risk Management

Texts are convenient, but you can't conduct business entirely with texting.

Sep 15, 2015 02:12 AM
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

I'd answer your question, but I can't text it!  :)

 

If it is anything other than a short reply, I refuse to text it.  Too great a chance for a typo.  I'll text "let's talk" or "I'll email you the info."

Sep 14, 2015 04:49 PM
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Taffany Deppert
American West Realty - Cody, WY
Commercial residential and investments

Bob, I love texts as a communication tool.  I can keep on doing what I am involved with and when I want an eye to eye conversation I will schedule one with them.  If they do not attend a meeting then I probably will drop them

Sep 14, 2015 03:00 PM
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Amelia Robinette
NoVa House and Home - Frankly Realty - Falls Church, VA
Education, Innovation, Service

My 20yr old daughter saved me from my texting angst. She changed the settings on my iPhone to handicapped/visually impaired, so I mind it much less now that I don't have to look for my reading glasses to read and reply.

I always ask the question of my clients "are you textually active?" which always gets a chuckle, and I crack myself up. 

I have a data driven rule (shocker right?) if my reply is more than three full sentences, then we need to talk. When I get a complex text question, I'll reply "too much to text, i'm going to call you at XXpm"

I like texting for simple answers, will not engage in a negotiation via text or talk about contract details via text - too many missed details. Everything else, we can be textually active together.

 

Sep 14, 2015 12:16 PM
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Carol Williams
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Not to make excuses for people, but I think one of the reasons is that people are using their phones ALL the time.   I send texts when I am waiting for an appointment in the Dr or Dentist office, when I don't want to disturb the other patients.  I send texts when I am riding in a car with someone, if I don't want them to hear what should be a private conversation. I send texts in the evenings when I'm not sure the person wants to be disturbed.  I think texting has become so convenient, it's a default mode.  That being said, nothing can replace a good conversation with back and forth dialogue.

Sep 14, 2015 01:25 AM
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Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Some (especially young folks) only respond via texting, and have gotten used to it. 

Sep 14, 2015 01:13 AM
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Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Bob Crane It might be maddening, but you have to communicate in the clients preferred method. The iPhone with Siri will let you dictate the text, so it makes it a little easier than typing it out on the little keyboard.

Sep 14, 2015 12:33 AM
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John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM
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Text works great for me.  Just say what you have to say and move on.  Save them for any upcoming questions too. 

Sep 13, 2015 11:49 PM
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Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Bob Crane I guess, more and more people are leaning towards text. Hence, there is an MMS - record your message video and send them - serves the purpose! Most likely they will respond the same way.

Sep 13, 2015 11:31 PM