I do not choose the weapons. They text me and I text me and I text back. The word is changing

It's one way to communicate and it works for some and works for me if that is what they choose.  I use it for many clients as they choose that for communicating.  

I have an auto signature just like an email so there is identity.  

It's a good way for a quick message and in today it works for many. 

If someone wants to communicate via email or phone we use that.  

Whatever works.  

It is the way the majority of my clients want to communicate. I always ask how they want me to reach them and overwhelmingly in all age categories they tell me they prefer text. Even my last seller clients in their late 70's ask me to text them with updates and all information.

We do it every single day ... like it or not ... it's here to stay and it seems to be the most popular form of communication with people in all age groups.

That's what many of my clients want. We can text a short note and get an instant answer, rather than starting a phone call that is never that short. I also get texts in the evenings which I can quickly answer without disrupting my evening plans.

Peter,

It depends on the situation.  A

It's not disapproved or invalid. I don't like conducting negotiations via text, but that's life now and we have move with the times.

I don't like it but I do it daily.

Absolutely. I can't imagine my business without it. Especially when we're working with Millenials! :)

Absolutely, it's a necessity sometimes!

Absolutely, why would it not be?!

I use the phone a lot but texting is perfect for many situations. A real time saver for confirming appointments, acknowledging an email or time sensitive request. Texting between agents, lenders and the title company makes us much more efficient. 

I cringe when my phone rings and I always wonder why they didn't text me? 

Yes & now that we have the ability to take screen photos it's ok with me. That's how to protect yourself if anything gets 'misconstrued'.

I'm not sure if it's been court tested to be honest, maybe someone else could chime in on that.

You need to work with the way your clients communicate. Many seniors do not use texting.

If you are dealing with younger agents its the only way to contact them.

Peter Mohylsky - some do believe that responding to an online lead via text is a good idea. I still feel, meeting face-2-face is the best.

some things can be texted but there are others that should definately not be texted.

Peter, I prefer email but if texting is the way to go, I do it and try to incorporate and direct the principals to email... just an FYI I had a client who was in the middle east and all deals we did was with Whatsapp....Endre

For some clients it's the preferred method of communication.

Peter,

If beach volley ball is an Olympic sport, then text is an approved way of conducting business.

Absolutely!  Texting is universal.  Millennials love it and 80 year olds do it well.

If that is how the client wants to communicate, who am I to judge?

Most of my present communication is via texts, emails and DMs. People do not want to talk anymore... or do not know how( younger clients all prefer digital conversations). 

Texting has its place, but I prefer emails for anything where I need a written history, and (I'm showing my age here) the telephone when I do not.  Texting is OK and a necessary evil if that is how the client wants to communicate.

I use text heavily now. I've developed a good system so every text is documented and mine are always automatically signed.

It is not up to me to validate it or not.  It is up to my Clients.

It does work so yes

Many people are satisfied with texting.  Others are not.

If that is what my clients prefer...absolutely. I cater to their needs.

Hi Peter - We always cover how our clients want to communicate at our first meeting. Text is usually preferred for the simpler, everyday stuff.

I hate texting even to colleagues

I don't text myself, I receive them but I have an old style phone and can't stand texting on it so I return the call if it's important

I receive a lot of texts and usually end up calling them back to get the information I need.

Peter Mohylsky I think it is an acceptable and preferred method by many today.

It depends.  On the person. On the situation.   

I dont like it, but many people insist on it, sometimes I play along, other times I insist that they show their face, or at least tell me their name.

Gets right to the point instantly and allows for point clarity as well.  Go text!

It is th best way to get quick response.

I always ask the client on how we should communicate with each other. I prefer telephone communication since I find it more personal.

no...I do not think texting is a valid way of communicating important information...

When we're with clients, we don't take phone calls as a rule. If an agent needs to reach us, it's much more convenient for them to text us so we can respond in our own time. We also have many clients who prefer texts over phone calls for the same reason.

Personally, not eally. That said, some people prefer that method of contact!

Yes it is. And more considerate many times since phone calls can disturb something you are doing.

Usually go with the preference of the client.  Most younger people prefer texting.

Now that there is a way of saving the text chain to a permanent file for the communication log - yes - although I rarely text from my phone - usually from my iMac through iMessage...

yes. if you text someone he is not responding. He is not interested or just ignoring ur call, or eMail.

I prefer email and telephone conversations.